Jay Johnson was born on July 11, 1949 in Richardson, Texas, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Die Ausgeflippten (1977), Annabell und die fliegenden Rentiere (1997) and Jay Johnson: The Two and Only! (2014). He has been married to Sandra Asbury-Johnson since May 14, 1972. They have two children.

Best known for his role on the hit sitcom Die Ausgeflippten (1977). Ventriloquist and comedian. Winner of 2007 Antoinette Perry Award (aka "Tony Award") for Best Special Theatrical Event for his Broadway show, Jay Johnson: The Two And Only!. Performs a limited run of his show "Jay Johnson: The Two and Only" at the Brentwood Theatre in Los Angeles, CA. [January 2006] Performing in "The Two and Only," at the Atlantic Theater, in NYC. Closes August 15th, 2004. [June 2004] Performing on Royal Caribbean cruise line [August 2001] Begins performing an open run of his show "Jay Johnson: The Two and Only" on Broadway at the Helen Hayes Theatre in New York City. [March 2006]