David Johansen
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.
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.
Known For
Scrooged
as Ghost of Christmas Past
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
as Halston (segment ‘Cat From Hell’)
Freejack
as Brad Carter
Cast Credits
Above the Shadows
as Ron
A Very Murray Christmas
as The Bartender
Glass Chin
as Stanley Loori
Crooked Lines
as Charlie
God Is On Their Side
as God
Campfire Stories
as Ranger Bill
200 Cigarettes
as Tiki Bartender
The Tic Code
as Marvin
Nick and Jane
as Carter
The Deli
as The Cabbie
Cats Don't Dance
as Bus Driver (voice)
The Weinerville Chanukah Special
as Gonsah K'nocker (as Buster Poindexter)
Burnzy's Last Call
as Andre
Car 54, Where Are You?
as Officer Gunther Toody
Naked in New York
as Orangutang
Mr. Nanny
as Thanatos
Desire and Hell at Sunset Motel
as Auggie
Freejack
as Brad Carter
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
as Halston (segment ‘Cat From Hell’)
Let It Ride
as Looney
Scrooged
as Ghost of Christmas Past
Married to the Mob
as 'The Priest'
Candy Mountain
as Keith Burns
Crew Credits
Mr. Nanny
Original Music Composer
Candy Mountain
Music