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Jay Johnston

Jay Johnston

Known For Acting
Birthday Oct 22, 1968 (57)
Birthplace Chicago, Illinois, USA
Popularity 0.5 (history)
Updated Dec 19, 2024
Entry Date Apr 26, 2024
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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 20 ... 23 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

Something About Her

Something About Her

2021

as George

Hell & Back

Hell & Back

2015

as Rick (voice)

Demoted

Demoted

2011

as Kline

Dirty Love

Dirty Love

2005

as Waiter

Nerd Hunter 3004

Nerd Hunter 3004

2004

as Computer Nerd

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

2004

as Eyewitness News Member

Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie

Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie

2004

as Eyewitness News Member

Brainwarp

Brainwarp

2003

as Guy Suave

Men in Black II

Men in Black II

2002

as Agent

Not Another Teen Movie

Not Another Teen Movie

2001

as Roadie

Hollywood Palms

Hollywood Palms

2000

as Young Cop

Desperate But Not Serious

Desperate But Not Serious

2000

as Mustachioed Cop

The Independent

The Independent

2000

as Soldier

Bicentennial Man

Bicentennial Man

1999

as Charles

Jack Frost

Jack Frost

1998

as TV Weatherman

Skins

Skins

1997

as Big John

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Organization Category Movie
Television Credits

Bob's Burgers

as Jimmy Pesto (voice)

Episodes: 41

First Aired: Jan 09, 2011

The Sarah Silverman Program.

as Officer Jay McPherson

Episodes: 32

First Aired: Feb 01, 2007

Mr. Show with Bob and David

as Various

Episodes: 30

First Aired: Nov 03, 1995

Mr. Pickles

as Mr. Goodman (voice)

Episodes: 30

First Aired: Sep 21, 2014

Arrested Development

as Officer Taylor

Episodes: 10

First Aired: Nov 02, 2003

Mary Shelley's Frankenhole

as Stewart Lawrence (voice)

Episodes: 9

First Aired: Jun 28, 2010

Momma Named Me Sheriff

as Stanley Goodman (voice)

Episodes: 9

First Aired: Nov 18, 2019

W/ Bob & David

as Various Characters

Episodes: 5

First Aired: Nov 13, 2015

Malcolm in the Middle

as Ed

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 09, 2000

Human Giant

as Whale Trainer

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 05, 2007

DAG

as Chainsaw

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 14, 2000

Community

as Police Officer

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 17, 2009

Curb Your Enthusiasm

as Jeremy

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 15, 2000

Animals.

as Ad Man 4

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Feb 05, 2016

Childrens Hospital

as Captain Beach-House

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 08, 2008

Just Shoot Me!

as Exterminator

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 04, 1997

The Sarah Silverman Program.

as Chocolate Paul / Officer Jay (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Feb 01, 2007

Tenacious D

as FBI Agent

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 28, 1997

Modern Family

as Carl

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 23, 2009

Parks and Recreation

as Ranger

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 09, 2009

Rick and Morty

as Coldstone Creamery Employee (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 02, 2013

Better Call Saul

as Don Wachtell

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Feb 08, 2015

Ellen

as Transition Guy

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 29, 1994

Anger Management

as Rodney

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jun 28, 2012

Reno 911!

as Agent Penrose

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 23, 2003

Moral Orel

Episodes: 43

First Aired: Dec 12, 2005

Cedric the Entertainer Presents

Episodes: 22

First Aired: Sep 18, 2002

American Misfits

Episodes: 10

First Aired: May 03, 2006

Next Caller

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Jan 17, 2001

Next!

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Jan 17, 2001

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2024 6 4 5 2
2024 7 11 21 3
2024 8 9 23 2
2024 9 4 9 2
2024 10 5 9 3
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2024 12 4 6 1
2025 1 6 11 2
2025 2 3 5 1
2025 3 3 6 1
2025 5 1 2 1
2025 6 1 1 1
2025 7 0 0 0
2025 8 2 12 0
2025 9 0 0 0
2025 10 0 0 0

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