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David Roger Johansen (sometimes spelled David Jo Hansen; born January 9, 1950) is an American singer, songwriter and actor. He is best known as a member of the seminal proto-punk band the New York Dolls.
David Johansen is a New York City born singer who started the New York Dolls and Buster Poindexter. He also appeared in movies such as Scrooged and Kick-Ass, and TV shows such as Saturday Night Live and Oz.
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Apr 14, 2023 · Learn about the life and career of David Johansen, the punk trailblazer who fronted the New York Dolls and became Buster Poindexter. The film features interviews, archival footage, and a 2019 concert at Café Carlyle.
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Learn about the life and career of David Johansen, the lead singer of New York Dolls and Buster Poindexter. Find out his birth date, height, family, spouses, trademarks, trivia, quotes, and filmography.
- January 9, 1950
Apr 13, 2023 · The New York Dolls singer and punk legend talks to GRAMMY.com about his career, influences and new Showtime film directed by Martin Scorsese. Learn how he went from rock and roll to cabaret and back again with his alter ego Buster Poindexter.
Apr 13, 2023 · Academy Award-winner Martin Scorsese joins Morning Joe along with singer-songwriter David Johansen to discuss the new Showtime documentary 'Personality Crisis: One Night Only' about Johansen's...
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Mar 16, 2023 · Personality Crisis: One Night Only captures the singer's 2020 cabaret shows at Cafe Carlyle, where he performed as Buster Poindexter. The film also features interviews with Johansen and his daughter, and explores his musical influences and career.