Jay Johnston
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- October 22, 1968 (age 58)
- Birthplace
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
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.
Known For
Filmography
Something About Her
Movie · as George
Momma Named Me Sheriff
TV · as Stanley Goodman (voice) · 9 eps
The Last Laugh
Movie · as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Animals.
TV · as Ad Man 4 · 1 ep
Hell and Back
Movie · as Rick (voice)
Trevor Moore: High In Church
Movie
Better Call Saul
TV · as Don Wachtell · 1 ep
W/ Bob & David
TV · as Various Characters · 5 eps
Mr. Pickles
TV · as Mr. Goodman (voice) · 31 eps
Rick and Morty
TV · as Coldstone Creamery Employee (voice) · 1 ep
Anger Management
TV · as Rodney · 1 ep
Demoted
Movie · as Kline
Bob's Burgers
TV · as Jimmy Pesto (voice), jimmy pesto sr (voice) · 41 eps
NTSF:SD:SUV::
TV · as The Letterer · 1 ep
Mary Shelley's Frankenhole
TV · as Stewart Lawrence (voice) · 9 eps
Community
TV · as Police Officer · 1 ep
Modern Family
TV · as Carl · 1 ep
Parks and Recreation
TV · as Ranger · 1 ep
Childrens Hospital
TV · as Captain Beach-House · 1 ep
The Red Sandwich Christmas Hour
Movie · as Jasper Beltsmell
The Sarah Silverman Program
TV · as Officer Jay McPherson · 32 eps
Human Giant
TV · as Whale Trainer · 1 ep
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
Movie · as Gang Member
American Misfits
TV · 10 eps
Dirty Love
Movie · as Waiter
Moral Orel
TV · as Coach Stopframe / Miss Censordoll / Sal Figurelli (voice) · 43 eps
Nerd Hunter 3004
Movie · as Computer Nerd
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
Movie · as Eyewitness News Member
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Movie · as Eyewitness News Member
Brainwarp
Movie · as Guy Suave
Arrested Development
TV · as Officer Taylor · 10 eps
Reno 911!
TV · as FBI Agent, Agent Penrose · 1 ep
Men in Black II
Movie · as Agent
The Master of Disguise
Movie · as Rex
Cedric the Entertainer Presents
TV · 22 eps
Not Another Teen Movie
Movie · as Roadie
Next Caller
TV · 2 eps
Next!
TV · 2 eps
The Independent
Movie · as Soldier
Desperate But Not Serious
Movie · as Mustachioed Cop
Hollywood Palms
Movie · as Young Cop
Malcolm in the Middle
TV · as Ed · 1 ep
DAG
TV · as Chainsaw · 1 ep
Curb Your Enthusiasm
TV · as Jeremy · 1 ep
Bicentennial Man
Movie · as Charles
Jack Frost
Movie · as TV Weatherman
Two Guys and a Girl
TV · as Cab Driver · 1 ep
Skins
Movie · as Big John
Just Shoot Me!
TV · as Exterminator · 1 ep
Tenacious D
TV · as FBI Agent · 1 ep
Mr. Show with Bob and David
TV · as Various · 30 eps
Ellen
TV · as Transition Guy · 1 ep