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