Acting · Chicago, Illinois, USA · Born October 22, 1968
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.
MovieSomething About Her
2021
as George
TVMomma Named Me Sheriff
2019
as Stanley Goodman (voice)
MovieThe Last Laugh
2016
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
TVAnimals.
2016
as Ad Man 4
TVW/ Bob & David
2015
as Various Characters
MovieHell and Back
2015
as Rick (voice)
MovieTrevor Moore: High In Church
2015
TVBetter Call Saul
2015
as Don Wachtell
TVMr. Pickles
2014
as Mr. Goodman (voice)
TVRick and Morty
2013
as Coldstone Creamery Employee (voice)
TVAnger Management
2012
as Rodney
MovieDemoted
2011
as Kline
TVBob's Burgers
2011
as Jimmy Pesto (voice)
TVMary Shelley's Frankenhole
2010
as Stewart Lawrence (voice)
TVModern Family
2009
as Carl
TVCommunity
2009
as Police Officer
TVParks and Recreation
2009
as Ranger
TVChildrens Hospital
2008
as Captain Beach-House
MovieThe Red Sandwich Christmas Hour
2007
as Jasper Beltsmell
TVHuman Giant
2007
as Whale Trainer
TVThe Sarah Silverman Program.
2007
as Officer Jay McPherson
MovieTenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
2006
as Gang Member
American Misfits
2006
TVMoral Orel
2005
as Coach Stopframe / Miss Censordoll / Sal Figurelli (voice)
MovieDirty Love
2005
as Waiter
Nerd Hunter 3004
2004
as Computer Nerd
MovieWake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
2004
as Eyewitness News Member
MovieAnchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
2004
as Eyewitness News Member
TVArrested Development
2003
as Officer Taylor
TVReno 911!
2003
as FBI Agent
Brainwarp
2003
as Guy Suave
Cedric the Entertainer Presents
2002
MovieThe Master of Disguise
2002
as Rex
MovieMen in Black II
2002
as Agent
MovieNot Another Teen Movie
2001
as Roadie
Next Caller
2001
TVNext!
2001
MovieHollywood Palms
2000
as Young Cop
TVDAG
2000
as Chainsaw
MovieThe Independent
2000
as Soldier
MovieDesperate But Not Serious
2000
as Mustachioed Cop
TVCurb Your Enthusiasm
2000
as Jeremy
TVMalcolm in the Middle
2000
as Ed
MovieBicentennial Man
1999
as Charles
MovieJack Frost
1998
as TV Weatherman
TVTwo Guys and a Girl
1998
as Cab Driver
TVTenacious D
1997
as FBI Agent
TVJust Shoot Me!
1997
as Exterminator
MovieSkins
1997
as Big John
TVMr. Show with Bob and David
1995
as Various
TVEllen
1994
as Transition Guy
