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Birthday
Oct 22, 1968 (56 years old)
Jay Johnston
Known For
The Sarah Silverman Program.
Sarah Silverman plays a character named Sarah Silverman, whose absurd...
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
In Venice Beach, naive Midwesterner JB bonds with local slacker...
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.
Acting
2021
Something About Her
2016
The Last Laugh
2015
W/ Bob & David
2015
Hell and Back
2015
Trevor Moore: High In Church
2014
Mr. Pickles
2007
The Sarah Silverman Program.
2006
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
2006
American Misfits
2005
Moral Orel
2005
Dirty Love
2004
Nerd Hunter 3004
2004
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
2003
Brainwarp
2002
Cedric the Entertainer Presents
2002
The Master of Disguise
2001
Not Another Teen Movie
2001
Next Caller
2001
Next!
2000
Desperate But Not Serious
1998
Jack Frost
1997
Tenacious D HBO Episodes
1997
Skins
1995
Mr. Show with Bob and David