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Jay Johnson
Jay Johnston
Acting
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.
Known For
Filmography
Movies
Something About Her
as George
The Last Laugh
as Self
Hell and Back
as Rick (voice)
Trevor Moore: High In Church
Demoted
as Kline
The Red Sandwich Christmas Hour
as Jasper Beltsmell
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
as Gang Member
Dirty Love
as Waiter
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
as Eyewitness News Member
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
as Eyewitness News Member
TV Shows
Momma Named Me Sheriff
as Stanley Goodman (voice) · 9 ep.
Animals.
as Ad Man 4 · 1 ep.
Better Call Saul
as Don Wachtell · 1 ep.
W/ Bob & David
as Various Characters · 5 ep.
Mr. Pickles
as Mr. Goodman (voice) · 31 ep.
Rick and Morty
as Coldstone Creamery Employee (voice) · 1 ep.
Anger Management
as Rodney · 1 ep.
Bob's Burgers
as Jimmy Pesto (voice) · 41 ep.
Mary Shelley's Frankenhole
as Stewart Lawrence (voice) · 9 ep.
Modern Family
as Carl · 1 ep.