Jay Johnston

Biography

Jay Johnston (born October 22, 1968) is an American actor and comedian best known for his work as a writer and cast member on the HBO sketch comedy series Mr. Show and for playing the role of Officer Jay McPherson on The Sarah Silverman Program.

On October 28, 2024, Johnston, who was arrested in 2023 for his participation in the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack, pled guilty to a felony offense of obstructing officers during a civil disorder in July. As a result, Johnston has been sentenced to 12 months and a day in federal prison.

Known for

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The Last Laugh

2016 ⭐ 7.0

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Trevor Moore: High In Church

2015 ⭐ 7.2

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Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny

2006 ⭐ 6.8

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Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie

2004 ⭐ 6.0

Career timeline

2021

Something About Her

George · 2021

⭐ 3.0

2016

The Last Laugh Notable

Self (archive footage) (uncred · 2016

⭐ 7.0

2015

Hell and Back

Rick (voice) · 2015

⭐ 5.3

Trevor Moore: High In Church Notable

2015

⭐ 7.2

2011

Demoted

Kline · 2011

⭐ 4.8

2007

The Red Sandwich Christmas Hour

Jasper Beltsmell · 2007

2006

Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny Notable

Gang Member · 2006

⭐ 6.8

2005

Dirty Love

Waiter · 2005

⭐ 4.3

2004

Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie

Eyewitness News Member · 2004

⭐ 6.0

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy Notable

Eyewitness News Member · 2004

⭐ 6.7

2002

The Master of Disguise

Rex · 2002

⭐ 4.0

Men in Black II Notable

Agent · 2002

⭐ 6.4

2001

Not Another Teen Movie Notable

Roadie · 2001

⭐ 5.8

2000

Hollywood Palms

Young Cop · 2000

⭐ 5.5

The Independent

Soldier · 2000

⭐ 5.5

Desperate But Not Serious

Mustachioed Cop · 2000

⭐ 5.5

1999

Bicentennial Man Notable

Charles · 1999

⭐ 7.3

1998

Jack Frost Notable

TV Weatherman · 1998

⭐ 6.0

1997

Skins Notable

Big John · 1997

⭐ 9.0

Frequently appears with

Gilbert Gottfried

Self

Rob Reiner

Self

Mel Brooks

Self

Judy Gold

Self

Sarah Silverman

Self

Trevor Moore

Himself

Owen Benjamin

Chad

Dave Foley

Illuminati

Simon Rex

Full filmography

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Something About Her

2021 ⭐ 3.0

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The Last Laugh

2016 ⭐ 7.0

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Hell and Back

2015 ⭐ 5.3

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Trevor Moore: High In Church

2015 ⭐ 7.2

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Demoted

2011 ⭐ 4.8

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The Red Sandwich Christmas Hour

2007

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Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny

2006 ⭐ 6.8

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Dirty Love

2005 ⭐ 4.3

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Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie

2004 ⭐ 6.0

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Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

2004 ⭐ 6.7

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The Master of Disguise

2002 ⭐ 4.0

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Men in Black II

2002 ⭐ 6.4

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Not Another Teen Movie

2001 ⭐ 5.8

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Hollywood Palms

2000 ⭐ 5.5

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The Independent

2000 ⭐ 5.5

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Desperate But Not Serious

2000 ⭐ 5.5

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Bicentennial Man

1999 ⭐ 7.3

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Jack Frost

1998 ⭐ 6.0

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Skins

1997 ⭐ 9.0