Jay Johnston
Acting
Born: 1968-10-22 in Chicago, Illinois, USA
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
Coldstone Creamery Employee (voice)
Men in Black II
Agent
Better Call Saul
Don Wachtell
Malcolm in the Middle
Ed
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Eyewitness News Member
Bicentennial Man
Charles
Modern Family
Carl
Not Another Teen Movie
Roadie
Community
Police Officer
Parks and Recreation
Ranger
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
Gang Member
Arrested Development
Officer Taylor
Jack Frost
TV Weatherman
Bob's Burgers
Jimmy Pesto (voice)
Bob's Burgers
jimmy pesto sr (voice)
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Jeremy
Mr. Pickles
Mr. Goodman (voice)
The Master of Disguise
Rex
Anger Management
Rodney
Hell and Back
Rick (voice)
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
Eyewitness News Member
Reno 911!
FBI Agent
Reno 911!
Agent Penrose
Just Shoot Me!
Exterminator
Two Guys and a Girl
Cab Driver
Dirty Love
Waiter
Moral Orel
Coach Stopframe / Miss Censordoll / Sal Figurelli (voice)
Childrens Hospital
Captain Beach-House
Mr. Show with Bob and David
Various
Animals.
Ad Man 4
W/ Bob & David
Various Characters
The Sarah Silverman Program
Officer Jay McPherson
Ellen
Transition Guy
Demoted
Kline
NTSF:SD:SUV::
The Letterer
Tenacious D
FBI Agent
Momma Named Me Sheriff
Stanley Goodman (voice)
Human Giant
Whale Trainer
The Last Laugh
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Independent
Soldier