Jay Johnston
Born
October 22, 1968 (age 57)
Birthplace
Chicago, Illinois, USA

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.

Movies

TV Series

Momma Named Me Sheriff
Momma Named Me Sheriff
2019 ★ 5.8
Stanley Goodman (voice)
9 Episodes
Animals.
Animals.
2016 ★ 6.2
Ad Man 4
1 Episode
W/ Bob & David
W/ Bob & David
2015 ★ 6.8
Various Characters
5 Episodes
Better Call Saul
Better Call Saul
2015 ★ 8.7
Don Wachtell
1 Episode
Mr. Pickles
Mr. Pickles
2014 ★ 8.2
Mr. Goodman (voice)
30 Episodes
Rick and Morty
Rick and Morty
2013 ★ 8.7
Coldstone Creamery Employee (voice)
1 Episode
Anger Management
Anger Management
2012 ★ 6.2
Rodney
1 Episode
Bob's Burgers
Bob's Burgers
2011 ★ 7.8
Jimmy Pesto (voice)
41 Episodes
Mary Shelley's Frankenhole
Mary Shelley's Frankenhole
2010 ★ 7.2
Stewart Lawrence (voice)
9 Episodes
Modern Family
Modern Family
2009 ★ 7.9
Carl
1 Episode
Community
Community
2009 ★ 8.0
Police Officer
1 Episode
Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation
2009 ★ 8.0
Ranger
1 Episode
Childrens Hospital
Childrens Hospital
2008 ★ 7.1
Captain Beach-House
1 Episode
Human Giant
Human Giant
2007 ★ 7.3
Whale Trainer
1 Episode
The Sarah Silverman Program.
The Sarah Silverman Program.
2007 ★ 6.3
Officer Jay McPherson
32 Episodes
American Misfits
American Misfits
2006 ★ 3.0
10 Episodes
Moral Orel
Moral Orel
2005 ★ 8.0
Coach Stopframe / Miss Censordoll / Sal Figurelli (voice)
43 Episodes
Arrested Development
Arrested Development
2003 ★ 7.9
Officer Taylor
10 Episodes
Reno 911!
Reno 911!
2003 ★ 7.2
Agent Penrose
2 Episodes
Cedric the Entertainer Presents
Cedric the Entertainer Presents
2002 ★ 5.3
22 Episodes
Next Caller
Next Caller
2001
2 Episodes
Next!
Next!
2001 ★ 7.0
2 Episodes
DAG
DAG
2000 ★ 7.0
Chainsaw
1 Episode
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000 ★ 8.0
Jeremy
1 Episode
Malcolm in the Middle
Malcolm in the Middle
2000 ★ 8.5
Ed
1 Episode
Two Guys and a Girl
Two Guys and a Girl
1998 ★ 7.1
Cab Driver
1 Episode
Tenacious D
Tenacious D
1997 ★ 7.1
FBI Agent
1 Episode
Just Shoot Me!
Just Shoot Me!
1997 ★ 6.6
Exterminator
1 Episode
Mr. Show with Bob and David
Mr. Show with Bob and David
1995 ★ 7.6
Various
30 Episodes
Ellen
Ellen
1994 ★ 6.1
Transition Guy
1 Episode