Jay Kenneth Johnson

At A Glance

A native of Springfield, Missouri, Jay Kenneth Johnson knew while he was growing up that he either wanted to be an actor or a professional athlete, but once he attended college at Southwest Missouri State where he majored in Business and Theatre, Johnson knew acting would be his future.

Prior to relocating to Los Angeles, Johnson appeared in a few commercials and then tried his hand at modeling before landing the role of Brendan on The Young and the Restless.

Johnson currently lives in Los Angeles but he keeps in close contact with his younger siblings Jeff and Jenna. In his spare time he enjoys reading, Rollerblading, beach-going, sports, and music. He is the lead singer for the rock group, Solid Jones.

Acting Portfolio: TELEVISION

Scrubs Dr. Matthews 2006-2007 CSI: Miami Jason Hollings 2006 Charmed J.D. Williams 2005 CSI: NY Paul Deacon 2005 North Shore Chris Remsen 2004-2005 The O.C. Vince 2004 Days of our Lives Philip Kiriakis 1999 to December 25, 2002 ; January 12, 2007 to April 19, 2011 The Young and the Restless Brendon #1 1999 Miami 7 1999

Awards & Acclaim

Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actor (2008, 2009, 2011; for Days of our Lives )

Vital Statistics

PLACE OF BIRTH: Springfield, Missouri

DATE OF BIRTH: February 24, 1977

HEIGHT: 6' 0"

Miscellaneous

Parents are Janice Johnson and Ken Johnson