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David Johansen

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David Johansen

Jan 9, 1950 – Feb 28, 202556 titles 48 movies · 8 TV
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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.

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

Born

Jan 9, 1950 – Feb 28, 2025

Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA

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Roles across career

Titles counted once; a person can act and direct on the same film (roles merged).

56

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Writing

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Career timeline

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1971 1 title(s)

1975 2 title(s)

1984 1 title(s)

1985 1 title(s)

1988 3 title(s)

1989 3 title(s)

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