Acting
David Johansen
Also Known As: David Roger Johansen, David JoHansen, David Jo Hansen
Birth Date
January 9, 1950
Death Date
February 28, 2025
(passed away at 75)
Place of Birth
Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA
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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.
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