Jay Johnston
Born
October 22, 1968 (56 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
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.
Known For
Something About Her
George
2021
Momma Named Me Sheriff
Stanley Goodman (voice) · (9 episodes)
2019
The Last Laugh
Self
2016
Animals.
Ad Man 4 · (1 episode)
2016
W/ Bob & David
Various Characters · (5 episodes)
2015
Hell and Back
Rick (voice)
2015
Trevor Moore: High In Church
2015
Better Call Saul
Don Wachtell · (1 episode)
2015
Mr. Pickles
Mr. Goodman (voice) · (30 episodes)
2014
Rick and Morty
Coldstone Creamery Employee (voice) · (1 episode)
2013
Anger Management
Rodney · (1 episode)
2012
Demoted
Kline
2011
Bob's Burgers
Jimmy Pesto (voice) · (41 episodes)
2011
Mary Shelley's Frankenhole
Stewart Lawrence (voice) · (9 episodes)
2010
Modern Family
Carl · (1 episode)
2009
Community
Police Officer · (1 episode)
2009
Parks and Recreation
Ranger · (1 episode)
2009
Childrens Hospital
Captain Beach-House · (1 episode)
2008
The Red Sandwich Christmas Hour
Jasper Beltsmell
2007
Human Giant
Whale Trainer · (1 episode)
2007
The Sarah Silverman Program.
Officer Jay McPherson · (32 episodes)
2007
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
Gang Member
2006
American Misfits
(10 episodes)
2006
Moral Orel
Coach Stopframe / Miss Censordoll / Sal Figurelli (voice) · (43 episodes)
2005
Dirty Love
Waiter
2005
Nerd Hunter 3004
Computer Nerd
2004
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
Eyewitness News Member
2004
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Eyewitness News Member
2004
Arrested Development
Officer Taylor · (10 episodes)
2003
Reno 911!
Agent Penrose · (2 episodes)
2003
Brainwarp
Guy Suave
2003
Cedric the Entertainer Presents
(22 episodes)
2002
The Master of Disguise
Rex
2002
Men in Black II
Agent
2002
Not Another Teen Movie
Roadie
2001
Next Caller
(2 episodes)
2001
Next!
(2 episodes)
2001
Hollywood Palms
Young Cop
2000
DAG
Chainsaw · (1 episode)
2000
The Independent
Soldier
2000
Desperate But Not Serious
Mustachioed Cop
2000
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Jeremy · (1 episode)
2000
Malcolm in the Middle
Ed · (1 episode)
2000
Bicentennial Man
Charles
1999
Jack Frost
TV Weatherman
1998
Two Guys and a Girl
Cab Driver · (1 episode)
1998
Tenacious D
FBI Agent · (1 episode)
1997
Just Shoot Me!
Exterminator · (1 episode)
1997
Skins
Big John
1997
Mr. Show with Bob and David
Various · (30 episodes)
1995
Ellen
Transition Guy · (1 episode)
1994