Jay Johnston
Acting
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.
TV Shows(30)
Momma Named Me Sheriff
Stanley Goodman (voice)
2019
Animals.
Ad Man 4
2016
W/ Bob & David
Various Characters
2015
Better Call Saul
Don Wachtell
2015
Mr. Pickles
Mr. Goodman (voice)
2014
Rick and Morty
Coldstone Creamery Employee (voice)
2013
Anger Management
Rodney
2012
Bob's Burgers
Jimmy Pesto (voice)
2011
Mary Shelley's Frankenhole
Stewart Lawrence (voice)
2010
Modern Family
Carl
2009
Community
Police Officer
2009
Parks and Recreation
Ranger
2009
Childrens Hospital
Captain Beach-House
2008
Human Giant
Whale Trainer
2007
The Sarah Silverman Program.
Officer Jay McPherson
2007
American Misfits
2006
Moral Orel
Coach Stopframe / Miss Censordoll / Sal Figurelli (voice)
2005
Arrested Development
Officer Taylor
2003
Reno 911!
FBI Agent
2003
Cedric the Entertainer Presents
2002
Next Caller
2001
Next!
2001
DAG
Chainsaw
2000
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Jeremy
2000
Malcolm in the Middle
Ed
2000
Two Guys and a Girl
Cab Driver
1998
Tenacious D
FBI Agent
1997
Just Shoot Me!
Exterminator
1997
Mr. Show with Bob and David
Various
1995
Ellen
Transition Guy
1994
Movies(21)
Something About Her
George
2021
The Last Laugh
Self
2016
Hell and Back
Rick (voice)
2015
Trevor Moore: High In Church
2015
Demoted
Kline
2011
The Red Sandwich Christmas Hour
Jasper Beltsmell
2007
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
Gang Member
2006
Dirty Love
Waiter
2005
Nerd Hunter 3004
Computer Nerd
2004
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
Eyewitness News Member
2004
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Eyewitness News Member
2004
Brainwarp
Guy Suave
2003
The Master of Disguise
Rex
2002
Men in Black II
Agent
2002
Not Another Teen Movie
Roadie
2001
Hollywood Palms
Young Cop
2000
The Independent
Soldier
2000
Desperate But Not Serious
Mustachioed Cop
2000
Bicentennial Man
Charles
1999
Jack Frost
TV Weatherman
1998
Skins
Big John
1997