Jay Johnston
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.
Filmography · 46
Rick and Morty
2013 · Coldstone Creamery Emp...
Modern Family
2009 · Carl
Bob's Burgers
2011 · Jimmy Pesto (voice)
Better Call Saul
2015 · Don Wachtell
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000 · Jeremy
Arrested Development
2003 · Officer Taylor
Malcolm in the Middle
2000 · Ed
Community
2009 · Police Officer
Parks and Recreation
2009 · Ranger
Reno 911!
2003 · FBI Agent
Childrens Hospital
2008 · Captain Beach-House
Ellen
1994 · Transition Guy
Just Shoot Me!
1997 · Exterminator
Anger Management
2012 · Rodney
Men in Black II
2002 · Agent
Two Guys and a Girl
1998 · Cab Driver
Mr. Pickles
2014 · Mr. Goodman (voice)
The Sarah Silverman Program
2007 · Officer Jay McPherson
Bicentennial Man
1999 · Charles
Mr. Show with Bob and David
1995 · Various
Moral Orel
2005 · Coach Stopframe / Miss...
Not Another Teen Movie
2001 · Roadie
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
2004 · Eyewitness News Member
Animals.
2016 · Ad Man 4
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
2006 · Gang Member
Human Giant
2007 · Whale Trainer
Tenacious D
1997 · FBI Agent
Momma Named Me Sheriff
2019 · Stanley Goodman (voice...
DAG
2000 · Chainsaw
Jack Frost
1998 · TV Weatherman
Mary Shelley's Frankenhole
2010 · Stewart Lawrence (voic...
The Master of Disguise
2002 · Rex
Hell and Back
2015 · Rick (voice)
W/ Bob & David
2015 · Various Characters
Dirty Love
2005 · Waiter
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
2004 · Eyewitness News Member
The Last Laugh
2016 · Self (archive footage)...
Next!
2001
Desperate But Not Serious
2000 · Mustachioed Cop
Demoted
2011 · Kline
Something About Her
2021 · George
The Independent
2000 · Soldier
Hollywood Palms
2000 · Young Cop
Trevor Moore: High In Church
2015
The Red Sandwich Christmas Hour
2007 · Jasper Beltsmell
Skins
1997 · Big John