Jay Johnston

Jay Johnston Full Name: Jay Johnston Alias: Jimmy Poplopovich "Pesto" Sr. Origin: Chicago, Illinois, USA Occupation: Actor Comedian Writer Skills: Entertainment Talent Hobby: Acting Writing Comedy Goals: Overturn the 2020 presidential election results and keep Donald Trump in office (failed) Crimes: Rioting Conspiracy Insurrection Trespassing Sedition Vandalism Type of Villain: Fallen Actor

Jay Johnston is an actor and comedian. He is most notable for his work as a writer and cast member for Mr. Show with Bob and David, and for his roles in The Sarah Silverman Program, Arrested Development, and Bob's Burgers.

He was the voice of Jimmy Pesto in Bob's Burgers from 2011 until he was fired in 2021.

He was one of the participants of the 2021 United States Capitol storming.

Villainy

in 2015, Johnston appeared on The Gavin McInnes Show, hosted by the eponymous founder of the far-right group, the Proud Boys.

In March 2021, a message sent by the FBI on Twitter was seeking the identity of a man who bore resemblance to Johnston, and who was identified as Johnston by friends of the actor. In a December 2021 article by The Daily Beast, two of Johnston's friends said he admitted to being at the Capitol on January 6th.

After the FBI tweeted news of his alleged participation, Johnston's colleagues and friends from Mr. Show with Bob and David tried to reach out to Johnston, but received no response. In December 2021, he was fired from Bob's Burgers. It is unknown if he was charged, arrested, or brought in for questioning.

Trivia

• Jimmy Pesto (the character Jay Johnston voices) didn't make any appearances in Season 12 of Bob's Burgers.
  • Jimmy Pesto does however appear in The Bob's Burgers Movie in a few scenes but has no dialogue.