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.
Filmography
all 61
TV Shows 34
Movies 27
Voice 6
self 4
Writer 2
Producer 1
Stanley Goodman (voice)

Momma Named Me Sheriff (2019)
TV
Ad Man 4

Animals. (2016)
TV
5.79
'Great Big World of Sports' Host

W/ Bob & David (2015)
TV
5.8
Rick (voice)

Hell & Back (2015)
Movie
Don Wachtell

Better Call Saul (2015)
TV
7.57
Mr. Goodman (voice)

Mr. Pickles (2014)
TV
6
Coldstone Creamery Employee (voice)

Rick and Morty (2013)
TV
7.16
Officer Dumphy

High School USA! (2013)
TV
6
Kline

Demoted (2011)
Movie
6
Jimmy Pesto (voice)

Bob's Burgers (2011)
TV
8.56
Stewart Lawrence (voice)

Mary Shelley's Frankenhole (2010)
TV
10
Police Officer

Community (2009)
TV
6.11
Captain Beach-House

Childrens Hospital (2008)
TV
6.1
Whale Trainer

Human Giant (2007)
TV
Officer Jay McPherson

The Sarah Silverman Program. (2007)
TV
6
Officer 'Shuggatitz'

Last Laugh '06 (2006)
Movie
Carl Jason

Lovespring International (2006)
TV
Producer / Director / Writer

Moral Orel (2005)
TV
6
Waiter

Dirty Love (2005)
Movie
Bill Combs

Weekends at the D.L. (2005)
TV
Computer Nerd

Nerd Hunter 3004 (2004)
Movie
Eyewitness News Member

Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie (2004)
Movie
2
Eyewitness News Member

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
Movie
5.87
Officer Taylor

Arrested Development (2003)
TV
5.88
Agent Penrose

Reno 911! (2003)
TV
4.75
Guy Suave

Brainwarp (2003)
Movie
Various

Next! (2001)
TV
Young Cop

Hollywood Palms (2000)
Movie
Chainsaw

DAG (2000)
TV
Soldier

The Independent (2000)
Movie
Mustachioed Cop

Desperate But Not Serious (2000)
Movie
Writer

Hype (2000)
TV
TV Weatherman

Jack Frost (1998)
Movie
9
Various Characters

Mr. Show and the Incredible, Fantastical News Report (1998)
Movie
FBI Agent

Tenacious D (1997)
TV
5.82
Exterminator

Just Shoot Me! (1997)
TV
8
Big John

Skins (1997)
Movie
Various / Writer

Mr. Show with Bob and David (1995)
TV
4.33
Transition Guy

Ellen (1994)
TV
6
Self - Comedian

The Gavin McInnes Show
TV
Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1968-10-22 (56 years old)
Birth NameJay James Johnston
Birth PlaceChicago, United States
CitizenshipsUnited States
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