Acting
Jay Johnston
Oct 22, 1968 (57 years) Chicago, Illinois, USA
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
8.7
Rick and Morty
Coldstone Creamery Employee (voice)
8.7
Better Call Saul
Don Wachtell
7.9
Modern Family
Carl
8.5
Malcolm in the Middle
Ed
6.4
Men in Black II
Agent
8.0
Community
Police Officer
8.0
Parks and Recreation
Ranger
7.8
Bob's Burgers
Jimmy Pesto (voice)
7.9
Arrested Development
Officer Taylor
8.1
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Jeremy
7.3
Bicentennial Man
Charles
6.7
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Eyewitness News Member
5.8
Not Another Teen Movie
Roadie
6.8
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
Gang Member
6.3
Anger Management
Rodney
Filmography
3.2
Something About Her
2021 · George
5.9
Momma Named Me Sheriff
2019 · Stanley Goodman (voice)
6.3
Animals.
2016 · Ad Man 4
7.0
The Last Laugh
2016 · Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
8.7
Better Call Saul
2015 · Don Wachtell
5.3
Hell and Back
2015 · Rick (voice)
6.8
W/ Bob & David
2015 · Various Characters
7.2
Trevor Moore: High In Church
2015
8.1
Mr. Pickles
2014 · Mr. Goodman (voice)
8.7
Rick and Morty
2013 · Coldstone Creamery Employee (voice)
6.3
Anger Management
2012 · Rodney
7.8
Bob's Burgers
2011 · Jimmy Pesto (voice)
6.8
NTSF:SD:SUV::
2011 · The Letterer
4.8
Demoted
2011 · Kline
7.4
Mary Shelley's Frankenhole
2010 · Stewart Lawrence (voice)
7.9
Modern Family
2009 · Carl
8.0
Community
2009 · Police Officer
8.0
Parks and Recreation
2009 · Ranger
7.0
Childrens Hospital
2008 · Captain Beach-House
6.3
The Sarah Silverman Program
2007 · Officer Jay McPherson
7.3
Human Giant
2007 · Whale Trainer
The Red Sandwich Christmas Hour
2007 · Jasper Beltsmell
6.8
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
2006 · Gang Member
8.0
Moral Orel
2005 · Coach Stopframe / Miss Censordoll / Sal Figurelli (voice)
4.3
Dirty Love
2005 · Waiter
6.7
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
2004 · Eyewitness News Member
6.0
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
2004 · Eyewitness News Member
7.9
Arrested Development
2003 · Officer Taylor
7.3
Reno 911!
2003 · FBI Agent
6.4
Men in Black II
2002 · Agent