David Johansen

David Johansen

  • Birthday: 1/9/1950
  • Place of birth: Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA
  • Fame for: Acting
  • Also known as: David Roger Johansen, David JoHansen, David Jo Hansen, Buster Poindexter, The New York City Dolls, The New York Dolls, New York Dolls

Biography

David Roger Johansen (born January 9, 1950) is 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.

Filmography

Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
Release date: 5/3/1990

Tales from the Darkside: The Movie

Role(s): Halston (segment ‘Cat From Hell’)

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Freejack
Release date: 1/17/1992

Freejack

Role(s): Brad Carter

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Scrooged
Release date: 11/22/1988

Scrooged

Role(s): Ghost of Christmas Past

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New York Doll
Release date: 1/20/2005

New York Doll

Role(s): Self

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Desire and Hell at Sunset Motel
Release date: 4/24/1992

Desire and Hell at Sunset Motel

Role(s): Auggie

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