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