Cast & creator
Jay Johnston
Best known for Modern Family, Rick and Morty, Bob's Burgers
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.
Also known as: Jay Johnson
22
film credits
38
television credits
53
1994–2021 · acting roles
6.8
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (60)
Showing 60 of 60 credits
Modern Family
Carl
2009
Rick and Morty
Coldstone Creamery Employee (voice)
2013
Bob's Burgers
Jimmy Pesto (voice)
2011
Better Call Saul
Don Wachtell
2015
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Jeremy
2000
Malcolm in the Middle
Ed
2000
Parks and Recreation
Ranger
2009
Community
Police Officer
2009
Arrested Development
Officer Taylor
2003
Reno 911!
FBI Agent
2003Reno 911!
Agent Penrose
2003
Childrens Hospital
Captain Beach-House
2008
Anger Management
Rodney
2012
Ellen
Transition Guy
1994
Just Shoot Me!
Exterminator
1997
Two Guys and a Girl
Cab Driver
1998
The Sarah Silverman Program
Officer Jay McPherson
2007
Men in Black II
Agent
2002
NTSF:SD:SUV::
The Letterer
2011
Mr. Show with Bob and David
Various
1995Mr. Show with Bob and David
Writer
1995
Mr. Pickles
Mr. Goodman (voice)
2014
Moral Orel
Coach Stopframe / Miss Censordoll / Sal Figurelli (voice)
2005Moral Orel
Producer
2005Moral Orel
Director
2005Moral Orel
Writer
2005
Human Giant
Whale Trainer
2007
Bicentennial Man
Charles
1999
Not Another Teen Movie
Roadie
2001
Animals.
Ad Man 4
2016
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Eyewitness News Member
2004
DAG
Chainsaw
2000
Momma Named Me Sheriff
Stanley Goodman (voice)
2019
Tenacious D
FBI Agent
1997
Mary Shelley's Frankenhole
Stewart Lawrence (voice)
2010Cedric the Entertainer Presents
2002
Jack Frost
TV Weatherman
1998
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
Gang Member
2006
W/ Bob & David
Various Characters
2015W/ Bob & David
Writer
2015
The Master of Disguise
Rex
2002
Hell and Back
Rick (voice)
2015Next Caller
2001
Dirty Love
Waiter
2005
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
Eyewitness News Member
2004Hype
Writer
2000
The Last Laugh
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2016
Next!
2001
Demoted
Kline
2011Mr. Show and the Incredible, Fantastical News Report
Writer
1998
Hollywood Palms
Young Cop
2000
The Independent
Soldier
2000Brainwarp
Guy Suave
2003
Desperate But Not Serious
Mustachioed Cop
2000
Trevor Moore: High In Church
2015
Something About Her
George
2021
The Red Sandwich Christmas Hour
Jasper Beltsmell
2007Nerd Hunter 3004
Computer Nerd
2004
Skins
Big John
1997