Jay Johnston
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.
The Independent
(Soldier)
Something About Her
(George)
The Last Laugh
(Self)
Men in Black II
(Agent)
The Master of Disguise
(Rex)
Desperate But Not Serious
(Mustachioed Cop)
Jack Frost
(TV Weatherman)
Hell & Back
(Rick (voice))
Brainwarp
(Guy Suave)
Nerd Hunter 3004
(Computer Nerd)
Dirty Love
(Waiter)
Demoted
(Kline)
Not Another Teen Movie
(Roadie)
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
(Eyewitness News Member)
Hollywood Palms
(Young Cop)
Skins
(Big John)
Bicentennial Man
(Charles)
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
(Eyewitness News Member)
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
(Gang Member)
Trevor Moore: High In Church
The Sarah Silverman Program.
(Officer Jay McPherson)
Moral Orel
Mr. Show with Bob and David
(Various)
Malcolm in the Middle
(Ed)
Human Giant
(Whale Trainer)
Arrested Development
(Officer Taylor)
Cedric the Entertainer Presents
DAG
(Chainsaw)
Mary Shelley's Frankenhole
(Stewart Lawrence (voice))
Next Caller
American Misfits
Community
(Police Officer)
Mr. Pickles
(Mr. Goodman (voice))
Curb Your Enthusiasm
(Jeremy)
Animals.
(Ad Man 4)
Childrens Hospital
(Captain Beach-House)
Bob's Burgers
(Jimmy Pesto (voice))
Just Shoot Me!
(Exterminator)
The Sarah Silverman Program.
(Chocolate Paul / Officer Jay (voice))
Tenacious D
(FBI Agent)
Modern Family
(Carl)
Next!
Parks and Recreation
(Ranger)
Rick and Morty
(Coldstone Creamery Employee (voice))
Better Call Saul
(Don Wachtell)
Momma Named Me Sheriff
(Stanley Goodman (voice))
Ellen
(Transition Guy)
W/ Bob & David
(Various Characters)
Anger Management
(Rodney)
Reno 911!
(Agent Penrose)