8.7
TV
Acting
Jay Johnston
- Born
- (age 57)
- Birthplace
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Credits
- 54 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
8.7
TV
6.4
Movie
Men in Black II
8.7
TV
Better Call Saul
8.5
TV
Malcolm in the Middle
6.7
Movie
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
7.3
Movie
Bicentennial Man
7.9
TV
Modern Family
5.8
Movie
Not Another Teen Movie
8.0
TV
Community
8.0
TV
Parks and Recreation
6.8
Movie
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
7.9
TV
Arrested Development
6.0
Movie
Jack Frost
7.8
TV
Bob's Burgers
8.1
TV
Curb Your Enthusiasm
8.1
TV
Mr. Pickles
4.0
Movie
The Master of Disguise
6.3
TV
Anger Management
Acting credits 52
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Something About Her Film | George |
| 2019 | Momma Named Me Sheriff TV | Stanley Goodman (voice) (9 ep) |
| 2016 | The Last Laugh Film | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 2016 | Animals. TV | Ad Man 4 (1 ep) |
| 2015 | W/ Bob & David TV | Various Characters (5 ep) |
| 2015 | Hell and Back Film | Rick (voice) |
| 2015 | Trevor Moore: High In Church Film | |
| 2015 | Better Call Saul TV | Don Wachtell (1 ep) |
| 2014 | Mr. Pickles TV | Mr. Goodman (voice) (31 ep) |
| 2013 | Rick and Morty TV | Coldstone Creamery Employee (voice) (1 ep) |
| 2012 | Anger Management TV | Rodney (1 ep) |
| 2011 | NTSF:SD:SUV:: TV | The Letterer (1 ep) |
| 2011 | Demoted Film | Kline |
| 2011 | Bob's Burgers TV | Jimmy Pesto (voice), jimmy pesto sr (voice) (41 ep) |
| 2010 | Mary Shelley's Frankenhole TV | Stewart Lawrence (voice) (9 ep) |
| 2009 | Modern Family TV | Carl (1 ep) |
| 2009 | Community TV | Police Officer (1 ep) |
| 2009 | Parks and Recreation TV | Ranger (1 ep) |
| 2008 | Childrens Hospital TV | Captain Beach-House (1 ep) |
| 2007 | The Red Sandwich Christmas Hour Film | Jasper Beltsmell |
| 2007 | Human Giant TV | Whale Trainer (1 ep) |
| 2007 | The Sarah Silverman Program TV | Officer Jay McPherson (32 ep) |
| 2006 | Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny Film | Gang Member |
| 2006 | American Misfits TV | (10 ep) |
| 2005 | Moral Orel TV | Coach Stopframe / Miss Censordoll / Sal Figurelli (voice) (43 ep) |
| 2005 | Dirty Love Film | Waiter |
| 2004 | Nerd Hunter 3004 Film | Computer Nerd |
| 2004 | Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie Film | Eyewitness News Member |
| 2004 | Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy Film | Eyewitness News Member |
| 2003 | Arrested Development TV | Officer Taylor (10 ep) |
| 2003 | Reno 911! TV | FBI Agent, Agent Penrose (1 ep) |
| 2003 | Brainwarp Film | Guy Suave |
| 2002 | Cedric the Entertainer Presents TV | (22 ep) |
| 2002 | The Master of Disguise Film | Rex |
| 2002 | Men in Black II Film | Agent |
| 2001 | Not Another Teen Movie Film | Roadie |
| 2001 | Next Caller TV | (2 ep) |
| 2001 | Next! TV | (2 ep) |
| 2000 | Hollywood Palms Film | Young Cop |
| 2000 | DAG TV | Chainsaw (1 ep) |
| 2000 | The Independent Film | Soldier |
| 2000 | Desperate But Not Serious Film | Mustachioed Cop |
| 2000 | Curb Your Enthusiasm TV | Jeremy (1 ep) |
| 2000 | Malcolm in the Middle TV | Ed (1 ep) |
| 1999 | Bicentennial Man Film | Charles |
| 1998 | Jack Frost Film | TV Weatherman |
| 1998 | Two Guys and a Girl TV | Cab Driver (1 ep) |
| 1997 | Tenacious D TV | FBI Agent (1 ep) |
| 1997 | Just Shoot Me! TV | Exterminator (1 ep) |
| 1997 | Skins Film | Big John |
| 1995 | Mr. Show with Bob and David TV | Various (30 ep) |
| 1994 | Ellen TV | Transition Guy (1 ep) |
Crew credits 5
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | W/ Bob & David TV | Writer (5 ep) |
| 2005 | Moral Orel TV | Producer, Director, Writer (43 ep) |
| 2000 | Hype TV | Writer (3 ep) |
| 1998 | Mr. Show and the Incredible, Fantastical News Report Film | Writer |
| 1995 | Mr. Show with Bob and David TV | Writer (17 ep) |