From Miami To San Francisco -- And All Stops In Between
I admit it - there was a time in my life that it was not possible to have a Friday night without having an episode of "Miami Vice". I think there were a lot of things about that show to like (including some seriously good music of the day) -- but, I admit that the reason for my fascination was Don Johnson. Yes, I am a Don Johnson fan. Now I find that I can't get enough of the reruns of "Nash Bridges". Keep reading here to see what he has done over the years, and you might find that you are also...
A Brief Glance At Don Johnson
Donnie Wayne Johnson was born December 15, 1949, and is more commonly known as Don Johnson. He is an American actor well known for his work in television and film. Johnson made his screen debut in the 1970 film, "The Magic Garden of Stanley Sweetheart". It wasn't until 1984 that Johnson landed his defining role - that was the lead role of Sonny Crockett in the popular 1980s TV cop series, "Miami Vice". This led him to huge success and fame. He also played the lead role in the 1990s cop series, "Nash Bridges". Johnson is a Golden Globe winning actor for his role in Miami Vice, and a winner of the APBA Offshore World Cup. In addition to being an actor, he is also a singer, songwriter, producer, and director.(...from Wikipedia)
Don Johnson's Major Television Roles
In September 1984, Don Johnson became a household name as a result of his role as Sonny Crockett in the popular 1980s series, "Miami Vice". In this show, Johnson played a police detective working undercover as a drug smuggler. He typically wore thousand dollar Versace and Hugo Boss suits over pastel cotton t-shirts, drove a Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona (later a Ferrari Testarossa) and lived on a 42-foot yacht with his pet alligator Elvis. "Miami Vice" was noted for its revolutionary use of music, cinematography, and imagery as well as a more glitzy take on the police drama genre.Johnson later starred in the drama "Nash Bridges" (1996-2001) with Cheech Marin. Johnson played the title role of Nash Bridges, a detective for the San Francisco Police Department. In "Nash Bridges" Johnson was again paired with a flashy convertible car, this time an electric yellow 1971 Plymouth Barracuda.
In the fall of 2005, he starred in The WB courtroom television drama show "Just Legal" as a jaded lawyer with a very young and idealistic protegé/partner (Jay Baruchel); the show was canceled in October 2006.
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The Early Life And Career Of Don Johnson
Don Johnson was born in Flat Creek, MO. His father was a farmer, his mother a beautician. At the age of 6, he moved from Missouri to Wichita, KS. He graduated from South High School in Wichita in 1967 and attended the University of Kansas in Lawrence, KS. In the late 1960s, he was one of the male contestants on the popular television show The Dating Game.Johnson studied drama at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco. His first major role was in the 1969 Los Angeles stage production of "Fortune and Men's Eyes" in which he played Smitty, the lead role. This exposure led to the quickly forgotten 1970 film "The Magic Garden of Stanley Sweetheart" . He continued to work on stage, film and television without breaking out into stardom. His notable films from this period were "The Harrad Experiment" (1973) and "A Boy and His Dog" (1975).
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Don Johnson's Television Credits:
- "Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show" (1 episode - 2005)
- "Just Legal" ~ Grant Cooper (8 episodes - 2005 & 2006)
- "Mad TV" (1 episode - 2001)
- "E! True Hollywood Story" (1 episode ~ "Miami Vice" - 2001)
- "Nash Bridges" ~ Inspector Nash Bridges (74 episodes - 1996 through 2001)
- "The Marshal" ~ Director (1 episode ~ "The Bounty Hunter" - 1995)
- "Tales of the Unexpected"~ Reeve Baker (1 episode ~ "People Don't Do Such Things" - 1985)
- "Miami Vice" ~ Detective James 'Sonny' Crockett (107 episodes - 1984 through 1990)
- "Matt Houston" ~ Terry Spencer (1 episode ~ "The Woman in White" - 1983)
- "The American Girls" (1 episode ~ "A Crash Course in Survival" - 1978)
- "Police Story" (1 episode ~ "Pressure Point" - 1977)
- "Big Hawaii" ~ Gandy (1 episode ~ "Gandy" - 1977)
- "Eight Is Enough" ~ Doug (1 episode ~ "Trial Marriage" - 1977)
- "Nashville 99" ~ Mike Watling (1 episode - 1977)
- "Barnaby Jones" ~ Wayne Lockwood (1 episode ~ "Renegade's Child" - 1976)
- "The Streets of San Francisco" ~ Offocer Larry Wilson, SFPD (1 episode ~ "Hot Dog" - 1976)
- "The Rookies" ~ Al Devering (1 episode ~ "The Teacher" - 1974)
- "Kung Fu" ~ Nashebo (1 episode ~ "The Spirit Helper" - 1973)
- "The Bold Ones: The New Doctors" ~ Ev Howard (1 episode ~ "End Theme" - 1972)
Don Johnson Filmography:
- Moondance Alexander (2007) Dante Longpre
- Goodbye Lover (1999) Ben Dunmore
- Tin Cup (1996) David Simms
- In Pursuit of Honor (1995)
- Born Yesterday (1993) Paul Verrall
- Guilty As Sin (1993) David Greenhill
- Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man (1991) Marlboro
- Paradise (1991) Ben Reed
- Tales of the Unexpected (1991)
- The Hot Spot (1990) Harry Madox
- Dead Bang (1989) Jerry Beck
- Sweet Hearts Dance (1988) Wiley Boon
- G.I. Joe: The Movie (1987) Voice of of Lieutenant Falcon
- Cease Fire (1985) Tim Murphy
- Soggy Bottom USA (1984)
- Melanie (1983) Carl Daniel
- Beulah Land (1980)
- Revenge of the Stepford Wives (1980)
- First, You Cry (1978)
- Snowblind (1978)
- The City (1976)
- Return to Macon County (1975) Harley McKay
- A Boy and His Dog (1974) Vic
- The Harrad Experiment (1973) Stanley
- The Magic Garden of Stanley Sweetheart (1970)
Heartbeat by Don Johnson
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Which Don Johnson Movie Do You Like The Best?
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pandora wrote
I'm on my 7th viewing of the Miami Vice DVDs. THE best actor I've ever seen I believe - such incredible range. And I loved him in The Hot Spot, too! Such charisma, presence and sex appeal - and what a voice. I'm listening to The Essential as I write.
Posted June 10, 2009
David wrote
I think he was really good on Nash Bridges. He has a great voice and it's a shame he didn't make more than two albums. The videos are great and my favorite movie is Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man. Funny scene's and great dialogue.
Posted May 18, 2009
helena 23 wrote
I like him as an actor very much but I can't find most of his filmes online (I'm out of USA). I would like to see his filmes online very much. And about his musical skills, I love his songes, and his deep voice it's someting :) I wish him great luck and wish to learn good news about him and his family!!!
Posted March 01, 2009
helen wrote
I'think he's a great guy - a talented actor, and very handsome and sexy... So handsome that sometimes it's almost hurts to look at him, especially in "Miami Vice" and some other movies where he is young. :-) And his charm is just incredible.
Posted November 02, 2008
BeautySecrets wrote...
I agree with you. A week didn't go by without me watching Miami Vice. Don Johnson was and is great. Thanks for sharing.
Posted September 20, 2008
Beth wrote
Oh yes!!! and his career is still on top!!!
Posted August 19, 2008
Birima wrote
I think you forgot to mention "The Long Hot Summer" (1985) starring Don Johnson, Jason Robards.
Greetings from Holland.
Posted July 30, 2008
BTS wrote
You failed to mentioned the 1977 miniseries THE REBELS in which Don Johnson played a lead role.
Posted June 28, 2008
MJ wrote
I am a big Don Johnson Fan I know everything about him and his family I followed his career forever he is one of the main reasons why I am doing acting I love him I will always be a Don Johnson Fan no matter what and he will always be my favorite actor along with his son Jesse Wayne Johnson,Melanie Griffith,Antonio Banderas,Bruce Willis,Demi Moore,Ashton Kutcher,Patrick Swayze,Patti D'Arbanville and so many more...
Posted June 23, 2008
Cindy wrote
I just watched The Hot Spot again and it reminded me how sexy he is. Still lookin' good too.....a talented guy from my neck of the woods - Missouri.
Posted May 31, 2008
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