Also Known As: David Roger Johansen, David JoHansen, David Jo Hansen
David Johansen
📍Born in Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA
Biography
David Roger Johansen (January 9, 1950 – February 28, 2025) was an American rock, protopunk, blues, and pop singer, songwriter and actor. He is best known as a member of the seminal protopunk band The New York Dolls. He is also known for his work under the pseudonym Buster Poindexter. David has appeared in several films including Car 54, Where Are You? and Scrooged with Bill Murray.
Known For
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
as Halston (segment ‘Cat From Hell’)
Freejack
as Brad Carter
Scrooged
as Ghost of Christmas Past
New York Doll
as Self
Desire and Hell at Sunset Motel
as Auggie
Mr. Nanny
as Thanatos
Let It Ride
as Looney
Campfire Stories
as Ranger Bill
September Songs: The Music of Kurt Weill
as Self
Always at The Carlyle
as Self
New York Dolls: Live From The Bowery
as Himself
New York Dolls: All Dolled Up
as Himself
Crew Work
📌 Quick Info
Born
January 9, 1950
Place of Birth
Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA
Department
Acting
Popularity
1.2
Also Known As
📊 Career Stats
57
Acting Roles
2
Crew Roles
48
Movies
9
TV Shows