Acting

Jay Johnston

Born 1968-10-22 · Chicago, Illinois, USA

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.

Credits

Newest first

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