David Johansen: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 18
- on screen
- 1975–2023
- box office
- $19.2M
- average score
- 71
- Born
- January 9, 1950 (age 76)
- Birthplace
- New York City, U.S.
- Full name
- David Roger Johansen
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Singer, Songwriter, Actor
- Years active
- 1968-present
- Spouses
- Cyrinda Foxe, Kate Simon, Mara Hennessey
The Best David Johansen Movies
The films of David Johansen that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Freejack (1992) leads with $17.1M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $17.1M Freejack 1992 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $1.24M Car 54, Where Are You? 1994 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $237K New York Doll 2005 · Music -
Worldwide box office: $205K The Tic Code 1998 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $7.12K Candy Mountain 1987 · Music -
Worldwide box office: $1.59K Above the Shadows 2019 · Fantasy
David Johansen's Career in Numbers
David Johansen's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres David Johansen works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Candy Mountain (1987) to Above the Shadows (2019), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
David Johansen Movies by Decade
- 1980s 1
- 1990s 5
- 2000s 2
- 2010s 1
The 1990s were David Johansen's busiest decade, with 5 films.
David Johansen Movies by Genre
- Music 2
- Action 2
- Fantasy 1
- Horror 1
- Drama 1
- Comedy 1
- Mystery 1
Music is the genre David Johansen has worked in most, with 2 films, ahead of action (2).
David Johansen Career Milestones
- First film
- Candy Mountain 1987
- Biggest box office hit
- Freejack $17.1M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Above the Shadows Movie Echo Score 70
- Newest film
- Above the Shadows 2019
David Johansen Filmography: Every Movie
Every film David Johansen is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 71. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
David Johansen Movies as an Actor
9- 2019 Above the Shadows as Ron · Fantasy Worldwide box office: $1.59K Movie Echo Score: 70
- 2005 New York Doll Music Worldwide box office: $237K
- 2001
Campfire Stories as Ranger Bill · Horror - 1998 The Tic Code as Marvin · Drama Worldwide box office: $205K
- 1997
The Deli as The Cabbie · Comedy - 1994 Car 54, Where Are You? as Officer Gunther Toody · Action Worldwide box office: $1.24M
- 1992
Desire and Hell at Sunset Motel as Auggie · Mystery - 1992 Freejack Action Worldwide box office: $17.1M
- 1987 Candy Mountain as Keith Burns · Music Worldwide box office: $7.12K
David Johansen in Documentaries & Specials
9- 2023
Personality Crisis: One Night Only as Self · Documentary Movie Echo Score: 71 - 2012
Clockwork Orange County as Self · Documentary - 2007
The Old, Weird America: Harry Smith’s Anthology of American Folk Music as Self · Documentary - 2005
New York Dolls: All Dolled Up as Himself · Music - 2005
Punk: Attitude as Himself · Documentary - 2003
End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones as Self (archive footage) (uncredited) · Documentary Worldwide box office: $392K - 2001
25 Years of Punk as Self · Documentary - 1994
September Songs: The Music of Kurt Weill as Self · Documentary - 1975
Night Lunch as Self · Documentary
Who Is David Johansen?
David Johansen was born in New York City, U.S. in 1950 and is 76 years old. Credited on films since 1975, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
David Roger Johansen, born January 9, 1950, is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. Noted for his musical versatility, he achieved fame as a member of the avant-garde band the New York Dolls, recognized pioneers of the early punk scene. Johansen's bijou persona of Buster Poindexter further immortalized him, particularly with the invincible, chart-busting number 'Hot Hot Hot'. His diverse career shuttles between blues, punk, pop, and an intriguing host of cinematic roles, the memorable Ghost of Christmas Past in 'Scrooged' being one of them. Hailing from Staten Island, New York, Johansen is of Irish-Norwegian descent, his early life punctuated by familial exposure to various genres of music, including opera. Johansen's illustrious career began with the band The Vagabond Missionaries, before he became an essential component of the proto-punk band, the New York Dolls.
Who David Johansen Makes Movies With
The actors and directors David Johansen shares the most films with. Henry Rollins comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Iggy Pop (3).
David Johansen: Questions & Answers
How many movies David Johansen has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has David Johansen been in?
David Johansen is credited on 18 films, from 1975 to 2023. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is David Johansen's highest-grossing movie?
Freejack (1992) is David Johansen's biggest box office hit, with $17.1M worldwide, ahead of Car 54, Where Are You? (1994) ($1.24M). Across every film with box office figures, David Johansen's movies have made $19.2M.
David Johansen's biggest hits What is the best David Johansen movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, David Johansen's best-rated film is Personality Crisis: One Night Only (2023) with a score of 71, followed by Above the Shadows (2019) (70).
Best David Johansen movies, ranked How old is David Johansen?
David Johansen is 76 years old, born on January 9, 1950 in New York City, U.S..
What is David Johansen's newest movie?
The most recent film on David Johansen's filmography is Personality Crisis: One Night Only (2023), in the role of Self.
Who does David Johansen work with most often?
David Johansen shares the most films with Henry Rollins (3 films), Iggy Pop (3 films) and Jello Biafra (3 films).
The Best David Johansen Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 18 credits.
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