David Johansen

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. He is also known for his work under the pseudonym Buster Poindexter, and for playing the Ghost of Christmas Past in Scrooged.

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