Jay Johnston

Jay Johnston

Acting

Born:
1968-10-22
Place of birth:
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

Something About Her

3.22021George
Movie
Momma Named Me Sheriff

Momma Named Me Sheriff

5.92019Stanley Goodman (voice)
TV
The Last Laugh

The Last Laugh

7.02016Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Movie
Animals.

Animals.

6.42016Ad Man 4
TV
W/ Bob & David

W/ Bob & David

6.72015Various Characters
TV
Hell and Back

Hell and Back

5.32015Rick (voice)
Movie
Trevor Moore: High In Church

Trevor Moore: High In Church

7.22015
Movie
Better Call Saul

Better Call Saul

8.72015Don Wachtell
TV
Mr. Pickles

Mr. Pickles

8.12014Mr. Goodman (voice)
TV
Rick and Morty

Rick and Morty

8.72013Coldstone Creamery Employee (voice)
TV
Anger Management

Anger Management

6.42012Rodney
TV
NTSF:SD:SUV::

NTSF:SD:SUV::

6.82011The Letterer
TV
Demoted

Demoted

4.82011Kline
Movie
Bob's Burgers

Bob's Burgers

7.82011jimmy pesto sr (voice)
TV
Mary Shelley's Frankenhole

Mary Shelley's Frankenhole

7.42010Stewart Lawrence (voice)
TV
Modern Family

Modern Family

7.92009Carl
TV
Community

Community

8.02009Police Officer
TV
Parks and Recreation

Parks and Recreation

8.02009Ranger
TV
Childrens Hospital

Childrens Hospital

7.02008Captain Beach-House
TV
The Red Sandwich Christmas Hour

The Red Sandwich Christmas Hour

2007Jasper Beltsmell
Movie
Human Giant

Human Giant

7.32007Whale Trainer
TV
The Sarah Silverman Program

The Sarah Silverman Program

6.32007Officer Jay McPherson
TV
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny

Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny

6.82006Gang Member
Movie
American Misfits

American Misfits

3.02006
TV
Moral Orel

Moral Orel

8.02005Coach Stopframe / Miss Censordoll / Sal Figurelli (voice)
TV
Dirty Love

Dirty Love

4.22005Waiter
Movie
Nerd Hunter 3004

Nerd Hunter 3004

5.82004Computer Nerd
Movie
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie

Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie

6.02004Eyewitness News Member
Movie
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

6.72004Eyewitness News Member
Movie
Arrested Development

Arrested Development

7.92003Officer Taylor
TV
Reno 911!

Reno 911!

7.32003Agent Penrose
TV
Brainwarp

Brainwarp

7.02003Guy Suave
Movie
Cedric the Entertainer Presents

Cedric the Entertainer Presents

6.22002
TV
The Master of Disguise

The Master of Disguise

4.02002Rex
Movie
Men in Black II

Men in Black II

6.42002Agent
Movie
Not Another Teen Movie

Not Another Teen Movie

5.82001Roadie
Movie
Next Caller

Next Caller

2001
TV
Next!

Next!

7.02001
TV
Hollywood Palms

Hollywood Palms

5.52000Young Cop
Movie
DAG

DAG

7.02000Chainsaw
TV
The Independent

The Independent

5.52000Soldier
Movie
Desperate But Not Serious

Desperate But Not Serious

5.52000Mustachioed Cop
Movie
Curb Your Enthusiasm

Curb Your Enthusiasm

8.12000Jeremy
TV
Hype

Hype

9.02000Writer
TV
Malcolm in the Middle

Malcolm in the Middle

8.52000Ed
TV
Bicentennial Man

Bicentennial Man

7.31999Charles
Movie
Jack Frost

Jack Frost

6.01998TV Weatherman
Movie
Mr. Show and the Incredible, Fantastical News Report

Mr. Show and the Incredible, Fantastical News Report

7.01998Writer
Movie
Two Guys and a Girl

Two Guys and a Girl

7.21998Cab Driver
TV
Tenacious D

Tenacious D

7.21997FBI Agent
TV
Just Shoot Me!

Just Shoot Me!

6.61997Exterminator
TV
Skins

Skins

9.01997Big John
Movie
Mr. Show with Bob and David

Mr. Show with Bob and David

7.51995Various
TV
Ellen

Ellen

6.21994Transition Guy
TV