Jay Johnston
Born: 1968-10-22 in Chicago, Illinois, USA
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2021
- Something About Her as George
2019
- Momma Named Me Sheriff as Stanley Goodman (voice)
2016
- Animals. as Ad Man 4
- The Last Laugh as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2015
- Better Call Saul as Don Wachtell
- Hell and Back as Rick (voice)
- W/ Bob & David as Various Characters
- Trevor Moore: High In Church
2014
- Mr. Pickles as Mr. Goodman (voice)
2013
- Rick and Morty as Coldstone Creamery Employee (voice)
2012
- Anger Management as Rodney
2011
- Bob's Burgers as Jimmy Pesto (voice)
- Demoted as Kline
2010
- Mary Shelley's Frankenhole as Stewart Lawrence (voice)
2009
- Modern Family as Carl
- Community as Police Officer
- Parks and Recreation as Ranger
2008
- Childrens Hospital as Captain Beach-House
2007
- The Sarah Silverman Program. as Officer Jay McPherson
- Human Giant as Whale Trainer
- The Red Sandwich Christmas Hour as Jasper Beltsmell
2006
- Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny as Gang Member
- American Misfits
2005
- Moral Orel as Coach Stopframe / Miss Censordoll / Sal Figurelli (voice)
- Dirty Love as Waiter
2004
- Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy as Eyewitness News Member
- Nerd Hunter 3004 as Computer Nerd
- Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie as Eyewitness News Member
2003
- Arrested Development as Officer Taylor
- Reno 911! as FBI Agent
- Brainwarp as Guy Suave
2002
- Men in Black II as Agent
- The Master of Disguise as Rex
- Cedric the Entertainer Presents
2001
- Not Another Teen Movie as Roadie
- Next Caller
- Next!
2000
- Curb Your Enthusiasm as Jeremy
- Malcolm in the Middle as Ed
- DAG as Chainsaw
- The Independent as Soldier
- Hype ... (Writer)
- Hollywood Palms as Young Cop
- Desperate But Not Serious as Mustachioed Cop
1999
- Bicentennial Man as Charles
1998
- Two Guys and a Girl as Cab Driver
- Jack Frost as TV Weatherman
- Mr. Show and the Incredible, Fantastical News Report ... (Writer)
1997
- Just Shoot Me! as Exterminator
- Tenacious D as FBI Agent
- Skins as Big John
1995
- Mr. Show with Bob and David as Various
1994
- Ellen as Transition Guy