Jay Johnston
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
Oct 22, 1968 (57 years old)
Place of Birth
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
| 2021 | Something About HerGeorge | |
| 2019 | Momma Named Me SheriffStanley Goodman (voice) | |
| 2016 | The Last LaughSelf | |
| 2016 | Animals.Ad Man 4 | |
| 2015 | Hell and BackRick (voice) | |
| 2015 | Trevor Moore: High In Church | |
| 2015 | Better Call SaulDon Wachtell | |
| 2015 | W/ Bob & DavidVarious Characters | |
| 2014 | Mr. PicklesMr. Goodman (voice) | |
| 2013 | Rick and MortyColdstone Creamery Employee (voice) | |
| 2012 | Anger ManagementRodney | |
| 2011 | DemotedKline | |
| 2011 | Bob's BurgersJimmy Pesto (voice) | |
| 2010 | Mary Shelley's FrankenholeStewart Lawrence (voice) | |
| 2009 | CommunityPolice Officer | |
| 2009 | Modern FamilyCarl | |
| 2009 | Parks and RecreationRanger | |
| 2008 | Childrens HospitalCaptain Beach-House | |
| 2007 | The Red Sandwich Christmas HourJasper Beltsmell | |
| 2007 | The Sarah Silverman Program.Officer Jay McPherson | |
| 2007 | Human GiantWhale Trainer | |
| 2006 | Tenacious D in The Pick of DestinyGang Member | |
| 2006 | American Misfits | |
| 2005 | Dirty LoveWaiter | |
| 2005 | Moral OrelCoach Stopframe / Miss Censordoll / Sal Figurelli (voice) | |
| 2004 | Nerd Hunter 3004Computer Nerd | |
| 2004 | Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost MovieEyewitness News Member | |
| 2004 | Anchorman: The Legend of Ron BurgundyEyewitness News Member | |
| 2003 | BrainwarpGuy Suave | |
| 2003 | Arrested DevelopmentOfficer Taylor | |
| 2003 | Reno 911!FBI Agent | |
| 2003 | Reno 911!Agent Penrose | |
| 2002 | Men in Black IIAgent | |
| 2002 | The Master of DisguiseRex | |
| 2002 | Cedric the Entertainer Presents | |
| 2001 | Not Another Teen MovieRoadie | |
| 2001 | Next Caller | |
| 2001 | Next! | |
| 2000 | The IndependentSoldier | |
| 2000 | Desperate But Not SeriousMustachioed Cop | |
| 2000 | Hollywood PalmsYoung Cop | |
| 2000 | Malcolm in the MiddleEd | |
| 2000 | DAGChainsaw | |
| 2000 | Curb Your EnthusiasmJeremy | |
| 1999 | Bicentennial ManCharles | |
| 1998 | Jack FrostTV Weatherman | |
| 1998 | Two Guys and a GirlCab Driver | |
| 1997 | SkinsBig John | |
| 1997 | Just Shoot Me!Exterminator | |
| 1997 | Tenacious DFBI Agent | |
| 1995 | Mr. Show with Bob and DavidVarious | |
| 1994 | EllenTransition Guy |
| 2005 | Moral OrelProducer |
| 2005 | Moral OrelDirector |
| 2015 | W/ Bob & DavidWriter | |
| 2005 | Moral OrelWriter | |
| 2000 | HypeWriter | |
| 1998 | Mr. Show and the Incredible, Fantastical News ReportWriter | |
| 1995 | Mr. Show with Bob and DavidWriter |