David Johansen

This article is about the American singer. For his debut solo album, see David Johansen (album). For the Norwegian composer, see David Monrad Johansen. For those of a similar name, see David Johansson (disambiguation).

David Johansen
Johansen in 2011
Johansen in 2011
Background information
Birth nameDavid Roger Johansen
Also known asBuster Poindexter
Born (1950-01-09) January 9, 1950 (age 74)
New York City, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • actor
Years active1968–present
Formerly of
Spouses
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    (m. 1977; div. 1978)​
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    (m. 1983; div. 2011)​
  • Mara Hennessey
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    (m. 2013)​

David Roger Johansen[5] (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. He is also known for his work under the pseudonym Buster Poindexter, and for playing the Ghost of Christmas Past in Scrooged.

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  4. ^ "David Johansen & the Harry Smiths - David Johansen & the Harry Smiths | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
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