Jay Johnston
Known for Acting · 51 credits
- Born
- 1968-10-22 (age 57)
- Place of birth
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Also known as
- Jay Johnson
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
TV Shows (30)
Rick and Morty
2013
as Coldstone Creamery Employee (voice)
Modern Family
2009
as Carl
Better Call Saul
2015
as Don Wachtell
Bob's Burgers
2011
as Jimmy Pesto (voice)
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000
as Jeremy
Malcolm in the Middle
2000
as Ed
Community
2009
as Police Officer
Parks and Recreation
2009
as Ranger
Arrested Development
2003
as Officer Taylor
Ellen
1994
as Transition Guy
Reno 911!
2003
as FBI Agent / Agent Penrose
Just Shoot Me!
1997
as Exterminator
Childrens Hospital
2008
as Captain Beach-House
Anger Management
2012
as Rodney
Two Guys and a Girl
1998
as Cab Driver
The Sarah Silverman Program.
2007
as Officer Jay McPherson
Mr. Show with Bob and David
1995
as Various
Mr. Pickles
2014
as Mr. Goodman (voice)
Moral Orel
2005
as Coach Stopframe / Miss Censordoll / Sal Figurelli (voice)
Animals.
2016
as Ad Man 4
Human Giant
2007
as Whale Trainer
DAG
2000
as Chainsaw
Tenacious D
1997
as FBI Agent
Momma Named Me Sheriff
2019
as Stanley Goodman (voice)
W/ Bob & David
2015
as Various Characters
Mary Shelley's Frankenhole
2010
as Stewart Lawrence (voice)
Cedric the Entertainer Presents
2002
Next Caller
2001
Next!
2001
American Misfits
2006
Movies (21)
Men in Black II
2002
as Agent
Not Another Teen Movie
2001
as Roadie
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
2004
as Eyewitness News Member
Bicentennial Man
1999
as Charles
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
2006
as Gang Member
Jack Frost
1998
as TV Weatherman
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
2004
as Eyewitness News Member
Hell and Back
2015
as Rick (voice)
The Independent
2000
as Soldier
The Master of Disguise
2002
as Rex
Demoted
2011
as Kline
Dirty Love
2005
as Waiter
The Last Laugh
2016
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Hollywood Palms
2000
as Young Cop
Something About Her
2021
as George
Desperate But Not Serious
2000
as Mustachioed Cop
Trevor Moore: High In Church
2015
Brainwarp
2003
as Guy Suave
The Red Sandwich Christmas Hour
2007
as Jasper Beltsmell
Nerd Hunter 3004
2004
as Computer Nerd
Skins
1997
as Big John
About Jay Johnston
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. With 51 credits spanning from 1994 to 2021, Jay Johnston has appeared in 21 films and 30 TV shows.
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Most Popular Jay Johnston Movies
- Men in Black II (2002) — as Agent
- Not Another Teen Movie (2001) — as Roadie
- Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) — as Eyewitness News Member
- Bicentennial Man (1999) — as Charles
- Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny (2006) — as Gang Member
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