Jay Johnston
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
Modern Family
Better Call Saul
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Bob's Burgers
Malcolm in the Middle
Community
Arrested Development
All Movies (21)
- Something About Her2021 · as George
- The Last Laugh2016 · as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Hell and Back2015 · as Rick (voice)
- Trevor Moore: High In Church2015
- Demoted2011 · as Kline
- The Red Sandwich Christmas Hour2007 · as Jasper Beltsmell
- Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny2006 · as Gang Member
- Dirty Love2005 · as Waiter
- Nerd Hunter 30042004 · as Computer Nerd
- Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie2004 · as Eyewitness News Member
- Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy2004 · as Eyewitness News Member
- Brainwarp2003 · as Guy Suave
- The Master of Disguise2002 · as Rex
- Men in Black II2002 · as Agent
- Not Another Teen Movie2001 · as Roadie
- Hollywood Palms2000 · as Young Cop
- The Independent2000 · as Soldier
- Desperate But Not Serious2000 · as Mustachioed Cop
- Bicentennial Man1999 · as Charles
- Jack Frost1998 · as TV Weatherman
- Skins1997 · as Big John
All TV Shows (31)
- Momma Named Me Sheriff2019 · as Stanley Goodman (voice)
- Animals.2016 · as Ad Man 4
- W/ Bob & David2015 · as Various Characters
- Better Call Saul2015 · as Don Wachtell
- Mr. Pickles2014 · as Mr. Goodman (voice)
- Rick and Morty2013 · as Coldstone Creamery Employee (voice)
- Anger Management2012 · as Rodney
- Bob's Burgers2011 · as Jimmy Pesto (voice)
- Mary Shelley's Frankenhole2010 · as Stewart Lawrence (voice)
- Modern Family2009 · as Carl
- Community2009 · as Police Officer
- Parks and Recreation2009 · as Ranger
- Childrens Hospital2008 · as Captain Beach-House
- Human Giant2007 · as Whale Trainer
- The Sarah Silverman Program.2007 · as Officer Jay McPherson
- American Misfits2006
- Moral Orel2005 · as Coach Stopframe / Miss Censordoll / Sal Figurelli (voice)
- Arrested Development2003 · as Officer Taylor
- Reno 911!2003 · as FBI Agent
- Reno 911!2003 · as Agent Penrose
- Cedric the Entertainer Presents2002
- Next Caller2001
- Next!2001
- DAG2000 · as Chainsaw
- Curb Your Enthusiasm2000 · as Jeremy
- Malcolm in the Middle2000 · as Ed
- Two Guys and a Girl1998 · as Cab Driver
- Tenacious D1997 · as FBI Agent
- Just Shoot Me!1997 · as Exterminator
- Mr. Show with Bob and David1995 · as Various
- Ellen1994 · as Transition Guy