Acting

Jay Johnston

Born 1968-10-22 · Chicago, Illinois, USA24 series45 films

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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Acting

2019Momma Named Me SheriffStanley Goodman (voice)9 ep.
2016Animals.Ad Man 41 ep.
2015W/ Bob & DavidVarious Characters5 ep.
2014Mr. PicklesMr. Goodman (voice)31 ep.
2013Rick and MortyColdstone Creamery Employee (voice)1 ep.
2012Anger ManagementRodney1 ep.
2011NTSF:SD:SUV::The Letterer1 ep.
2011Bob's BurgersJimmy Pesto (voice)42 ep.
2010Mary Shelley's FrankenholeStewart Lawrence (voice)9 ep.
2007Human GiantWhale Trainer1 ep.
2007The Sarah Silverman ProgramOfficer Jay McPherson32 ep.
2006American Misfits10 ep.
2005Moral OrelCoach Stopframe / Miss Censordoll / Sal Figurelli (voice)43 ep.
2003Arrested DevelopmentOfficer Taylor10 ep.
2003Reno 911!FBI Agent2 ep.
2002Cedric the Entertainer Presents22 ep.
2001Next Caller2 ep.
2001Next!2 ep.
2000DAGChainsaw1 ep.
1998Two Guys and a GirlCab Driver1 ep.
1997Tenacious DFBI Agent1 ep.
1997Just Shoot Me!Exterminator1 ep.
1995Mr. Show with Bob and DavidVarious30 ep.

Behind the camera

2015W/ Bob & DavidWriter5 ep.
2005Moral OrelDirector, Producer, Writer43 ep.
2000HypeWriter3 ep.
1995Mr. Show with Bob and DavidWriter30 ep.

Guest appearances

2011Bob's BurgersJimmy Pesto (voice), jimmy pesto sr (voice)42 ep.
2020Better Call SaulDon Wachtell1 ep.
2017Animals.Ad Man 41 ep.
2016Modern FamilyCarl1 ep.
2015Rick and MortyColdstone Creamery Employee (voice)1 ep.
2013Childrens HospitalCaptain Beach-House1 ep.
2004Arrested DevelopmentOfficer Taylor10 ep.
2012NTSF:SD:SUV::The Letterer1 ep.
2012Anger ManagementRodney1 ep.
2010CommunityPolice Officer1 ep.
2009Parks and RecreationRanger1 ep.
2008Reno 911!Agent Penrose, FBI Agent2 ep.
2007Human GiantWhale Trainer1 ep.
2002Malcolm in the MiddleEd1 ep.
2001Curb Your EnthusiasmJeremy1 ep.
2001Two Guys and a GirlCab Driver1 ep.
2001DAGChainsaw1 ep.
1999Tenacious DFBI Agent1 ep.
1997Just Shoot Me!Exterminator1 ep.
1995EllenTransition Guy1 ep.
—The Sarah Silverman ProgramChocolate Paul / Officer Jay (voice)1 ep.

Also known as: Jay Johnson