Actor
Jay Johnston
Born October 22, 1968 in Chicago, Illinois, USA20 films
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.
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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.
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First watchBicentennial Man19997.3as CharlesRichard Martin buys a gift, a new NDR-114 robot. The product is named Andrew by the youngest of the family's children.View filmEssential films
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Filmography
20 films as actor- 2021Something About HerGeorge
- 2015Hell and BackRick (voice)
- 2015Trevor Moore: High In Church
- 2011DemotedKline
- 2007The Red Sandwich Christmas HourJasper Beltsmell
- 2006Tenacious D in The Pick of DestinyGang Member
- 2005Dirty LoveWaiter
- 2004Nerd Hunter 3004Computer Nerd
- 2004Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost MovieEyewitness News Member
- 2004Anchorman: The Legend of Ron BurgundyEyewitness News Member
- 2003BrainwarpGuy Suave
- 2002The Master of DisguiseRex
- 2002Men in Black IIAgent
- 2001Not Another Teen MovieRoadie
- 2000Hollywood PalmsYoung Cop
- 2000The IndependentSoldier
- 2000Desperate But Not SeriousMustachioed Cop
- 1999Bicentennial ManCharles
- 1998Jack FrostTV Weatherman
- 1997SkinsBig John