Jay Johnston

actor • writer • producer

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...

Born: October 22, 1968 in Chicago, Illinois, USA (age 56)

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Known For

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Arrested Development

Movies & TV Credits

56 total credits across film and television

Title	Rating	Job	Role(s)	Year
Something About Her Movie	5.7	Actor	George	2021
Momma Named Me Sheriff TV Show	6.1	Actor	Stanley Goodman (voice)(9 Episodes)	2019
The Last Laugh Movie	6.9	Actor	Self	2016
Animals. TV Show	7.1	Actor	Ad Man 4(1 Episode)	2016
Hell and Back Movie	5.2	Actor	Rick (voice)	2015
Better Call Saul TV Show	8.9	Actor	Don Wachtell(1 Episode)	2015
W/Bob and David TV Show	7.1	Actor	Various Characters(5 Episodes)	2015
Trevor Moore: High in Church TV Special	7.5	Actor	—	2015
W/Bob and David TV Show	7.1	Writing	Writer(5 Episodes)	2015
Mr. Pickles TV Show	7.5	Actor	Mr. Goodman (voice)(30 Episodes)	2013
Rick and Morty TV Show	8.9	Actor	Coldstone Creamery Employee (voice)(1 Episode)	2013
Next Caller TV Show	5.3	Actor	—(2 Episodes)	2012
Anger Management TV Show	6.4	Actor	Rodney(1 Episode)	2012
Demoted Movie	5.4	Actor	Kline	2011
Bob's Burgers TV Show	8.1	Actor	Jimmy Pesto (voice)(41 Episodes)	2011
Mary Shelley's Frankenhole TV Show	6.9	Actor	Stewart Lawrence (voice)(9 Episodes)	2010
Community TV Show	8.4	Actor	Police Officer(1 Episode)	2009
Modern Family TV Show	8.3	Actor	Carl(1 Episode)	2009
Parks and Recreation TV Show	8.4	Actor	Ranger(1 Episode)	2009
Childrens Hospital TV Show	7.6	Actor	Captain Beach-House(1 Episode)	2008
The Red Sandwich Christmas Hour Movie	6.9	Actor	Jasper Beltsmell	2007
Human Giant TV Show	7.9	Actor	Whale Trainer(1 Episode)	2007
The Sarah Silverman Program. TV Show	7.1	Actor	Officer Jay McPherson(32 Episodes)	2007
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny Movie	6.9	Actor	Gang Member	2006
American Misfits TV Show	—	Actor	—(10 Episodes)	2006
Dirty Love Movie	3.7	Actor	Waiter	2005
Moral Orel TV Show	8.2	Actor	Coach Stopframe / Miss Censordoll / Sal Figurelli (voice)(43 Episodes)	2005
Moral Orel TV Show	8.2	Production	Producer(43 Episodes)	2005
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy Movie	7.3	Actor	Eyewitness News Member	2004
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie Movie	6.2	Actor	Eyewitness News Member	2004
Nerd Hunter 3004 Short Film	2.9	Actor	Computer Nerd	2004
Brainwarp Movie	5.4	Actor	Guy Suave	2003
Arrested Development TV Show	8.4	Actor	Officer Taylor(10 Episodes)	2003
Reno 911! TV Show	7.8	Actor	Agent Penrose(2 Episodes)	2003
The Master of Disguise Movie	3.6	Actor	Rex	2002
Men in Black II Movie	6.0	Actor	Agent	2002
Cedric the Entertainer Presents TV Show	6.1	Actor	—(22 Episodes)	2002
Next! Movie	6.1	Actor	—(2 Episodes)	2002
Not Another Teen Movie Movie	5.9	Actor	Roadie	2001
Desperate But Not Serious Movie	3.8	Actor	Mustachioed Cop	2000
Hollywood Palms Movie	5.0	Actor	Young Cop	2000
The Independent Movie	5.7	Actor	Soldier	2000
Malcolm in the Middle TV Show	8.3	Actor	Ed(1 Episode)	2000
Curb Your Enthusiasm TV Show	8.6	Actor	Jeremy(1 Episode)	2000
DAG TV Show	4.9	Actor	Chainsaw(1 Episode)	2000
Hype TV Show	5.5	Writing	Writer(3 Episodes)	2000
Bicentennial Man Movie	6.8	Actor	Charles	1999
Jack Frost Movie	5.4	Actor	TV Weatherman	1998
Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place TV Show	7.3	Actor	Cab Driver(1 Episode)	1998
Mr. Show and the Incredible, Fantastical News Report Movie	7.1	Writing	Writer	1998
Just Shoot Me! TV Show	6.8	Actor	Exterminator(1 Episode)	1997
Tenacious D TV Show	7.9	Actor	FBI Agent(1 Episode)	1997
Skins Short Film	7.3	Actor	Big John	1997
Mr. Show with Bob and David TV Show	8.2	Actor	Various(30 Episodes)	1995
Mr. Show with Bob and David TV Show	8.2	Writing	Writer(17 Episodes)	1995
Ellen TV Show	6.2	Actor	Transition Guy(1 Episode)	1994

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Jay Johnston

Known For

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

Bicentennial Man

Men in Black II

Arrested Development

Movies & TV Credits

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