David Johansen
Born January 09, 1950 (Age: 76)
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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.
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.
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Filmography
The Filth and the Fury
2000
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as Self (archive footage)
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Age: 50
200 Cigarettes
1999
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as Tiki Bartender
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Age: 49
The Deli
1997
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as The Cabbie
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Age: 47
Cats Don't Dance
1997
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as Bus Driver (voice)
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Age: 47
Car 54, Where Are You?
1994
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as Officer Gunther Toody
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Age: 44
Mr. Nanny
1993
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as Thanatos
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Age: 43
Freejack
1992
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as Brad Carter
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Age: 42
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
1990
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as Halston (segment ‘Cat From Hell’)
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Age: 40
Let It Ride
1989
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as Looney
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Age: 39
Scrooged
1988
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as Ghost of Christmas Past
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Age: 38
Married to the Mob
1988
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as 'The Priest'
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Age: 38