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