Wes Johnson

Wes Johnson (born June 6, 1961) is an American actor, cartoonist, comedian and voice artist, who has appeared in such films as A Dirty Shame, Head of State, The Invasion, For Richer or Poorer and Hearts in Atlantis. He has appeared on television in Homicide: Life on the Street, The Wire, and Veep.

Career Johnson co-presented with the legendary Wolfman Jack for two years on his last nationally syndicated radio show, writing comedy sketches and performing them with the Wolfman live on a weekly basis. Johnson has written for and appeared in various comedy troupes including Fresh Victims, Gross National Product, and The Loyal Opposition. He also created the comic strips Martini 'N Clyde and Joe Fan, which have been published in The Washington Times and Sports Fan Magazine, respectively.

Johnson is the P.A. announcer for the National Hockey League's Washington Capitals.

Johnson was the series announcer for America's Most Wanted on FOX until December 2009, replacing the late Don LaFontaine in September 2008.

He plays Z'aanta in Square Enix's Octopath Traveller.

Johnson has appeared on The Shari Elliker Show on WBAL in Baltimore, Maryland, Broadminded on XM 155, and reviewed movies weekly for The Chip Franklin Show on KOGO in San Diego, California.

He appeared as a guest narrator for symphonic black metal band Epicland on the album Bound for Greatness.

He appeared in the short films Oblivion in Real Life and Oblivion in Real Life II on the LaFave Bros YouTube channel. Johnson declined payment for his appearances, instead asking viewers to consider donating to the Alzheimer's Association.

He also has a YouTube channel.

Personal life Johnson is married to his childhood sweetheart Kim Barrett Johnson. They are the parents of three sons.

In January 2025, Johnson suffered a medical emergency while in Georgia to host a benefit event for the National Alzheimer's Association. He was hospitalized in an Atlanta intensive care unit after being found unresponsive in his hotel room. It was reported on January 31 that Johnson had recovered from an induced coma and that he had been released from the hospital.

Filmography Film

Television

Video games

Short film