Personal details
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Born
22 octobre 1968 (57)
Place of birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Also known as
Jay Johnson
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.
Connu(e) pour
6.4
Film
Men in Black II
Agent
2002
8.0
Series
Moral Orel
Coach Stopframe / Miss Censordoll / Sal Figurelli (voice)
2005–2008
6.3
Series
The Sarah Silverman Program
Officer Jay McPherson
2007–2010
7.3
Film
Bicentennial Man
Charles
1999
8.1
Series
Mr. Pickles
Mr. Goodman (voice)
2014–2019
7.5
Series
Mr. Show with Bob and David
Various
1995–1998
6.8
Film
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
Gang Member
2006
5.3
Film
Hell and Back
Rick (voice)
2015
4.0
Film
The Master of Disguise
Rex
2002
4.8
Film
Demoted
Kline
2011
6.0
Film
Jack Frost
TV Weatherman
1998
7.0
Series
Next!
2001
6.8
Series
W/ Bob & David
Various Characters
2015
6.3
Series
Cedric the Entertainer Presents
2002–2003
3.2
Film
Something About Her
George
2021
3.0
Series
American Misfits
2006–2007
Acting credits 16 titles
Something About Her
as George
3.2
2021
W/ Bob & David
as Various Characters
6.8
2015
Hell and Back
as Rick (voice)
5.3
2015
Mr. Pickles
as Mr. Goodman (voice)
8.1
2014–2019
Demoted
as Kline
4.8
2011
The Sarah Silverman Program
as Officer Jay McPherson
6.3
2007–2010
American Misfits
3.0
2006–2007
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
as Gang Member
6.8
2006
Moral Orel
as Coach Stopframe / Miss Censordoll / Sal Figurelli (voice)
8.0
2005–2008
Cedric the Entertainer Presents
6.3
2002–2003
The Master of Disguise
as Rex
4.0
2002
Men in Black II
as Agent
6.4
2002
Next!
7.0
2001
Bicentennial Man
as Charles
7.3
1999
Jack Frost
as TV Weatherman
6.0
1998
Mr. Show with Bob and David
as Various
7.5
1995–1998