Known for movies
Days of Our Lives (1999-2012)
as Philip Kiriakis
The Young and the Restless (1973)
as Brendon #1 (1999)
Hack! (2007)
as Johnny
North Shore (2004-2005)
as Chris Remsen
Short Info
| Fact | Lead vocalist and co-songwriter for Solid Jones, a high powered funk/rock fusion band. Other members include Bryan Powers, 'Dirty' Dave Harp, Rick Steff, Dave Green and Kevin Houston. As a singer he has a distinctive strong, husky voice and a very impressive range. |
Jay Kenneth Johnson is an American actor, best known for his role as Philip Kiriakis on the NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives.
Johnson was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on February 24, 1977, the son of Jean and Kenneth Johnson. He has two older sisters, Jodi and Jennifer. Johnson was raised in a Mormon family and is of English, Scottish, Swedish, and German descent.
Johnson attended Heritage Hall High School in Oklahoma City, where he was a member of the varsity football and track teams. He then studied business at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.
Johnson’s acting career began in 2000 with a guest appearance on the television series Beverly Hills, 90210. He went on to have roles on the television series Passions and The Young and the Restless.
In 2006, Johnson began appearing as Philip Kiriakis on Days of Our Lives. He has appeared in over 1,000 episodes of the show.
Johnson has also appeared in the films The Skulls III (2004) and House of Fears (2007).
Johnson’s net worth is estimated to be $4 million. He earns a salary of $125,000 per year from his role on Days of Our Lives.
Johnson has been married to his wife, model and actress Kate Mansi, since 2013. The couple has two children together.
Social profile links
Facts
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Six months after arriving in Hollywood, he auditioned for the role of Brady Black on Days of Our Lives (1965) but was instead cast as Phillip Kiriakis. |
| 2 | Is a fan of vocalists Lenny Kravitz , Anthony Kiedis , Jim Morrison and Robert Plant . |
| 3 | Lead vocalist and co-songwriter for Solid Jones, a high powered funk/rock fusion band. Other members include Bryan Powers, 'Dirty' Dave Harp, Rick Steff, Dave Green and Kevin Houston. As a singer he has a distinctive strong, husky voice and a very impressive range. |
| 4 | So beloved by his Days of Our Lives (1965) fans that, when he left the show, they hired a plane to fly over the NBC studios carrying a banner wishing him good luck. |
| 5 | Has a younger brother named Jeff and a younger sister named Jenna. |
| 6 | Attended Missouri State University. |
Pictures
Movies
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runaway Hearts | 2015 | Gabe | |
| Undercover Bridesmaid | 2012 | TV Movie | Chip |
| Days of Our Lives | 1999-2012 | TV Series | Philip Kiriakis |
| Melissa & Joey | 2011 | TV Series | Anthony |
| Scrubs | 2006-2009 | TV Series | Dr. Matthews |
| Hack! | 2007 | Johnny | |
| CSI: Miami | 2006 | TV Series | Jason Hollings |
| Charmed | 2005 | TV Series | J.D. Williams |
| CSI: NY | 2005 | TV Series | Paul Deacon |
| North Shore | 2004-2005 | TV Series | Chris Remsen |
| The O.C. | 2004 | TV Series | Vince |
| Hotel | 2003 | TV Movie | Ethan Cox |
| S Club 7 in Miami | 2000 | TV Series | Ethan |
| The Young and the Restless | 1973 | TV Series | Brendon #1 (1999) |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The 36th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards | 2009 | TV Special | Himself |
| Entertainment Tonight | 2009 | TV Series | Himself |
| The 35th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards | 2008 | TV Special | Himself |
| Days of Our Lives' Christmas | 2001 | TV Special | Himself / Philip Robert Kiriakis |
| The 28th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards | 2001 | TV Special | Himself - Co-Presenter: Outstanding Game / Audience Participation Show |
Archive Footage
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days of Our Lives' 35th Anniversary | 2000 | TV Movie | Philip Robert Kiriakis (uncredited) |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia
