Jay Johnston

Known for

Acting

Born

October 22, 1968 (age 57)

Birthplace

Chicago, Illinois, USA

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.

Best known work

Rick and Morty

2013

Men in Black II

2002

Better Call Saul

2015

Malcolm in the Middle

2000

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

2004

Bicentennial Man

1999

Modern Family

2009

Not Another Teen Movie

2001

Community

2009

Parks and Recreation

2009

Filmography

2021
Something About Her
as George
2019
Momma Named Me SheriffTV
as Stanley Goodman (voice) (9 episodes)
2016
The Last Laugh
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2016
Animals.TV
as Ad Man 4 (1 episode)
2015
W/ Bob & DavidTV
as Various Characters (5 episodes), Writer
2015
Hell and Back
as Rick (voice)
2015
Trevor Moore: High In Church
2015
Better Call SaulTV
as Don Wachtell (1 episode)
2014
Mr. PicklesTV
as Mr. Goodman (voice) (31 episodes)
2013
Rick and MortyTV
as Coldstone Creamery Employee (voice) (1 episode)
2012
Anger ManagementTV
as Rodney (1 episode)
2011
NTSF:SD:SUV::TV
as The Letterer (1 episode)
2011
Demoted
as Kline
2011
Bob's BurgersTV
as Jimmy Pesto (voice) (41 episodes)
2010
Mary Shelley's FrankenholeTV
as Stewart Lawrence (voice) (9 episodes)
2009
Modern FamilyTV
as Carl (1 episode)
2009
CommunityTV
as Police Officer (1 episode)
2009
Parks and RecreationTV
as Ranger (1 episode)
2008
Childrens HospitalTV
as Captain Beach-House (1 episode)
2007
The Red Sandwich Christmas Hour
as Jasper Beltsmell
2007
Human GiantTV
as Whale Trainer (1 episode)
2007
The Sarah Silverman ProgramTV
as Officer Jay McPherson (32 episodes)
2006
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
as Gang Member
2006
American MisfitsTV
2005
Moral OrelTV
as Coach Stopframe / Miss Censordoll / Sal Figurelli (voice) (43 episodes), Producer, Director, Writer