Jay Johnston
Known for
Acting
Life
Born 1968 (age 57)
Born in
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Credits
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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
02 Dec 2013
Men in Black II
03 Jul 2002
Better Call Saul
08 Feb 2015
Malcolm in the Middle
09 Jan 2000
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
28 Jun 2004
Bicentennial Man
17 Dec 1999
Modern Family
23 Sep 2009
Not Another Teen Movie
07 Dec 2001
Filmography
2021
- Something About Heras George
2019
- Momma Named Me Sheriffas Stanley Goodman (voice)9 episodes
2016
- Animals.as Ad Man 41 episode
2015
- W/ Bob & Davidas Various Characters5 episodes
- Hell and Backas Rick (voice)
- Trevor Moore: High In Church
- Better Call Saulas Don Wachtell1 episode
2014
- Mr. Picklesas Mr. Goodman (voice)31 episodes
2013
- Rick and Mortyas Coldstone Creamery Employee (voice)1 episode
2012
- Anger Managementas Rodney1 episode
2011
- Demotedas Kline
- Bob's Burgersas Jimmy Pesto (voice)41 episodes
2010
- Mary Shelley's Frankenholeas Stewart Lawrence (voice)9 episodes
2009
- Modern Familyas Carl1 episode
- Communityas Police Officer1 episode
- Parks and Recreationas Ranger1 episode
2008
- Moral Orelas Coach Stopframe
- Childrens Hospitalas Captain Beach-House1 episode
2007
- The Red Sandwich Christmas Houras Jasper Beltsmell
- Human Giantas Whale Trainer1 episode
- The Sarah Silverman Programas Officer Jay McPherson32 episodes
2006
- Tenacious D in The Pick of Destinyas Gang Member
- American Misfits10 episodes
2005
- Moral Orelas Coach Stopframe43 episodes
- Dirty Loveas Waiter
2004
- Nerd Hunter 3004as Computer Nerd
- Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movieas Eyewitness News Member
- Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundyas Eyewitness News Member
2003
- Arrested Developmentas Officer Taylor10 episodes
- Reno 911!as Agent Penrose1 episode
- Brainwarpas Guy Suave
2002
- Cedric the Entertainer Presents22 episodes
- The Master of Disguiseas Rex
- Men in Black IIas Agent
2001
- Not Another Teen Movieas Roadie
- Next Caller2 episodes
- Next!2 episodes
2000
- Hollywood Palmsas Young Cop
- DAGas Chainsaw1 episode
- The Independentas Soldier
- Desperate But Not Seriousas Mustachioed Cop
- Curb Your Enthusiasmas Jeremy1 episode
- Malcolm in the Middleas Ed1 episode
1999
- Bicentennial Manas Charles
1998
- Jack Frostas TV Weatherman
- Two Guys and a Girlas Cab Driver1 episode
1997
- Tenacious Das FBI Agent1 episode
- Just Shoot Me!as Exterminator1 episode
- Skinsas Big John
1995
- Mr. Show with Bob and Davidas Various30 episodes
1994
- Ellenas Transition Guy1 episode