Jay Johnston
Acting1968Chicago, 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
Acting History
2020
Better Call Saul
TVas Don Wachtell• 1 eps
2019
Momma Named Me Sheriff
TVas Stanley Goodman (voice)
2017
Animals.
TVas Ad Man 4• 1 eps
2016
The Last Laugh
as Self
Modern Family
TVas Carl• 1 eps
2015
Hell and Back
as Rick (voice)
W/ Bob & David
TVas Various Characters
Rick and Morty
TVas Coldstone Creamery Employee (voice)• 1 eps
W/ Bob & David
TVWriter
2014
Mr. Pickles
TVas Mr. Goodman (voice)• 30 eps
2013
Childrens Hospital
TVas Captain Beach-House• 1 eps
2012
Anger Management
TVas Rodney• 1 eps
2011
Demoted
as Kline
Bob's Burgers
TVas Jimmy Pesto (voice)• 41 eps
2010
Community
TVas Police Officer• 1 eps
Mary Shelley's Frankenhole
TVas Stewart Lawrence (voice)
2009
Parks and Recreation
TVas Ranger• 1 eps
2008
Reno 911!
TVas Agent Penrose• 1 eps
2007
The Red Sandwich Christmas Hour
as Jasper Beltsmell
The Sarah Silverman Program.
TVas Officer Jay McPherson• 32 eps
Human Giant
TVas Whale Trainer
Moral Orel
TVWriter• 1 eps
2006
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
as Gang Member
2005
Dirty Love
as Waiter
Moral Orel
TVas Coach Stopframe / Miss Censordoll / Sal Figurelli (voice)• 43 eps
Moral Orel
TVProducer• 43 eps
Moral Orel
TVDirector• 2 eps
2004
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
as Eyewitness News Member
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
as Eyewitness News Member
Nerd Hunter 3004
as Computer Nerd
Arrested Development
TVas Officer Taylor• 10 eps
2003
Brainwarp
as Guy Suave
2002
2001
Not Another Teen Movie
as Roadie
Two Guys and a Girl
TVas Cab Driver• 1 eps
Curb Your Enthusiasm
TVas Jeremy• 1 eps
2000
The Independent
as Soldier
Hollywood Palms
as Young Cop
Desperate But Not Serious
as Mustachioed Cop
DAG
TVas Chainsaw
1999
Bicentennial Man
as Charles
1998
Jack Frost
as TV Weatherman
1997
1996
Mr. Show with Bob and David
TVWriter• 17 eps
1995
Mr. Show with Bob and David
TVas Various• 30 eps
Ellen
TVas Transition Guy• 1 eps