Jay Johnston
Acting
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.
Filmography 51
Movies (21)
Something About Her2021George
The Last Laugh2016Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Hell and Back2015Rick (voice)
Trevor Moore: High In Church2015
Demoted2011Kline
The Red Sandwich Christmas Hour2007Jasper Beltsmell
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny2006Gang Member
Dirty Love2005Waiter- Nerd Hunter 30042004Computer Nerd
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie2004Eyewitness News Member
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy2004Eyewitness News Member- Brainwarp2003Guy Suave
The Master of Disguise2002Rex
Men in Black II2002Agent
Not Another Teen Movie2001Roadie
Hollywood Palms2000Young Cop
The Independent2000Soldier
Desperate But Not Serious2000Mustachioed Cop
Bicentennial Man1999Charles
Jack Frost1998TV Weatherman
Skins1997Big John
Shows (30)
Momma Named Me Sheriff2019Stanley Goodman (voice)
Animals.2016Ad Man 4
W/ Bob & David2015Various Characters
Better Call Saul2015Don Wachtell
Mr. Pickles2014Mr. Goodman (voice)
Rick and Morty2013Coldstone Creamery Employee (voice)
Anger Management2012Rodney
Bob's Burgers2011Jimmy Pesto (voice)
Mary Shelley's Frankenhole2010Stewart Lawrence (voice)
Modern Family2009Carl
Community2009Police Officer
Parks and Recreation2009Ranger
Childrens Hospital2008Captain Beach-House
Human Giant2007Whale Trainer
The Sarah Silverman Program.2007Officer Jay McPherson- American Misfits2006
Moral Orel2005Coach Stopframe / Miss Censordoll / Sal Figurelli (voice)
Arrested Development2003Officer Taylor
Reno 911!2003FBI Agent- Cedric the Entertainer Presents2002
- Next Caller2001
Next!2001
DAG2000Chainsaw
Curb Your Enthusiasm2000Jeremy
Malcolm in the Middle2000Ed
Two Guys and a Girl1998Cab Driver
Tenacious D1997FBI Agent
Just Shoot Me!1997Exterminator
Mr. Show with Bob and David1995Various
Ellen1994Transition Guy