David Johansen
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.
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
David Roger Johansen
Buster Poindexter
January 9, 1950
New York City, U.S.
- Singer
- songwriter
- actor
1968–present
- New York Dolls
- The Harry Smiths
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Mara Hennessey(m. 2013)
Early life[edit]
Johansen was born in the New York City borough of Staten Island to a librarian mother, Helen, and an insurance sales representative father, who had previously sung opera.[6][7] His mother was Irish American and his father was Norwegian American.[5]
Personal life[edit]
Johansen married the actress Cyrinda Foxe in 1977, but divorced within a year in 1978. From 1983 to 2011, Johansen was married to photographer Kate Simon.
In 2013, Johansen married artist Mara Hennessey.[21]