Jay Johnston
Acting Born Oct 22, 1968 Chicago, Illinois, USA 24 credits
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.
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Full filmography
- Rick and Morty (2013) as Coldstone Creamery Employee (voice)
- Modern Family (2009) as Carl
- Better Call Saul (2015) as Don Wachtell
- Bob's Burgers (2011) as Jimmy Pesto (voice)
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Jeremy
- Malcolm in the Middle (2000) as Ed
- Community (2009) as Police Officer
- Arrested Development (2003) as Officer Taylor
- Parks and Recreation (2009) as Ranger
- Reno 911! (2003) as FBI Agent
- Reno 911! (2003) as Agent Penrose
- Ellen (1994) as Transition Guy
- Just Shoot Me! (1997) as Exterminator
- Childrens Hospital (2008) as Captain Beach-House
- Anger Management (2012) as Rodney
- The Sarah Silverman Program. (2007) as Officer Jay McPherson
- Two Guys and a Girl (1998) as Cab Driver
- Mr. Show with Bob and David (1995) as Various
- Men in Black II (2002) as Agent
- Mr. Pickles (2014) as Mr. Goodman (voice)
- Moral Orel (2005) as Coach Stopframe / Miss Censordoll / Sal Figurelli (voice)
- Not Another Teen Movie (2001) as Roadie
- Animals. (2016) as Ad Man 4
- Bicentennial Man (1999) as Charles