Jay Johnston

Acting

Born October 22, 1968 (age 57)

Chicago, Illinois, USA

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

Something About Her

Something About Her2021 · George

Momma Named Me Sheriff

Momma Named Me Sheriff2019 · Stanley Goodman (voice)

The Last Laugh

The Last Laugh2016 · Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Animals.

Animals.2016 · Ad Man 4

W/ Bob & David

W/ Bob & David2015 · Various Characters

Hell and Back

Hell and Back2015 · Rick (voice)

Trevor Moore: High In Church

Trevor Moore: High In Church2015

Better Call Saul

Better Call Saul2015 · Don Wachtell

Mr. Pickles

Mr. Pickles2014 · Mr. Goodman (voice)

Rick and Morty

Rick and Morty2013 · Coldstone Creamery Employee (voice)

Anger Management

Anger Management2012 · Rodney

NTSF:SD:SUV::

NTSF:SD:SUV::2011 · The Letterer

Demoted

Demoted2011 · Kline

Bob's Burgers

Bob's Burgers2011 · Jimmy Pesto (voice)

Mary Shelley's Frankenhole

Mary Shelley's Frankenhole2010 · Stewart Lawrence (voice)

Modern Family

Modern Family2009 · Carl

Community

Community2009 · Police Officer

Parks and Recreation

Parks and Recreation2009 · Ranger

Childrens Hospital

Childrens Hospital2008 · Captain Beach-House

The Red Sandwich Christmas Hour

The Red Sandwich Christmas Hour2007 · Jasper Beltsmell

Human Giant

Human Giant2007 · Whale Trainer

The Sarah Silverman Program

The Sarah Silverman Program2007 · Officer Jay McPherson

Quincy, M.E.

Quincy, M.E.2006 · Gang Member

After.Life

Dave Chappelle's Block Party

Dave Chappelle's Block Party2005 · Coach Stopframe / Miss Censordoll / Sal Figurelli (voice)

Dirty Love

Dirty Love2005 · Waiter

Nerd Hunter 3004

Nerd Hunter 30042004 · Computer Nerd

Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie

Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie2004 · Eyewitness News Member

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy2004 · Eyewitness News Member

Arrested Development

Arrested Development2003 · Officer Taylor

Reno 911!

Reno 911!2003 · FBI Agent

Brainwarp2003 · Guy Suave

Wicker Park

Wicker Park2002

The Rat Patrol

The Rat Patrol2002 · Rex

Men in Black II

Men in Black II2002 · Agent

Not Another Teen Movie

Not Another Teen Movie2001 · Roadie

Tom and Jerry Meet Sherlock Holmes

Tom and Jerry Meet Sherlock Holmes2001

Debauchery

Hollywood Palms

Hollywood Palms2000 · Young Cop

DAG

DAG2000 · Chainsaw

Skins