David Johansen
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.
Filmography (55 titles)
4.4MoviePersonality Crisis: One Night Only
Self / Buster Poindexter · 2022
7.4ShowCentaurworld
Beartaur (voice) · 2021
6.7MovieAbove the Shadows
Ron · 2019
6.7MovieAlways at The Carlyle
Self · 2018
MovieVince Giordano: There's a Future in the Past
2017
5.2MovieA Very Murray Christmas
The Bartender · 2015
5.0MovieGlass Chin
Stanley Loori · 2014
6.0MovieClockwork Orange County
Self · 2012
New York Dolls: Lookin' Fine on Television
2011
MovieNew York Dolls: Live From The Bowery
Himself · 2011
6.5MovieNew York Rock at the BBC
2008
MovieThe Old, Weird America: Harry Smith's Anthology of American Folk Music
Self · 2007
The Return of the New York Dolls
Himself · 2006
MovieThe Harry Smith Project Live
Self · 2006
MovieMotherfucker: A Movie
Self · 2006
8.5MovieNew York Dolls: All Dolled Up
Himself · 2005
7.1MoviePunk: Attitude
Himself · 2005
6.8MovieNew York Doll
Self · 2005
7.3MovieSearching for the Wrong-Eyed Jesus
Himself · 2004
7.6MovieLightning in a Bottle
Self · 2004
8.4ShowTeen Titans
Ding Dong Daddy Dowd (voice) · 2003
6.9MovieMayor of the Sunset Strip
Self · 2003
4.5MovieCrooked Lines
Charlie · 2003
7.7MovieEnd of the Century: The Story of the Ramones
Self (archive footage) (uncredited) · 2003
God Is On Their Side
God · 2002
3.0MovieCampfire Stories
Ranger Bill · 2001
7.0Movie25 Years of Punk
Self · 2001
10.0ShowDeadline
Benny · 2000
6.9MovieThe Filth and the Fury
Self (archive footage) · 2000
New York Dolls: TV Treasures
Himself · 2000