David Johansen

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Characters played by David Johansen

Ghost of Christmas Past — Scrooged (1988)

A chain-smoking taxi driver who takes Francis through key moments from his childhood, his early career, and his failed relationship. The ghost forces him to confront the origins and consequences of his selfishness.

Halston (segment ‘Cat From Hell’) — Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (1990)

Halston is a hitman hired by Drogan to kill a black cat that Drogan believes is taking cosmic revenge for his pharmaceutical company's deaths of thousands of cats. Although Halston accepts the $100,000 job, the cat kills him by entering his throat.

Thanatos — Mr. Nanny (1993)

A vain and ruthless criminal with a steel skullplate. He seeks the Peacefinder Project microchip, kidnaps Alex Mason Sr. and the children to force compliance, and previously injured Burt Wilson. He is ultimately defeated when the children and Alex Sr. use an improvised electromagnet to launch him into the sky.

Looney — Let It Ride (1989)

Jay's best friend and cab driver who secretly records passengers, providing the initial racing tip. He accompanies Jay to the track, argues against his final massive bet, and witnesses the outcome alongside the main group.

Keith Burns — Candy Mountain (1988)

Keith Burns is a rock star whose interest in Elmore Silk and his valuable guitars helps set Julius’s mission in motion. Julius promises to find Elmore and obtain the instruments, while Keith’s personal troubles and family tensions surface in messages asking Elmore to come home and bring a guitar. His hopes are part of the competing motives surrounding the search.

Career Overview

David Johansen has 54 screen credits in a career dating back to 1971. Signature works include Mr. Nanny, Personality Crisis: One Night Only, Car 54, Where Are You?. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
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Gender
male
Known Credits
54
Birth Date
1950-01-09
Birth Place
Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA

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