Wes Johnson, a multifaceted individual, was born in Arlington, Virginia. He is a talented acting student of the late George Robert Allen and has been married to his high school sweetheart, Kim Barrett, for a long time. The couple has three sons together.
Johnson started his career as an actor and comedian, performing stand-up, improvisation, and sketch comedy. He has worked in various mediums, including radio, television, film, and video games. His impressive portfolio includes writing and performing sketch comedy on the legendary Wolfman Jack's live weekly radio program, as well as creating parody songs that have been featured nationally on The Doctor Demento Show.
As a member of the Washington-based comedy troupe Gross National Product, Johnson showcased his impressive impression skills, focusing on political parody. He later formed his own troupe, Fresh Victims, where he continued to hone his craft and receive praise from critics. The Washington Post described him as "an endless font of inventive energy," while Washingtonian Magazine compared him to John Belushi and Jackie Gleason.
Johnson is a prolific voice actor, having provided voices for several video games, including The Elder Scroll series, Fallout Series, and Star Trek: Legacy for Bethesda Softworks. He has also lent his voice to World of Warcraft, playing the role of a Mag'Har Orc Noble.
In addition to his voice work, Johnson has received awards for his writing, including honors from the Wisconsin Screenwriters Forum and The America's Best Screenplay Contest. He was also part of the Emmy Award-winning writing staff for the ensemble comedy program "Crabs" on Maryland Public Television.
Johnson has a diverse range of experience in the sports industry, having served as the PA announcer for the Washington Bullets and Washington Wizards. He has also announced for the WTT pro tennis team, the Washington Kastles, and has been the arena voice of the Stanley Cup Champion Washington Capitals since 2000.
Furthermore, Johnson has written and cartooned for several publications, including "Joe Fan," which appeared in every issue of SportsFan Magazine, and "Martini 'N Clyde," which ran daily for two years in the Washington Times.
