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David Johansen
Person

David Johansen

Specialty
Acting
Birth
January 9, 1950 · 75 years
Death
February 28, 2025
Origin
Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA

Technical Alias

David Roger JohansenDavid JoHansenDavid Jo HansenBuster PoindexterThe New York City Dolls

Professional Trajectory

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.

Registered Filmography