He also appeared in such movies as “Candy Mountain,” “Let It Ride,” “Married to the Mob” and had a memorable turn as the Ghost of Christmas Past in Bill Murray-led hit “Scrooged.” ...

He also appeared in such movies as “Candy Mountain,” “Let It Ride,” “Married to the Mob” and had a memorable turn as the Ghost of Christmas Past in Bill Murray-led hit “Scrooged.” ...

A master of many musical genres, he also recorded as Buster Poindexter and appeared as an actor in ‘Scrooged,’ ‘Let It Ride’ and ‘Oz.’ ...

David Johansen, the frontman for proto-punk band New York Dolls and actor known for his work in the Bill Murray classic ...

New York Dolls lead singer David Johansen -- who also performed under the name of Buster Poindexter -- has died at the age of 75.

Johansen also dipped his toe into the acting world. He first portrayed the Ghost of Christmas Past in the 1988 comedy “Scrooged” alongside Bill Murray and Carol Kane. The rocker also starred ...

who also acted and has appeared in films such as Scrooged and TV shows including Oz. “This is the worst pain I’ve ever experienced in my entire life. I’ve never been one to ask for help ...

He was an extraordinary man. So grateful we went public with news ... Christmas Past opposite Bill Murray in the 1988 hit comedy "Scrooged." David Johansen as the Ghost of Christmas Past and ...

Paul Nelson, the group’s A&R man, wrote a post-mortem in the Village ... led to Mr. Johansen’s appearance in the 1988 movie “Scrooged” as the taxicab-driving Ghost of Christmas Past.