David Johansen
Acting
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
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moviePersonality Crisis: One Night Only
2022
Self / Buster Poindexter
tvCentaurworld
2021
Beartaur (voice)
movieA Very Murray Christmas
2015
The Bartender
movieGlass Chin
2014
Stanley Loori
moviePunk: Attitude
2005
Himself
tvTeen Titans
2003
Ding Dong Daddy Dowd (voice)
movieCrooked Lines
2003
Charlie
movieEnd of the Century: The Story of the Ramones
2003
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
movieCampfire Stories
2001
Ranger Bill
tvDeadline
2000
Benny
movieThe Filth and the Fury
2000
Self (archive footage)
movie200 Cigarettes
1999
Tiki Bartender
movieThe Tic Code
1998
Marvin
movieNick and Jane
1997
Carter
movieThe Deli
1997
The Cabbie
tvOz
1997
Eli Zabitz
movieCats Don't Dance
1997
Bus Driver (voice)
movieThe Weinerville Chanukah Special
1995
Gonsah K'nocker (as Buster Poindexter)
movieCar 54, Where Are You?
1994
Officer Gunther Toody
movieNaked in New York
1993
Orangutang
movieMr. Nanny
1993
Thanatos
movieFreejack
1992
Brad Carter
movieTales from the Darkside: The Movie
1990
Halston (segment ‘Cat From Hell’)
movieLet It Ride
1989
Looney
movieScrooged
1988
Ghost of Christmas Past
movieMarried to the Mob
1988
'The Priest'
movieCandy Mountain
1988
Keith Burns
tvThe Equalizer
1985
Garnet
tvMiami Vice
1984
Singer at Party
tvSaturday Night Live
1975
Self - Musical Guest / Buster Poindexter
movieUp Your Legs Forever
1971
Self - Legs(uncredited)
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movieMr. Nanny
1993
Original Music Composer