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David Johansen
Actor

David Johansen

9 Jan 1950Born
28 Feb 2025Died
75Age at death
33Credits

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

Filmography

  1. 2021CentaurworldSeries: Beartaur (voice) (3 episodes)
  2. 2019Above the ShadowsFilm: Ron
  3. 2017Vince Giordano: There's a Future in the PastFilm
  4. 2015A Very Murray ChristmasFilm: The Bartender
  5. 2014Glass ChinFilm: Stanley Loori
  6. 2011New York Dolls: Lookin' Fine on TelevisionFilm
  7. 2008New York Rock at the BBCFilm
  8. 2003Teen TitansSeries: Ding Dong Daddy Dowd (voice) (1 episode)
  9. 2003Crooked LinesFilm: Charlie
  10. 2002God Is On Their SideFilm: God
  11. 2001Campfire StoriesFilm: Ranger Bill
  12. 2000DeadlineSeries: Benny (1 episode)
  13. 1999200 CigarettesFilm: Tiki Bartender
  14. 1998The Tic CodeFilm: Marvin
  15. 1997Nick and JaneFilm: Carter
  16. 1997The DeliFilm: The Cabbie
  17. 1997OzSeries: Eli Zabitz (3 episodes)
  18. 1997Cats Don't DanceFilm: Bus Driver (voice)
  19. 1995The Weinerville Chanukah SpecialFilm: Gonsah K'nocker (as Buster Poindexter)
  20. 1995Burnzy's Last CallFilm: Andre
  21. 1994Car 54, Where Are You?Film: Officer Gunther Toody
  22. 1993Naked in New YorkFilm: Orangutang
  23. 1993Mr. NannyFilm: Thanatos
  24. 1992Desire and Hell at Sunset MotelFilm: Auggie
  25. 1992FreejackFilm: Brad Carter
  26. 1990Tales from the Darkside: The MovieFilm: Halston (segment ‘Cat From Hell’)
  27. 1989Let It RideFilm: Looney
  28. 1989The Ventures: 30 Years of Rock 'n' Roll (30th Anniversary Super Session)Film
  29. 1988ScroogedFilm: Ghost of Christmas Past
  30. 1988Married to the MobFilm: 'The Priest'
  31. 1988Candy MountainFilm: Keith Burns
  32. 1985The EqualizerSeries: Garnet (1 episode)
  33. 1984Miami ViceSeries: Singer at Party (1 episode)

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