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Aliases: No known aliases
Gender: Male
Place of birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Movie Involvements: 4
TV Involvements: 7
Most Famous Work
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.
Most Famous Work
Moral Orel
(2005) WriterMr. Show with Bob and David
(1995) WriterW/ Bob & David
(2015) WriterHype
(2000) WriterMr. Show and the Incredible, Fantastical News Report
(1998) WriterActing
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | George | |
| 2019 | Stanley Goodman (voice) | |
| 2016 | Self | |
| Ad Man 4 | ||
| 2015 | Various Characters | |
| Rick (voice) | ||
| N/A | ||
| Don Wachtell | ||
| 2014 | Mr. Goodman (voice) | |
| 2013 | Coldstone Creamery Employee (voice) | |
| 2012 | Rodney | |
| 2011 | Kline | |
| Jimmy Pesto (voice) | ||
| 2010 | Stewart Lawrence (voice) | |
| 2009 | Carl | |
| Police Officer | ||
| Ranger | ||
| 2008 | Captain Beach-House | |
| 2007 | Whale Trainer | |
| Officer Jay McPherson | ||
| Chocolate Paul / Officer Jay (voice) | ||
| 2006 | Gang Member | |
| N/A | ||
| 2005 | N/A | |
| Waiter | ||
| 2004 | Computer Nerd | |
| Eyewitness News Member | ||
| Eyewitness News Member | ||
| 2003 | Officer Taylor | |
| Agent Penrose | ||
| Guy Suave | ||
| 2002 | N/A | |
| Rex | ||
| Agent | ||
| 2001 | Roadie | |
| N/A | ||
| N/A | ||
| 2000 | Young Cop | |
| Chainsaw | ||
| Soldier | ||
| Mustachioed Cop | ||
| Jeremy | ||
| Ed | ||
| 1999 | Charles | |
| 1998 | TV Weatherman | |
| 1997 | FBI Agent | |
| FBI Agent | ||
| Exterminator | ||
| Big John | ||
| 1995 | Various | |
| 1994 | Transition Guy | |
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
Writing
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Writer | |
| 2005 | Writer | |
| 2000 | Writer | |
| 1998 | Writer | |
| 1995 | Writer | |
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
Production
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Producer | |
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
Directing
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Director | |
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |