Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
October 22, 1968 (57 years old)
Place of Birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Also Known As
- Jay Johnson
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
Acting
5.8
Momma Named Me Sheriff
2019
6.9
The Last Laugh
2016
6.2
Animals.
2016
6.8
W/ Bob & David
2015
5.3
Hell and Back
2015
7.3
Trevor Moore: High In Church
2015
8.7
Better Call Saul
2015
8.2
Mr. Pickles
2014
8.7
Rick and Morty
2013
6.2
Anger Management
2012
4.8
Demoted
2011
7.8
Bob's Burgers
2011
7.3
Mary Shelley's Frankenhole
2010
7.9
Modern Family
2009
8.0
Community
2009
8.0
Parks and Recreation
2009
7.1
Childrens Hospital
2008
7.3
Human Giant
2007
6.3
The Sarah Silverman Program.
2007
6.8
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
2006
8.0
Moral Orel
2005
4.3
Dirty Love
2005
6.0
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
2004
6.7
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
2004
