Acting · Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA · Born January 9, 1950
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.
MoviePersonality Crisis: One Night Only
2022
as Self / Buster Poindexter
TVCentaurworld
2021
as Beartaur (voice)
MovieAbove the Shadows
2019
as Ron
MovieAlways at The Carlyle
2018
as Self
MovieVince Giordano: There's a Future in the Past
2017
MovieA Very Murray Christmas
2015
as The Bartender
MovieGlass Chin
2014
as Stanley Loori
MovieClockwork Orange County
2012
as Self
New York Dolls: Lookin' Fine on Television
2011
MovieNew York Dolls: Live From The Bowery
2011
as Himself
MovieNew York Rock at the BBC
2008
MovieThe Old, Weird America: Harry Smith's Anthology of American Folk Music
2007
as Self
The Return of the New York Dolls
2006
as Himself
MovieThe Harry Smith Project Live
2006
as Self
MovieMotherfucker: A Movie
2006
as Self
MovieNew York Dolls: All Dolled Up
2005
as Himself
MoviePunk: Attitude
2005
as Himself
MovieNew York Doll
2005
as Self
MovieSearching for the Wrong-Eyed Jesus
2004
as Himself
MovieLightning in a Bottle
2004
as Self
TVTeen Titans
2003
as Ding Dong Daddy Dowd (voice)
MovieMayor of the Sunset Strip
2003
as Self
MovieCrooked Lines
2003
as Charlie
MovieEnd of the Century: The Story of the Ramones
2003
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
God Is On Their Side
2002
as God
MovieCampfire Stories
2001
as Ranger Bill
Movie25 Years of Punk
2001
as Self
TVDeadline
2000
as Benny
MovieThe Filth and the Fury
2000
as Self (archive footage)
New York Dolls: TV Treasures
2000
as Himself
Movie200 Cigarettes
1999
as Tiki Bartender
MovieThe Tic Code
1998
as Marvin
MovieNick and Jane
1997
as Carter
MovieThe Deli
1997
as The Cabbie
TVOz
1997
as Eli Zabitz
MovieCats Don't Dance
1997
as Bus Driver (voice)
MovieThe Weinerville Chanukah Special
1995
as Gonsah K'nocker (as Buster Poindexter)
MovieBurnzy's Last Call
1995
as Andre
MovieCar 54, Where Are You?
1994
as Officer Gunther Toody
MovieSeptember Songs: The Music of Kurt Weill
1994
as Self
MovieNaked in New York
1993
as Orangutang
MovieMr. Nanny
1993
as Thanatos
MovieDesire and Hell at Sunset Motel
1992
as Auggie
MovieFreejack
1992
as Brad Carter
MovieTales from the Darkside: The Movie
1990
as Halston (segment ‘Cat From Hell’)
MovieLet It Ride
1989
as Looney
TVThe Jim Henson Hour
1989
as Self
MovieThe Ventures: 30 Years of Rock 'n' Roll (30th Anniversary Super Session)
1989
MovieScrooged
1988
as Ghost of Christmas Past
MovieMarried to the Mob
1988
as 'The Priest'
MovieCandy Mountain
1988
as Keith Burns
TVThe Equalizer
1985
as Garnet
TVMiami Vice
1984
as Singer at Party
MovieNight Lunch
1975
as Self
TVSaturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Musical Guest
MovieUp Your Legs Forever
1971
as Self - Legs(uncredited)
