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Jay Johnston

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Jay Johnston

Born October 22, 1968 · Chicago, Illinois, USA

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

Rick and Morty

8.7 TMDB

Rick and Morty

Coldstone Creamery Employee (voice)

Men in Black II

6.4 TMDB

Men in Black II

Agent

Better Call Saul

8.7 TMDB

Better Call Saul

Don Wachtell

Malcolm in the Middle

8.5 TMDB

Malcolm in the Middle

Ed

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

6.7 TMDB

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

Eyewitness News Member

Bicentennial Man

7.3 TMDB

Bicentennial Man

Charles

Modern Family

7.9 TMDB

Modern Family

Carl

Not Another Teen Movie

5.8 TMDB

Not Another Teen Movie

Roadie

Community

8.0 TMDB

Community

Police Officer

Parks and Recreation

8.0 TMDB

Parks and Recreation

Ranger

Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny

6.8 TMDB

Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny

Gang Member

Arrested Development

7.9 TMDB

Arrested Development

Officer Taylor

Jack Frost

6.0 TMDB

Jack Frost

TV Weatherman

Bob's Burgers

7.8 TMDB

Bob's Burgers

Jimmy Pesto (voice), jimmy pesto sr (voice)

Curb Your Enthusiasm

8.1 TMDB

Curb Your Enthusiasm

Jeremy

Mr. Pickles

8.1 TMDB

Mr. Pickles

Mr. Goodman (voice)

The Master of Disguise

4.0 TMDB

The Master of Disguise

Rex

Anger Management

6.3 TMDB

Anger Management

Rodney

Hell and Back

5.3 TMDB

Hell and Back

Rick (voice)

Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie

6.0 TMDB

Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie

Eyewitness News Member

Filmography