David Johansen

Acting1950–2025Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA

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.

Known ForActing

GenderMale

Birthday1950-01-09

Age75 years old at death

Date of Death† 2025-02-28

Place of BirthStaten Island, New York City, New York, USA

Known AsDavid Roger Johansen, David JoHansen, David Jo Hansen