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Jay Johnston
Actor, Writer, Producer, Director, Additional CreditsBorn October 22, 1968 (56 years)
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.
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
| 2022 | Wing Dad · as Allen |
| 2021 | Something About Her · as George |
| 2019 | Momma Named Me Sheriff (TV Series) · as Stanley Goodman (voice) |
| 2019 | Kevin Hart's Guide to Black History · as Postal Worker 2 |
| 2016 | Take My Wife (2016) (TV Series) · as Guy |
| 2016 | Hidden America with Jonah Ray (TV Series) · as John |
| 2016 | Love (TV Series) · as Pastor Lewis |
| 2016 | Animals (2016) (TV Series) · as Ad Man 4 |
| 2015 | W/ Bob & David (TV Series) · as Various Characters |
| 2015 | Hell and Back · as Rick (voice) |
| 2015 | |
| 2015 | Better Call Saul (TV Series) · as Don Wachtell |
| 2013 | Rick and Morty (TV Series) · as Coldstone Creamery Employee (voice) |
| 2013 | Mr. Pickles (TV Series) · as Mr. Goodman (voice) |
| 2013 | High School USA! (TV Series) · as Officer Dumphy |
| 2012 | Beforel Orel: Trust · as Coach Daniel Stopframe |
| 2012 | Anger Management (TV Series) · as Rodney |
| 2012 | Comedy Bang! Bang! (TV Series) · as Repairman |
| 2012 | Next Caller (TV Series) |
| 2011 | NTSF:SD:SUV:: (TV Series) · as The Letterer |
| 2011 | Jon Benjamin Has a Van (TV Series) · as Greg Devlin |
| 2011 | |
| 2011 | Bob's Burgers (TV Series) · as Jimmy Pesto (voice) |
| 2010 | Nick Swardson's Pretend Time (TV Series) · as Jim Chance |
| 2010 | Mary Shelley's Frankenhole (TV Series) · as Stewart Lawrence (voice) |
| 2009 | Modern Family (TV Series) · as Carl |
| 2009 | Community (TV Series) · as Police Officer |
| 2009 | Parks and Recreation (TV Series) · as Ranger |
| 2009 | Secret at Arrow Lake · as Dr. William Hardin |
| 2008 | Childrens Hospital (TV Series) · as Captain Beach-House |
| 2007 | Larry the Cable Guy's Christmas Spectacular · as Mormon Guy |
| 2007 | Human Giant (TV Series) · as Whale Trainer |
| 2007 | The Sarah Silverman Program (TV Series) · as Officer Jay Mcpherson |
| 2006 | Last Laugh '06 · as Officer 'shuggatitz' |
| 2006 | Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny · as Gang Member |
| 2006 | Scream Awards 2006 · as Irs Guy |
| 2006 | Lovespring International (TV Series) · as Carl Jason |
| 2006 | American Misfits (TV Series) |
| 2005 | Moral Orel (TV Series) |
| 2005 | Dirty Love · as Waiter |
| 2005 | Weekends at the DL (TV Series) · as Bill Combs |
| 2004 | Wake Up, Ron Burgundy · as Eyewitness News Member |
| 2004 | Last Laugh '04 · as Pervert |
| 2004 | Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy · as Eyewitness News Member |
| 2003 | Tenacious D: The Complete Masterworks · as (segment "road Gig") |
| 2003 | Arrested Development (TV Series) · as Officer Taylor |
| 2003 | Reno 911! (TV Series) · as Agent Penrose |
| 2002 | Cedric the Entertainer Presents (TV Series) |
| 2002 | The Master of Disguise · as Rex |
| 2002 | Men in Black II · as Agent |
| 2002 | Last Call with Carson Daly (TV Series) · as Dr. Lou |
| 2002 | Next! · as Various |
| 2001 | Not Another Teen Movie · as Roadie |
| 2001 | Spring Break Lawyer · as Fantasy Sequence Reporter |
| 2001 | Hollywood Palms · as Young Cop |
| 2000 | DAG (TV Series) · as Chainsaw |
| 2000 | The Independent · as Soldier |
| 2000 | Curb Your Enthusiasm (TV Series) · as Jeremy |
| 2000 | Malcolm in the Middle (TV Series) · as Ed |
| 1999 | Desperate But Not Serious · as Mustachioed Cop |
| 1999 | Bicentennial Man · as Charles |
| 1999 | Ultimate Trek: Star Trek's Greatest Moments · as Spock |
| 1998 | Jack Frost · as Tv Weatherman |
| 1998 | Mr. Show and the Incredible, Fantastical News Report · as Various Characters |
| 1998 | Two Guys and a Girl (TV Series) · as Cab Driver |
| 1997 | Tenacious D (TV Series) · as Fbi Agent |
| 1997 | Alright Already (TV Series) · as Overnight Parcel Guy |
| 1997 | Just Shoot Me! (TV Series) · as Exterminator |
| 1996 | Mr. Show with Bob and David: Fantastic Newness · as Various Characters |
| 1995 | Mr. Show (TV Series) · as Various |
| 1994 | Ellen (TV Series) · as Transition Guy |