About
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.
Known for
Miami ViceSeries • 1984
OzSeries • 1997
The EqualizerSeries • 1985
Teen TitansSeries • 2003
CentaurworldSeries • 2021
ScroogedMovie • 1988
200 CigarettesMovie • 1999
FreejackMovie • 1992
Married to the MobMovie • 1988
Cats Don't DanceMovie • 1997
Let It RideMovie • 1989
Tales from the Darkside: The MovieMovie • 1990
Mr. NannyMovie • 1993
A Very Murray ChristmasMovie • 2015
Above the ShadowsMovie • 2019
Naked in New YorkMovie • 1993
Car 54, Where Are You?Movie • 1994