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Jay Johnstone

Acting

Updated: Apr 10, 2026

5Total Films

7.3 Highest Rated

Jay Johnstone Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jay Johnstone reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 5 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Jay Johnstone's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 20% of Jay Johnstone's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Jay Johnstone Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jay Johnstone's career based on audience ratings.

The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988) movie poster

The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!: When the bumbling Lieutenant Frank Drebin investigates events following the shooting of his partner, he stumbles upon an

The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!

1988•Comedy

Body Slam (1986) movie poster

Body Slam: M. Harry Smilac is a down-on-his-luck music manager who is having a hard time attracting talent and booking gigs for his

Body Slam

1986•Comedy

Chad's World (1998) movie poster

Chad's World: A boy named Chad starts out living in Michigan. His best friend, Paul, is trying to decide if he should come out or not

Chad's World

1998•Drama

Casey at the Bat (1986) movie poster

Casey at the Bat: Down-on-his-luck baseball player Casey Frank (Elliott Gould) follows his dreams to become the biggest star in the game.

Casey at the Bat

1986•Family

The Best of TV's Super Sports Follies (1995) movie poster

The Best of TV's Super Sports Follies: Super Sports Follies has been on television for 6 years running. During those 6 years, thousands of funny moments have b

The Best of TV's Super Sports Follies

1995•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Jay Johnstone has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1998	Chad's World	Sheriff Kennick	Flop	Similar →
1995	The Best of TV's Super Sports Follies	Host	Flop	Similar →
1988	The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!	Seattle First Up	Hit	Similar →
1986	Body Slam	Himself	Flop	Similar →
1986	Casey at the Bat	Blake	Flop	Similar →

Jay Johnstone - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jay Johnstone?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jay Johnstone is "The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has Jay Johnstone acted in?

Jay Johnstone has been featured in at least 5 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jay Johnstone?

Other notable films include "Body Slam", "Chad's World", and "Casey at the Bat".