Jay Johnston
Acting
Born: 1968-10-22 in Chicago, Illinois, USA
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.
Known For
Rick and Morty
Coldstone Creamery Employee (voice)
Modern Family
Carl
Better Call Saul
Don Wachtell
Bob's Burgers
Jimmy Pesto (voice)
Malcolm in the Middle
Ed
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Jeremy
Community
Police Officer
Arrested Development
Officer Taylor
Parks and Recreation
Ranger
Reno 911!
FBI Agent
Reno 911!
Agent Penrose
Childrens Hospital
Captain Beach-House
Just Shoot Me!
Exterminator
Ellen
Transition Guy
Anger Management
Rodney
Men in Black II
Agent
Two Guys and a Girl
Cab Driver
Mr. Pickles
Mr. Goodman (voice)
The Sarah Silverman Program
Officer Jay McPherson
Moral Orel
Coach Stopframe / Miss Censordoll / Sal Figurelli (voice)
Mr. Show with Bob and David
Various
Bicentennial Man
Charles
Animals.
Ad Man 4
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Eyewitness News Member
Not Another Teen Movie
Roadie
Tenacious D
FBI Agent
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
Gang Member
Momma Named Me Sheriff
Stanley Goodman (voice)
Human Giant
Whale Trainer
DAG
Chainsaw
Jack Frost
TV Weatherman
Hell and Back
Rick (voice)
Mary Shelley's Frankenhole
Stewart Lawrence (voice)
The Master of Disguise
Rex
W/ Bob & David
Various Characters
Dirty Love
Waiter
Moral Orel
Coach Stopframe / Miss Censordoll / Sal Figurelli (voice)
Cedric the Entertainer Presents
Demoted
Kline
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
Eyewitness News Member