Jay Johnston

Jay Johnston

CountryUnited States United States
GenderMale
BirthdayOkt. 22, 1968
BiographyJay James Johnston (born October 22, 1968) is an American actor and comedian. He was a writer and cast member on Mr. Show with Bob and David and had roles on The Sarah Silverman Program, Moral Orel, Arrested Development, and Bob's Burgers.

Johnston participated in the United States Capitol attack on January 6, 2021, and was arrested and charged on June 7, 2023. Following the incident, Johnston was fired from his longtime role as Jimmy Pesto on Bob's Burgers; he has not appeared in any films or television shows since. He pleaded guilty on July 8, 2024, and was sentenced to one year and one day in prison on October 28, 2024, but was pardoned by Donald Trump in January 2025.

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Known For

Moral Orel
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Moral Orel

as Coach Stopframe
Mr. Pickles
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Mr. Pickles

as Stanley Goodman
The Sarah Silverman Program
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The Sarah Silverman Program

as Officer Jay
W/ Bob & David
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W/ Bob & David

as Various Characters

Part of Crew

Moral Orel
Ended

Moral Orel

as Co-Executive Producer

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