Acting
Jay Johnston
Born 22 October 1968 in Chicago, Illinois, USA
59 credits
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 52
- 2021Something About HerFilmGeorge
- 2019Momma Named Me SheriffSeriesStanley Goodman (voice)
- 2016Animals.SeriesAd Man 4
- 2016The Last LaughFilmSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 2015Better Call SaulSeriesDon Wachtell
- 2015Hell and BackFilmRick (voice)
- 2015W/ Bob & DavidSeriesVarious Characters
- 2015Trevor Moore: High In ChurchFilm
- 2014Mr. PicklesSeriesMr. Goodman (voice)
- 2013Rick and MortySeriesColdstone Creamery Employee (voice)
- 2012Anger ManagementSeriesRodney
- 2011Bob's BurgersSeriesJimmy Pesto (voice)
- 2011NTSF:SD:SUV::SeriesThe Letterer
- 2011DemotedFilmKline
- 2010Mary Shelley's FrankenholeSeriesStewart Lawrence (voice)
- 2009Modern FamilySeriesCarl
- 2009Parks and RecreationSeriesRanger
- 2009CommunitySeriesPolice Officer
- 2008Childrens HospitalSeriesCaptain Beach-House
- 2007The Sarah Silverman ProgramSeriesOfficer Jay McPherson
- 2007Human GiantSeriesWhale Trainer
- 2007The Red Sandwich Christmas HourFilmJasper Beltsmell
- 2006Tenacious D in The Pick of DestinyFilmGang Member
- 2006American MisfitsSeries
- 2005Moral OrelSeriesCoach Stopframe / Miss Censordoll / Sal Figurelli (voice)
- 2005Dirty LoveFilmWaiter
- 2004Anchorman: The Legend of Ron BurgundyFilmEyewitness News Member
- 2004Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost MovieFilmEyewitness News Member
- 2004Nerd Hunter 3004FilmComputer Nerd
- 2003Arrested DevelopmentSeriesOfficer Taylor
- 2003Reno 911!SeriesAgent Penrose, FBI Agent
- 2003BrainwarpFilmGuy Suave
- 2002Men in Black IIFilmAgent
- 2002The Master of DisguiseFilmRex
- 2002Cedric the Entertainer PresentsSeries
- 2001Not Another Teen MovieFilmRoadie
- 2001Next!Series
- 2001Next CallerSeries
- 2000Curb Your EnthusiasmSeriesJeremy
- 2000Malcolm in the MiddleSeriesEd
- 2000The IndependentFilmSoldier
- 2000DAGSeriesChainsaw
- 2000Desperate But Not SeriousFilmMustachioed Cop
- 2000Hollywood PalmsFilmYoung Cop
- 1999Bicentennial ManFilmCharles
- 1998Two Guys and a GirlSeriesCab Driver
- 1998Jack FrostFilmTV Weatherman
- 1997Just Shoot Me!SeriesExterminator
- 1997Tenacious DSeriesFBI Agent
- 1997SkinsFilmBig John
- 1995Mr. Show with Bob and DavidSeriesVarious
- 1994EllenSeriesTransition Guy
Directing 1
Writing 5
Production 1
Filmography from TMDB.