Jay Johnston

Acting

Jay Johnston

Born 22 October 1968 · Chicago, Illinois, USA · 58

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

Highlights

Rick and Morty2013 · Series · Coldstone Creamery Employee (voice)
Better Call Saul2015 · Series · Don Wachtell
Malcolm in the Middle2000 · Series · Ed
Modern Family2009 · Series · Carl
Community2009 · Series · Police Officer
Bicentennial Man1999 · Film · Charles

Filmography

Movies

18 films

Something About Her2021 · Film · George
Hell and Back2015 · Film · Rick (voice)
Trevor Moore: High In Church2015 · Film
Demoted2011 · Film · Kline
The Red Sandwich Christmas Hour2007 · Film · Jasper Beltsmell
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny2006 · Film · Gang Member
Dirty Love2005 · Film · Waiter
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie2004 · Film · Eyewitness News Member
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy2004 · Film · Eyewitness News Member
The Master of Disguise2002 · Film · Rex
Men in Black II2002 · Film · Agent
Not Another Teen Movie2001 · Film · Roadie
Hollywood Palms2000 · Film · Young Cop
The Independent2000 · Film · Soldier
Desperate But Not Serious2000 · Film · Mustachioed Cop
Bicentennial Man1999 · Film · Charles
Jack Frost1998 · Film · TV Weatherman
Skins1997 · Film · Big John

Filmography

Series

28 shows

Momma Named Me Sheriff2019 · Series · Stanley Goodman (voice)
Animals.2016 · Series · Ad Man 4
W/ Bob & David2015 · Series · Various Characters
Better Call Saul2015 · Series · Don Wachtell
Mr. Pickles2014 · Series · Mr. Goodman (voice)
Rick and Morty2013 · Series · Coldstone Creamery Employee (voice)
Anger Management2012 · Series · Rodney
NTSF:SD:SUV::2011 · Series · The Letterer
Bob's Burgers2011 · Series · Jimmy Pesto (voice)
Mary Shelley's Frankenhole2010 · Series · Stewart Lawrence (voice)
Modern Family2009 · Series · Carl
Community2009 · Series · Police Officer
Parks and Recreation2009 · Series · Ranger
Childrens Hospital2008 · Series · Captain Beach-House
Human Giant2007 · Series · Whale Trainer
The Sarah Silverman Program2007 · Series · Officer Jay McPherson
Moral Orel2005 · Series · Coach Stopframe / Miss Censordoll / Sal Figurelli (voice)
Arrested Development2003 · Series · Officer Taylor
Reno 911!2003 · Series · FBI Agent
Next!2001 · Series
DAG2000 · Series · Chainsaw
Curb Your Enthusiasm2000 · Series · Jeremy
Malcolm in the Middle2000 · Series · Ed
Two Guys and a Girl1998 · Series · Cab Driver
Tenacious D1997 · Series · FBI Agent
Just Shoot Me!1997 · Series · Exterminator
Mr. Show with Bob and David1995 · Series · Various
Ellen1994 · Series · Transition Guy