
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.
Acting

Something About Her
George

Momma Named Me Sheriff
Stanley Goodman (voice)

The Last Laugh
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Animals.
Ad Man 4

W/ Bob & David
Various Characters

Hell and Back
Rick (voice)

Trevor Moore: High In Church

Better Call Saul
Don Wachtell

Mr. Pickles
Mr. Goodman (voice)

Rick and Morty
Coldstone Creamery Employee (voice)

Anger Management
Rodney

Demoted
Kline

Bob's Burgers
Jimmy Pesto (voice)

Mary Shelley's Frankenhole
Stewart Lawrence (voice)

Modern Family
Carl

Community
Police Officer

Parks and Recreation
Ranger

Childrens Hospital
Captain Beach-House

The Red Sandwich Christmas Hour
Jasper Beltsmell

Human Giant
Whale Trainer

The Sarah Silverman Program.
Officer Jay McPherson

Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
Gang Member
American Misfits

Moral Orel
Coach Stopframe / Miss Censordoll / Sal Figurelli (voice)

Dirty Love
Waiter
Nerd Hunter 3004
Computer Nerd

Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
Eyewitness News Member

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Eyewitness News Member

Arrested Development
Officer Taylor

Reno 911!
FBI Agent
