DAVID JOHANSEN
David Johansen
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: January 9, 1950
Deathday: February 28, 2025
Place of Birth: 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.
Filmography
Starring
Self / Buster Poindexter
2021·
CentaurworldBeartaur (voice)
2019·
Above the ShadowsRon
Self
The Bartender
2014·
Glass ChinStanley Loori
Self
Himself
Self
Self
Himself
2005·
Punk: AttitudeHimself
Himself
2005·
New York DollSelf
Self
Himself
2003·
Teen TitansDing Dong Daddy Dowd (voice)
Self
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2003·
Crooked LinesCharlie
2002·
God Is On Their SideGod
2001·
25 Years of PunkSelf
2001·
Campfire StoriesRanger Bill
2000·
DeadlineBenny
Self (archive footage)
Himself
1999·
200 CigarettesTiki Bartender
1998·
The Tic CodeMarvin
1997·
OzEli Zabitz
1997·
Nick and JaneCarter
1997·
The DeliThe Cabbie
1997·
Cats Don't DanceBus Driver (voice)
Gonsah K'nocker (as Buster Poindexter)
1995·
Burnzy's Last CallAndre
Officer Gunther Toody
1993·
Naked in New YorkOrangutang
1993·
Mr. NannyThanatos
Auggie
1992·
FreejackBrad Carter
Halston (segment ‘Cat From Hell’)
1989·
The Jim Henson HourSelf
1989·
Let It RideLooney
1988·
Candy MountainKeith Burns
1988·
Married to the Mob'The Priest'
1988·
ScroogedGhost of Christmas Past
1985·
The EqualizerGarnet
1984·
Miami ViceSinger at Party
1975·
Saturday Night LiveBuster Poindexter, Self - Musical Guest
1975·
Night LunchSelf