
Jay Johnston
ActingAlso Known As
Jay Johnson
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.
Movies
(21 total)
Men in Black II
as Agent

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
as Eyewitness News Member

Bicentennial Man
as Charles

Not Another Teen Movie
as Roadie

Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
as Gang Member

Jack Frost
as TV Weatherman

Hell and Back
as Rick (voice)

Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
as Eyewitness News Member

Dirty Love
as Waiter

Demoted
as Kline

The Last Laugh
as Self

The Independent
as Soldier

Desperate But Not Serious
as Mustachioed Cop

Something About Her
as George

Hollywood Palms
as Young Cop

Skins
as Big John

The Red Sandwich Christmas Hour
as Jasper Beltsmell
TV Shows
(31 total)
Rick and Morty
as Coldstone Creamery Employee (voice)

Better Call Saul
as Don Wachtell

Modern Family
as Carl

Community
as Police Officer

Parks and Recreation
as Ranger

Arrested Development
as Officer Taylor

Bob's Burgers
as Jimmy Pesto (voice)

Curb Your Enthusiasm
as Jeremy

Mr. Pickles
as Mr. Goodman (voice)

Anger Management
as Rodney

Reno 911!
as FBI Agent

Reno 911!
as Agent Penrose

Just Shoot Me!
as Exterminator

Two Guys and a Girl
as Cab Driver

Moral Orel
as Coach Stopframe / Miss Censordoll / Sal Figurelli (voice)

Childrens Hospital
as Captain Beach-House

Mr. Show with Bob and David
as Various

The Sarah Silverman Program.
as Officer Jay McPherson

Animals.
as Ad Man 4


