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.
Acting
TV
Rick and Morty
as Coldstone Creamery Employee (voice)
2013
Movie
Men in Black II
as Agent
2002
TV
Better Call Saul
as Don Wachtell
2015
TV
Malcolm in the Middle
as Ed
2000
Movie
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
as Eyewitness News Member
2004
Movie
Bicentennial Man
as Charles
1999
TV
Modern Family
as Carl
2009
Movie
Not Another Teen Movie
as Roadie
2001
TV
Community
as Police Officer
2009
TV
Parks and Recreation
as Ranger
2009
Movie
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
as Gang Member
2006
TV
Arrested Development
as Officer Taylor
2003
Movie
Jack Frost
as TV Weatherman
1998
TV
Bob's Burgers
as Jimmy Pesto (voice)
2011
TV
Curb Your Enthusiasm
as Jeremy
2000
TV
Mr. Pickles
as Mr. Goodman (voice)
2014
Movie
The Master of Disguise
as Rex
2002
TV
Anger Management
as Rodney
2012
Movie
Hell and Back
as Rick (voice)
2015
Movie
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
as Eyewitness News Member
2004
TV
Reno 911!
as FBI Agent
2003
TV
Reno 911!
as Agent Penrose
2003
TV
Just Shoot Me!
as Exterminator
1997
TV
Two Guys and a Girl
as Cab Driver
1998