Acting credits
46
Established
Large and steady acting portfolio.
Actor
Jay Johnston
Acting
Career Snapshot
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Movies: 19Series: 27Crew credits: 3
TMDB ID: 1215262
IMDb ID: nm0426678
Known for: Acting
Born: October 22, 1968
Age: 57
Place of birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Gender: Male
Adult content flag: No
Career span: 1994 - 2021
Years active: 28
Average TMDB rating: 6.87
Wikidata: Q6166771
Also known as
Jay Johnson
Other jobs
Writer (2)Producer (1)
Biography
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.
Movies
Movies
Movie credits linked with Jay Johnston.
2.5
Something About Her
as George
2021 Movie
6.9
The Last Laugh
as Self
2016 Movie
5.3
Hell and Back
as Rick (voice)
2015 Movie
7.3
Trevor Moore: High In Church
2015 Movie
4.8
Demoted
as Kline
2011 Movie
The Red Sandwich Christmas Hour
as Jasper Beltsmell
2007 Movie
6.8
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
as Gang Member
2006 Movie
4.3
Dirty Love
as Waiter
2005 Movie
6.0
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
as Eyewitness News Member
2004 Movie
6.7
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
as Eyewitness News Member
2004 Movie
3.9
The Master of Disguise
as Rex
2002 Movie
6.4
Men in Black II
as Agent
2002 Movie
5.8
Not Another Teen Movie
as Roadie
2001 Movie
4.7
Hollywood Palms
as Young Cop
2000 Movie
5.4
The Independent
as Soldier
2000 Movie
4.9
Desperate But Not Serious
as Mustachioed Cop
2000 Movie
7.3
Bicentennial Man
as Charles
1999 Movie
6.0
Jack Frost
as TV Weatherman
1998 Movie
Skins
as Big John
1997 Movie
Series
Series
Series credits linked with Jay Johnston.
5.8
Momma Named Me Sheriff
as Stanley Goodman (voice) • 9 eps
2019 Series
6.2
Animals.
as Ad Man 4 • 1 eps
2016 Series
6.8
W/ Bob & David
as Various Characters • 5 eps
2015 Series
8.7
Better Call Saul
as Don Wachtell • 1 eps
2015 Series
8.2
Mr. Pickles
as Mr. Goodman (voice) • 30 eps
2014 Series
8.7
Rick and Morty
as Coldstone Creamery Employee (voice) • 1 eps
2013 Series
6.2
Anger Management
as Rodney • 1 eps
2012 Series
7.8
Bob's Burgers
as Jimmy Pesto (voice) • 41 eps
2011 Series
7.3
Mary Shelley's Frankenhole
as Stewart Lawrence (voice) • 9 eps
2010 Series
7.9
Modern Family
as Carl • 1 eps
2009 Series
8.0
Community
as Police Officer • 1 eps
2009 Series
8.0
Parks and Recreation
as Ranger • 1 eps
2009 Series
7.1
Childrens Hospital
as Captain Beach-House • 1 eps
2008 Series
7.3
Human Giant
as Whale Trainer • 1 eps
2007 Series
6.3
The Sarah Silverman Program.
as Officer Jay McPherson • 32 eps
2007 Series
8.0
Moral Orel
as Coach Stopframe / Miss Censordoll / Sal Figurelli (voice) • 43 eps
2005 Series
7.9
Arrested Development
as Officer Taylor • 10 eps
2003 Series
7.2
Reno 911!
as FBI Agent • 1 eps
2003 Series
7.0
Next!
2 eps
2001 Series
7.0
DAG
as Chainsaw • 1 eps
2000 Series
8.0
Curb Your Enthusiasm
as Jeremy • 1 eps
2000 Series
8.5
Malcolm in the Middle
as Ed • 1 eps
2000 Series
7.1
Two Guys and a Girl
as Cab Driver • 1 eps
1998 Series
7.1
Tenacious D
as FBI Agent • 1 eps
1997 Series