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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 75 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 12 2022
Poster of Above the Shadows
Above the Shadows
David Johansen was 69 in Above the Shadows as 'Ron'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 04 2015
Poster of Glass Chin
Glass Chin
David Johansen was 64 in Glass Chin as 'Stanley Loori'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 19 2014
Poster of Clockwork Orange County
Clockwork Orange County
David Johansen was 62 in Clockwork Orange County as 'Self'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 07 2006
Poster of MOFO NYC
MOFO NYC
David Johansen was 55 in MOFO NYC as 'Self'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 06 2005
Poster of Punk: Attitude
Punk: Attitude
David Johansen was 55 in Punk: Attitude as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 04 2005
Poster of New York Doll
New York Doll
David Johansen was 55 in New York Doll as 'Self'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 17 2003
Poster of Crooked Lines
Crooked Lines
David Johansen was 53 in Crooked Lines as 'Charlie'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2002
Poster of Campfire Stories
Campfire Stories
David Johansen was 51 in Campfire Stories as 'Ranger Bill'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of 200 Cigarettes
200 Cigarettes
David Johansen was 49 in 200 Cigarettes as 'Tiki Bartender'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 26 1999
Poster of Nick and Jane
Nick and Jane
David Johansen was 47 in Nick and Jane as 'Carter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 14 1997
Poster of The Deli
The Deli
David Johansen was 47 in The Deli as 'The Cabbie'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 10 1993
Poster of Mr. Nanny
Mr. Nanny
David Johansen was 43 in Mr. Nanny as 'Thanatos'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 24 1992
Poster of Freejack
Freejack
David Johansen was 42 in Freejack as 'Brad Carter'.
Movie Released: 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’)'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 03 1990
Poster of Let It Ride
Let It Ride
David Johansen was 39 in Let It Ride as 'Looney'.
Movie Released: 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)
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Scrooged
Scrooged
David Johansen was 38 in Scrooged as 'Ghost of Christmas Past'.
Movie Released: 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''.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 1988
Poster of Candy Mountain
Candy Mountain
David Johansen was 38 in Candy Mountain as 'Keith Burns'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 20 1988
Poster of Night Lunch
Night Lunch
David Johansen was 25 in Night Lunch as 'Self'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 19 2003
Poster of Deadline
Deadline
David Johansen was 50+ in Deadline
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 2000
Poster of Oz
Oz
David Johansen was 47+ in Oz as 'Eli Zabitz'.
TV Show Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 14 1989
Poster of The Equalizer
The Equalizer
David Johansen was 35+ in The Equalizer as 'Garnet'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985
Poster of Miami Vice
Miami Vice
David Johansen was 34+ in Miami Vice
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975