Who is Jay Johnston? | The US Sun

Publish date: 2024-06-28

JAY Johnston is a much-loved actor, best known for his appearances in sitcoms including Bob's Burgers.

Johnston has been appearing on television comedy shows since the 1990s, he does voice acting for various animated programs as well.

Who is Jay Johnston?

Jay Johnston is a comedic performer from Chicago, Illinois.

He graduated from Columbia College Chicago, where he studied acting.

After graduating college, Johnston joined the Chicago Second City's comedy tour until he began starring regularly on the HBO sketch comedy series, Mr. Show.

He acted in and contributed to Mr. Show from 1995 to 1998.

What television shows has he acted in?

From 2007 to 2010, Jay Johnston was a series regular on Sarah Silverman's titular Comedy Central show, The Sarah Silverman Program.

On the program, he played the love interest of Sarah Silverman's sister Laura.

From 2011 to 2021, Johnston did voice over acting for Fox's animated show, Bob's Burgers.

On Bob's Burgers, he voiced the titular character's arch-rival, Jimmy Pesto.

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In 2020, he appeared in one episode of Breaking Bad spin-off Better Call Saul.

Is Jay Johnston married?

Jay Johnston is not married and reportedly single.

Previously, Johnston was in a relationship Criminal Minds actress Paget Brewster.

The timeline of Johnston and Brewster's relationship history has not been disclosed to the media.

Johnston does not have any children.

Was Jay Johnston arrested?

On Wednesday, June 7, it was reported that Johnston, 52, was arrested and charged in California. He was charged in connection with the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol.

He was charged with civil disorder, entering in a restricted building, disorderly conduct, and impeding passage.

In December of 2021, Johnston was reportedly banned from the popular series, Bob's Burgers due to the riots.