Jay Johnston
Acting • Born 1968-10-22
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.
Filmography
52 credits
The Independent
Movie • 2000
Soldier
Something About Her
Movie • 2021
George
The Last Laugh
Movie • 2016
Self
Men in Black II
Movie • 2002
Agent
The Master of Disguise
Movie • 2002
Rex
Desperate But Not Serious
Movie • 2000
Mustachioed Cop
Jack Frost
Movie • 1998
TV Weatherman
Hell and Back
Movie • 2015
Rick (voice)
Brainwarp
Movie • 2003
Guy Suave
Nerd Hunter 3004
Movie • 2004
Computer Nerd
Dirty Love
Movie • 2005
Waiter
Demoted
Movie • 2011
Kline
Not Another Teen Movie
Movie • 2001
Roadie
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
Movie • 2004
Eyewitness News Member
Hollywood Palms
Movie • 2000
Young Cop
Skins
Movie • 1997
Big John
Bicentennial Man
Movie • 1999
Charles
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Movie • 2004
Eyewitness News Member
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
Movie • 2006
Gang Member
Trevor Moore: High In Church
Movie • 2015
The Red Sandwich Christmas Hour
Movie • 2007
Jasper Beltsmell
The Sarah Silverman Program.
TV • 2007
Officer Jay McPherson
Moral Orel
TV • 2005
Coach Stopframe / Miss Censordoll / Sal Figurelli (voice)
Mr. Show with Bob and David
TV • 1995
Various
Malcolm in the Middle
TV • 2000
Ed
Human Giant
TV • 2007
Whale Trainer
Arrested Development
TV • 2003
Officer Taylor
Cedric the Entertainer Presents
TV • 2002
DAG
TV • 2000
Chainsaw
Mary Shelley's Frankenhole
TV • 2010
Stewart Lawrence (voice)
Next Caller
TV • 2001
American Misfits
TV • 2006
Community
TV • 2009
Police Officer
Mr. Pickles
TV • 2014
Mr. Goodman (voice)
Curb Your Enthusiasm
TV • 2000
Jeremy
Animals.
TV • 2016
Ad Man 4
Childrens Hospital
TV • 2008
Captain Beach-House
Bob's Burgers
TV • 2011
Jimmy Pesto (voice)
Just Shoot Me!
TV • 1997
Exterminator
Tenacious D
TV • 1997
FBI Agent
Modern Family
TV • 2009
Carl
Next!
TV • 2001
Parks and Recreation
TV • 2009
Ranger
Rick and Morty
TV • 2013
Coldstone Creamery Employee (voice)
Better Call Saul
TV • 2015
Don Wachtell
Momma Named Me Sheriff
TV • 2019
Stanley Goodman (voice)
Ellen
TV • 1994
Transition Guy
W/ Bob & David
TV • 2015
Various Characters
Anger Management
TV • 2012
Rodney
Reno 911!
TV • 2003
FBI Agent
Two Guys and a Girl
TV • 1998
Cab Driver
Reno 911!
TV • 2003
Agent Penrose