Person

Jay Johnston

Acting · Born 1968-10-22 · 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.

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  Rick and Morty

  Coldstone Creamery Employee (voice)

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  Modern Family

  Carl

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  Better Call Saul

  Don Wachtell

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  Curb Your Enthusiasm

  Jeremy

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  Bob's Burgers

  Jimmy Pesto (voice)

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  Malcolm in the Middle

  Ed

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  Community

  Police Officer

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  Parks and Recreation

  Ranger

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  Arrested Development

  Officer Taylor

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  Reno 911!

  FBI Agent

• 2021Something About HerGeorge
• 2019Momma Named Me SheriffStanley Goodman (voice)
• 2016The Last LaughSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
• 2016Animals.Ad Man 4
• 2015W/ Bob & DavidVarious Characters
• 2015Hell and BackRick (voice)
• 2015Trevor Moore: High In Church
• 2015Better Call SaulDon Wachtell
• 2014Mr. PicklesMr. Goodman (voice)
• 2013Rick and MortyColdstone Creamery Employee (voice)
• 2012Anger ManagementRodney
• 2011DemotedKline
• 2011Bob's BurgersJimmy Pesto (voice)
• 2010Mary Shelley's FrankenholeStewart Lawrence (voice)
• 2009Modern FamilyCarl
• 2009CommunityPolice Officer
• 2009Parks and RecreationRanger
• 2008Childrens HospitalCaptain Beach-House
• 2007The Red Sandwich Christmas HourJasper Beltsmell
• 2007Human GiantWhale Trainer
• 2007The Sarah Silverman Program.Officer Jay McPherson
• 2006Tenacious D in The Pick of DestinyGang Member
• 2006American Misfits
• 2005Moral OrelCoach Stopframe / Miss Censordoll / Sal Figurelli (voice)
• 2005Dirty LoveWaiter
• 2004Nerd Hunter 3004Computer Nerd
• 2004Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost MovieEyewitness News Member
• 2004Anchorman: The Legend of Ron BurgundyEyewitness News Member
• 2003Arrested DevelopmentOfficer Taylor
• 2003Reno 911!FBI Agent
• 2003BrainwarpGuy Suave
• 2002Cedric the Entertainer Presents
• 2002The Master of DisguiseRex
• 2002Men in Black IIAgent
• 2001Not Another Teen MovieRoadie
• 2001Next Caller
• 2001Next!
• 2000Hollywood PalmsYoung Cop
• 2000DAGChainsaw
• 2000The IndependentSoldier
• 2000Desperate But Not SeriousMustachioed Cop
• 2000Curb Your EnthusiasmJeremy
• 2000HypeWriter
• 2000Malcolm in the MiddleEd
• 1999Bicentennial ManCharles
• 1998Jack FrostTV Weatherman
• 1998Mr. Show and the Incredible, Fantastical News ReportWriter
• 1998Two Guys and a GirlCab Driver
• 1997Tenacious DFBI Agent
• 1997Just Shoot Me!Exterminator
• 1997SkinsBig John
• 1995Mr. Show with Bob and DavidVarious
• 1994EllenTransition Guy