Actor Jay Johnston Who Played Jimmy Pesto In ‘Bob’s Burgers’ Arrested For Involvement In Capitol Attack

Actor Jay Johnston Arrested & Charged For Involvement In January 6th Capitol Attack

A Hollywood actor who appeared on “Bob’s Burgers” has been arrested in California and charged in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Jay Johnston faces charges of felony obstruction of officers during civil disorder as well as several misdemeanor offenses, according to court documents.

The Daily Beast reported in December 2021 that Johnston had been “banned” from Bobs Burgers where he voiced the character of Jimmy Pesto Sr.

 

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Jay is best known for his work as a writer and cast member on Mr. Show with Bob and David and for his roles on The Sarah Silverman Program, Arrested Development, and Bob’s Burgers.

Johnston starred on all three seasons of Comedy Central’s The Sarah Silverman Program as “Officer Jay McPherson”, the love interest of Sarah’s sister Laura in the series.

The series reunited Johnston with Mr. Show cast members Brian Posehn, Scott Aukerman, B. J. Porter, and Paul F. Tompkins.

Johnston had a recurring voice role as Jimmy Pesto Sr. in the Fox animated series Bob’s Burgers from 2011 until his firing in 2021.