Jay Johnston
Acting Born Oct 22, 1968 Chicago, Illinois, USA 59 credits
Biography
Jay Johnston works in acting. Born October 22, 1968 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Archytele tracks 59 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Something About Her
Momma Named Me Sheriff
Animals.The Last Laugh
Better Call SaulW/ Bob & DavidW/ Bob & David · WriterHell and BackTrevor Moore: High In Church
Mr. Pickles
Rick and Morty
Anger Management
Bob's BurgersDemoted
Mary Shelley's Frankenhole
Modern FamilyCommunityParks and Recreation
Childrens Hospital
The Sarah Silverman ProgramHuman GiantThe Red Sandwich Christmas Hour
Tenacious D in The Pick of DestinyAmerican Misfits
Moral OrelMoral Orel · ProducerMoral Orel · DirectorMoral Orel · WriterDirty Love
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron BurgundyWake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost MovieNerd Hunter 3004
Arrested DevelopmentReno 911!Reno 911!Brainwarp
Men in Black IIThe Master of DisguiseCedric the Entertainer Presents
Not Another Teen MovieNext!Next Caller
Curb Your EnthusiasmMalcolm in the MiddleDAGHype · WriterDesperate But Not Serious
Bicentennial Man
Two Guys and a GirlJack FrostMr. Show and the Incredible, Fantastical News Report · Writer
Just Shoot Me!Tenacious DSkins
Mr. Show with Bob and DavidMr. Show with Bob and David · Writer
Ellen
Full Filmography
59 titles- Something About Her (2021) as George
- Momma Named Me Sheriff (2019) as Stanley Goodman (voice)
- Animals. (2016) as Ad Man 4
- The Last Laugh (2016) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Better Call Saul (2015) as Don Wachtell
- W/ Bob & David (2015) as Various Characters
- W/ Bob & David (2015) Writer
- Hell and Back (2015) as Rick (voice)
- Trevor Moore: High In Church (2015)
- Mr. Pickles (2014) as Mr. Goodman (voice)
- Rick and Morty (2013) as Coldstone Creamery Employee (voice)
- Anger Management (2012) as Rodney
- Bob's Burgers (2011) as Jimmy Pesto (voice)
- Demoted (2011) as Kline
- Mary Shelley's Frankenhole (2010) as Stewart Lawrence (voice)
- Modern Family (2009) as Carl
- Community (2009) as Police Officer
- Parks and Recreation (2009) as Ranger
- Childrens Hospital (2008) as Captain Beach-House
- The Sarah Silverman Program (2007) as Officer Jay McPherson
- Human Giant (2007) as Whale Trainer
- The Red Sandwich Christmas Hour (2007) as Jasper Beltsmell
- Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny (2006) as Gang Member
- American Misfits (2006)
- Moral Orel (2005) as Coach Stopframe / Miss Censordoll / Sal Figurelli (voice)
- Moral Orel (2005) Producer
- Moral Orel (2005) Director
- Moral Orel (2005) Writer
- Dirty Love (2005) as Waiter
- Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) as Eyewitness News Member
- Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie (2004) as Eyewitness News Member
- Nerd Hunter 3004 (2004) as Computer Nerd
- Arrested Development (2003) as Officer Taylor
- Reno 911! (2003) as FBI Agent
- Reno 911! (2003) as Agent Penrose
- Brainwarp (2003) as Guy Suave
- Men in Black II (2002) as Agent
- The Master of Disguise (2002) as Rex
- Cedric the Entertainer Presents (2002)
- Not Another Teen Movie (2001) as Roadie
- Next! (2001)
- Next Caller (2001)
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Jeremy
- Malcolm in the Middle (2000) as Ed
- DAG (2000) as Chainsaw
- Hype (2000) Writer
- Desperate But Not Serious (2000) as Mustachioed Cop
- The Independent (2000) as Soldier
- Hollywood Palms (2000) as Young Cop
- Bicentennial Man (1999) as Charles
- Two Guys and a Girl (1998) as Cab Driver
- Jack Frost (1998) as TV Weatherman
- Mr. Show and the Incredible, Fantastical News Report (1998) Writer
- Just Shoot Me! (1997) as Exterminator
- Tenacious D (1997) as FBI Agent
- Skins (1997) as Big John
- Mr. Show with Bob and David (1995) as Various
- Mr. Show with Bob and David (1995) Writer
- Ellen (1994) as Transition Guy
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jay Johnston best known for?
Jay Johnston is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Better Call Saul (2015), Mr. Pickles (2014), Rick and Morty (2013), Anger Management (2012).
When and where was Jay Johnston born?
Jay Johnston was born on October 22, 1968 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
How many credits does Jay Johnston have?
Jay Johnston has accumulated over 59 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1994 to 2021.
What is Jay Johnston's background in cinema and television?
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 participa...