Jay Kenneth Johnson was born and raised in Springfield, Missouri. He attended Kickapoo High School and Missouri State University. During Jay's sophomore year at Missouri State, he made the move to Los Angeles and quickly landed a role on
Days of Our Lives (1965), playing Philip Kiriakis till 2002. He went on to work with
Aaron Spelling, on the remake of
Hotel (2003). The following year, Jay found himself on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, playing Chris Remsen on the Fox series
North Shore (2004). He also has a recurring role on the NBC show
Scrubs (2001), as Dr. Matthews, and rejoined
Days of Our Lives (1965) reprising his role as Philip (meanwhile played by Kyle Brandt) in 2007. At the moment, Jay continues to live, work and study in Los Angeles.
Days of Our Lives(1965)as Philip Kiriakis
Days of Our Lives' Last Blast Reunion(2019)as Philip Kiriakis
Runaway Hearts(2015)as Gabe Dunham
Undercover Bridesmaid(2012)as Chip
Melissa & Joey(2010)as Anthony
The 36th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards(2009)as Self
Entertainment Tonight(1981)as Self
Days of Our Lives' Christmas(2001)as Self, Philip Robert Kiriakis
Days of Our Lives' 35th Anniversary(2000)as Philip Robert Kiriakis
