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.
Acted in 32
2020s
- 2021
2010s
- 2019
- 2017
Vince Giordano: There's a Future in the Past
Movie
- 2015
- 2014
Glass Chin
Stanley Loori
2000s
- 2008
New York Rock at the BBC
Movie
- 2003
Crooked Lines
Charlie
- 2001
Campfire Stories
Ranger Bill
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
The Tic Code
Marvin
- 1997
Nick and Jane
Carter
- 1995
The Weinerville Chanukah Special
Gonsah K'nocker (as Buster Poindexter)
- 1994
- 1993
Naked in New York
Orangutang
- 1992
Desire and Hell at Sunset Motel
Auggie
- 1990
1980s
- 1989
Let It Ride
Looney
The Ventures: 30 Years of Rock 'n' Roll (30th Anniversary Super Session)
Movie
- 1988
Candy Mountain
Keith Burns
- 1985
- 1984
Sound 2
1990s
- 1993
1980s
- 1988
Candy Mountain
Music
Appearances21
2020s
- 2022
Personality Crisis: One Night Only
Self / Buster Poindexter
2010s
- 2018
- 2012
Clockwork Orange County
Self
- 2011
New York Dolls: Live From The Bowery
Himself
2000s
- 2007
The Old, Weird America: Harry Smith's Anthology of American Folk Music
Self
- 2006
The Harry Smith Project Live
Self
Motherfucker: A Movie
Self
- 2005
New York Dolls: All Dolled Up
Himself
Punk: Attitude
Self
New York Doll
Self
- 2004
Searching for the Wrong-Eyed Jesus
Himself
Lightning in a Bottle
Self
- 2003
Mayor of the Sunset Strip
Self
End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 2001
25 Years of Punk
Self
- 2000
The Filth and the Fury
Self (archive footage)
1990s
- 1994
September Songs: The Music of Kurt Weill
Self
1980s
- 1989
1970s
- 1975
Night Lunch
Self
- 1971
Up Your Legs Forever
Self - Legs(uncredited)
