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