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David Johansen

Bio: David Roger Johansen (born January 9, 1950) is 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
Born: Mon, Jan 09 1950
Birthplace: Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA
David Johansen is 74 years old
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Poster of Personality Crisis: One Night Only
Personality Crisis: One Night Only
David Johansen was
72 in Personality Crisis: One Night Only
as 'Self / Buster Poindexter'.
Wed, Oct 12 2022
Poster of Above the Shadows
Above the Shadows
David Johansen was
69 in Above the Shadows
as 'Ron'.
Fri, May 31 2019
Poster of Always at The Carlyle
Always at The Carlyle
David Johansen was
68 in Always at The Carlyle
as 'Self'.
Fri, May 11 2018
Poster of Vince Giordano: There's a Future in the Past
Vince Giordano: There's a Future in the Past
David Johansen was
67 in Vince Giordano: There's a Future in the Past
Fri, Jan 13 2017
Poster of A Very Murray Christmas
A Very Murray Christmas
David Johansen was
65 in A Very Murray Christmas
as 'The Bartender'.
Fri, Dec 04 2015
Poster of Glass Chin
Glass Chin
David Johansen was
64 in Glass Chin
as 'Stanley Loori'.
Sat, Apr 19 2014
Poster of Clockwork Orange County
Clockwork Orange County
David Johansen was
62 in Clockwork Orange County
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jul 04 2012
Poster of New York Dolls: Lookin' Fine on Television
New York Dolls: Lookin' Fine on Television
David Johansen was
61 in New York Dolls: Lookin' Fine on Television
Tue, Nov 22 2011
Poster of New York Dolls: Live From The Bowery
New York Dolls: Live From The Bowery
David Johansen was
61 in New York Dolls: Live From The Bowery
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Mar 16 2011
Poster of New York Rock at the BBC
New York Rock at the BBC
David Johansen was
58 in New York Rock at the BBC
Tue, Jun 24 2008
Poster of The Old, Weird America: Harry Smith's Anthology of American Folk Music
The Old, Weird America: Harry Smith's Anthology of American Folk Music
David Johansen was
57 in The Old, Weird America: Harry Smith's Anthology of American Folk Music
as 'Self'.
Thu, Feb 01 2007
Poster of The Return of the New York Dolls
The Return of the New York Dolls
David Johansen was
56 in The Return of the New York Dolls
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Nov 21 2006
Poster of The Harry Smith Project Live
The Harry Smith Project Live
David Johansen was
56 in The Harry Smith Project Live
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 07 2006
Poster of MOFO NYC
MOFO NYC
David Johansen was
55 in MOFO NYC
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of New York Dolls: All Dolled Up
New York Dolls: All Dolled Up
David Johansen was
55 in New York Dolls: All Dolled Up
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Dec 06 2005
Poster of Punk: Attitude
Punk: Attitude
David Johansen was
55 in Punk: Attitude
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Jul 04 2005
Poster of New York Doll
New York Doll
David Johansen was
55 in New York Doll
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jan 20 2005
Poster of Searching for the Wrong-Eyed Jesus
Searching for the Wrong-Eyed Jesus
David Johansen was
54 in Searching for the Wrong-Eyed Jesus
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Jul 09 2004
Poster of Lightning in a Bottle
Lightning in a Bottle
David Johansen was
54 in Lightning in a Bottle
as 'Self'.
Thu, Feb 12 2004
Poster of Mayor of the Sunset Strip
Mayor of the Sunset Strip
David Johansen was
53 in Mayor of the Sunset Strip
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jun 17 2003
Poster of Crooked Lines
Crooked Lines
David Johansen was
53 in Crooked Lines
as 'Charlie'.
Sun, May 18 2003
Poster of End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones
End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones
David Johansen was
53 in End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones
as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jan 19 2003
Poster of God Is On Their Side
God Is On Their Side
David Johansen was
51 in God Is On Their Side
as 'God'.
Tue, Jan 01 2002
Poster of Campfire Stories
Campfire Stories
David Johansen was
51 in Campfire Stories
as 'Ranger Bill'.
Mon, Oct 01 2001
Poster of 25 Years of Punk
25 Years of Punk
David Johansen was
51 in 25 Years of Punk
as 'Self'.
Thu, Apr 19 2001
Poster of The Filth and the Fury
The Filth and the Fury
David Johansen was
50 in The Filth and the Fury
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Mar 29 2000
Poster of New York Dolls: TV Treasures
New York Dolls: TV Treasures
David Johansen was
49 in New York Dolls: TV Treasures
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of 200 Cigarettes
200 Cigarettes
David Johansen was
49 in 200 Cigarettes
as 'Tiki Bartender'.
Fri, Feb 26 1999
Poster of Nick and Jane
Nick and Jane
David Johansen was
47 in Nick and Jane
as 'Carter'.
Fri, Nov 14 1997
Poster of The Deli
The Deli
David Johansen was
47 in The Deli
as 'The Cabbie'.
Fri, Nov 07 1997
Poster of Cats Don't Dance
Cats Don't Dance
David Johansen was
47 in Cats Don't Dance
as 'Bus Driver (voice)'.
Wed, Mar 26 1997
Poster of The Weinerville Chanukah Special
The Weinerville Chanukah Special
David Johansen was
45 in The Weinerville Chanukah Special
as 'Gonsah K'nocker (as Buster Poindexter)'.
Thu, Dec 14 1995
Poster of Burnzy's Last Call
Burnzy's Last Call
David Johansen was
44 in Burnzy's Last Call
as 'Andre'.
Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of Car 54, Where Are You?
Car 54, Where Are You?
David Johansen was
44 in Car 54, Where Are You?
as 'Officer Gunther Toody'.
Fri, Jan 28 1994
Poster of September Songs: The Music of Kurt Weill
September Songs: The Music of Kurt Weill
David Johansen was
44 in September Songs: The Music of Kurt Weill
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jan 25 1994
Poster of Naked in New York
Naked in New York
David Johansen was
43 in Naked in New York
as 'Orangutang'.
Wed, Nov 10 1993
Poster of Mr. Nanny
Mr. Nanny
David Johansen was
43 in Mr. Nanny
as 'Thanatos'.
Fri, Apr 02 1993
Poster of Desire and Hell at Sunset Motel
Desire and Hell at Sunset Motel
David Johansen was
42 in Desire and Hell at Sunset Motel
as 'Auggie'.
Fri, Apr 24 1992
Poster of Freejack
Freejack
David Johansen was
42 in Freejack
as 'Brad Carter'.
Fri, Jan 17 1992
Poster of Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
David Johansen was
40 in Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
as 'Halston (segment ‘Cat From Hell’)'.
Thu, May 03 1990
Poster of Let It Ride
Let It Ride
David Johansen was
39 in Let It Ride
as 'Looney'.
Fri, Aug 18 1989
Poster of The Ventures: 30 Years of Rock 'n' Roll (30th Anniversary Super Session)
The Ventures: 30 Years of Rock 'n' Roll (30th Anniversary Super Session)
David Johansen was
38 in The Ventures: 30 Years of Rock 'n' Roll (30th Anniversary Super Session)
Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Scrooged
Scrooged
David Johansen was
38 in Scrooged
as 'Ghost of Christmas Past'.
Tue, Nov 22 1988
Poster of Married to the Mob
Married to the Mob
David Johansen was
38 in Married to the Mob
as ''The Priest''.
Fri, Aug 19 1988
Poster of Candy Mountain
Candy Mountain
David Johansen was
38 in Candy Mountain
Wed, Jan 20 1988
Poster of Night Lunch
Night Lunch
David Johansen was
25 in Night Lunch
as 'Self'.
Tue, Dec 09 1975

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Centaurworld
Centaurworld
David Johansen was
71+ in Centaurworld
as 'Beartaur (voice)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 30 2021
Poster of Teen Titans
Teen Titans
David Johansen was
53+ in Teen Titans
as 'Ding Dong Daddy Dowd (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jul 19 2003
Poster of Deadline
Deadline
David Johansen was
50+ in Deadline
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 2000
Poster of Oz
Oz
David Johansen was
47+ in Oz
as 'Eli Zabitz'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jul 12 1997
Poster of The Jim Henson Hour
The Jim Henson Hour
David Johansen was
39+ in The Jim Henson Hour
as 'Himself (as Buster Poindexter)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 14 1989
Poster of The Equalizer
The Equalizer
David Johansen was
35+ in The Equalizer
as 'Garnet'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985
Poster of Miami Vice
Miami Vice
David Johansen was
34+ in Miami Vice
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 16 1984
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
David Johansen was
25+ in Saturday Night Live
as 'Self - Musical Guest'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975