Jay Johnston
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 (51 titles)
3.2MovieSomething About Her
George · 2021
5.9ShowMomma Named Me Sheriff
Stanley Goodman (voice) · 2019
7.0MovieThe Last Laugh
Self (archive footage) (uncredited) · 2016
6.3ShowAnimals.
Ad Man 4 · 2016
6.8ShowW/ Bob & David
Various Characters · 2015
5.3MovieHell and Back
Rick (voice) · 2015
7.3MovieTrevor Moore: High In Church
2015
8.7ShowBetter Call Saul
Don Wachtell · 2015
8.1ShowMr. Pickles
Mr. Goodman (voice) · 2014
8.7ShowRick and Morty
Coldstone Creamery Employee (voice) · 2013
6.3ShowAnger Management
Rodney · 2012
4.8MovieDemoted
Kline · 2011
7.8ShowBob's Burgers
Jimmy Pesto (voice) · 2011
7.4ShowMary Shelley's Frankenhole
Stewart Lawrence (voice) · 2010
7.9ShowModern Family
Carl · 2009
8.0ShowCommunity
Police Officer · 2009
8.0ShowParks and Recreation
Ranger · 2009
6.9ShowChildrens Hospital
Captain Beach-House · 2008
MovieThe Red Sandwich Christmas Hour
Jasper Beltsmell · 2007
7.3ShowHuman Giant
Whale Trainer · 2007
6.2ShowThe Sarah Silverman Program.
Officer Jay McPherson · 2007
6.8MovieTenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
Gang Member · 2006
American Misfits
2006
8.0ShowMoral Orel
Coach Stopframe / Miss Censordoll / Sal Figurelli (voice) · 2005
4.3MovieDirty Love
Waiter · 2005
Nerd Hunter 3004
Computer Nerd · 2004
6.0MovieWake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
Eyewitness News Member · 2004
6.7MovieAnchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Eyewitness News Member · 2004
7.9ShowArrested Development
Officer Taylor · 2003
7.2ShowReno 911!
FBI Agent · 2003