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.
Acted in
Something About Her
2021
as George
Momma Named Me Sheriff
2019
as Stanley Goodman (voice)
The Last Laugh
2016
as Self
Animals.
2016
as Ad Man 4
W/ Bob & David
2015
as Various Characters
Hell & Back
2015
as Rick (voice)
Trevor Moore: High In Church
2015
Better Call Saul
2015
as Don Wachtell
Mr. Pickles
2014
as Mr. Goodman (voice)
Rick and Morty
2013
as Coldstone Creamery Employee (voice)
Anger Management
2012
as Rodney
Demoted
2011
as Kline
Bob's Burgers
2011
as Jimmy Pesto (voice)
Mary Shelley's Frankenhole
2010
as Stewart Lawrence (voice)
Modern Family
2009
as Carl
Community
2009
as Police Officer
Parks and Recreation
2009
as Ranger
Childrens Hospital
2008
as Captain Beach-House
Human Giant
2007
as Whale Trainer
The Sarah Silverman Program.
2007
as Officer Jay McPherson
The Sarah Silverman Program.
2007
as Chocolate Paul / Officer Jay (voice)
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
2006
as Gang Member
American Misfits
2006
Moral Orel
2005
Dirty Love
2005
as Waiter
Nerd Hunter 3004
2004
as Computer Nerd
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
2004
as Eyewitness News Member
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
2004
as Eyewitness News Member
Arrested Development
2003
as Officer Taylor
Reno 911!
2003
as Agent Penrose
Brainwarp
2003
as Guy Suave
Cedric the Entertainer Presents
2002
The Master of Disguise
2002
as Rex
Men in Black II
2002
as Agent
Not Another Teen Movie
2001
as Roadie
Next Caller
2001
Next!
2001
Hollywood Palms
2000
as Young Cop
DAG
2000
as Chainsaw
The Independent
2000
as Soldier
Desperate But Not Serious
2000
as Mustachioed Cop
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000
as Jeremy
Malcolm in the Middle
2000
as Ed
Bicentennial Man
1999
as Charles
Jack Frost
1998
as TV Weatherman
Tenacious D
1997
as FBI Agent
Just Shoot Me!
1997
as Exterminator
Skins
1997
as Big John
Mr. Show with Bob and David
1995
as Various