David Johansen
David Johansen David Johansen, 2011 Born David Roger Johansen (1950-01-09) January 9, 1950 (age 65) Staten Island, New York, United States Other names Buster Poindexter Occupation Musician, songwriter, actor Years active 1968–present Spouse(s) Cyrinda Foxe (m. 1977 – 1978) Kate Simon (m. 1983 – 2011) Mara Hennessey (m. 2013 – present) David Roger Johansen (born January 9, 1950) is 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.