Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
October 22, 1968
Place of Birth:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Jay Johnston
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.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Something About Her | George |
| 2016 | The Last Laugh | Self |
| 2015 | Hell and Back | Rick (voice) |
| 2015 | Trevor Moore: High In Church | |
| 2011 | Demoted | Kline |
| 2006 | Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny | Gang Member |
| 2005 | Dirty Love | Waiter |
| 2004 | Nerd Hunter 3004 | Computer Nerd |
| 2004 | Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie | Eyewitness News Member |
| 2004 | Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy | Eyewitness News Member |
| 2003 | Brainwarp | Guy Suave |
| 2002 | Men in Black II | Agent |
| 2002 | The Master of Disguise | Rex |
| 2001 | Not Another Teen Movie | Roadie |
| 2000 | The Independent | Soldier |
| 2000 | Desperate But Not Serious | Mustachioed Cop |
| 2000 | Hollywood Palms | Young Cop |
| 1999 | Bicentennial Man | Charles |
| 1998 | Jack Frost | TV Weatherman |
| 1997 | Skins | Big John |
| 1997 | Tenacious D HBO Episodes |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Momma Named Me Sheriff | Stanley Goodman (voice) |
| 2016 | Animals. | Ad Man 4 |
| 2015 | Better Call Saul | Don Wachtell |
| 2015 | W/ Bob & David | Various Characters |
| 2014 | Mr. Pickles | Mr. Goodman (voice) |
| 2013 | Rick and Morty | Coldstone Creamery Employee (voice) |
| 2012 | Anger Management | Rodney |
| 2011 | Bob's Burgers | Jimmy Pesto (voice) |
| 2010 | Mary Shelley's Frankenhole | Stewart Lawrence (voice) |
| 2009 | Community | Police Officer |
| 2009 | Modern Family | Carl |
| 2009 | Parks and Recreation | Ranger |
| 2008 | Childrens Hospital | Captain Beach-House |
| 2007 | The Sarah Silverman Program. | Officer Jay McPherson |
| 2007 | Human Giant | Whale Trainer |
| 2006 | American Misfits | |
| 2005 | Moral Orel | |
| 2003 | Arrested Development | Officer Taylor |
| 2003 | Reno 911! | Agent Penrose |
| 2002 | Cedric the Entertainer Presents | |
| 2001 | Next Caller | |
| 2001 | Next! | |
| 2000 | Malcolm in the Middle | Ed |
| 2000 | DAG | Chainsaw |
| 2000 | Curb Your Enthusiasm | Jeremy |
| 1998 | Two Guys and a Girl | Cab Driver |
| 1997 | Just Shoot Me! | Exterminator |
| 1997 | Tenacious D | FBI Agent |
| 1995 | Mr. Show with Bob and David | Various |
| 1994 | Ellen | Transition Guy |