David Johansen
American singer (1950-2025) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 75
David Roger Johansen was an American singer, songwriter, and actor best known as lead singer of the seminal proto-punk band the New York Dolls. He is also known for his work under the pseudonym Buster Poindexter and for playing the Ghost of Christmas Past in Scrooged (1988).
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Sylvain Sylvain Bandmate in New York Dolls
Arthur Kane Bandmate in New York Dolls
Johnny Thunders Bandmate in New York Dolls
Jerry Nolan Bandmate in New York Dolls
Sami Yaffa Bandmate in New York Dolls- Billy Murcia Bandmate in New York Dolls
Chris Noth Also in Burnzy's Last Call and Naked in New York
James McCaffrey Also in Burnzy's Last Call and Nick and Jane
Bill Murray Also in Scrooged (1988)
Sofia Coppola Directed A Very Murray Christmas (2015)
Jonathan Demme Directed Married to the Mob (1988)
Robert Frank Directed Candy Mountain (1988)
Penn Jillette Also in Burnzy's Last Call (1995)
LisaGay Hamilton Also in Naked in New York and Nick and Jane
Mick Ronson Produced In Style (1979)
Geoff Murphy Directed Freejack (1992)
Seth Gordon Produced New York Doll (2005)
Colin Quinn Also in Married to the Mob and Crooked Lines
Blondie Chaplin Produced Here Comes the Night (1981)
Ronald Shusett Produced Freejack (1992)
Joe Pytka Directed Let It Ride (1989)
Edward Saxon Produced Married to the Mob (1988)
Joe Delia Produced Sweet Revenge (1984)
Michael Gottlieb Directed Mr. Nanny (1993)
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Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1950 to 2025 · aged 75
