Don Johnson

Fearless visionary who imagined the future.

Don Johnson
Age74
Full NameDonnie Wayne Johnson
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Biography

The illustrious Don Johnson, of royal stature, is best known for his leading role as Det. Sonny Crockett from the acclaimed Miami Vice series (1984-1989). A hit amongst the 1980s crowd, the show rocketed Johnson to fame, as he and his co-star, Philip Michael Thomas, went head-to-head with the criminal underworld. Executive produced by Michael Mann, the series revolutionized television with its modern fashion and signature style, not to mention the use of real locations. As the show's executive producer, Johnson was at the helm of the musical direction, and typically adorned himself in luxurious Armani, Versace and Hugo Boss suits - all with a price tag of $1000. To complete the look, he drove a Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona (later replaced with a Ferrari Testarossa). Truly, Don Johnson is a king among men.

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Awards
1

  • Golden Globe1986
    Miami ViceBest Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama

Media
104

  • Nashville 99
  • Django Unchained
  • Eastbound & Down
  • Watchmen
  • Jan Hammer: Miami Vice Theme
  • What Really Happened to the Class of '65?
  • Knives Out
  • Home Movie: The Princess Bride
  • A Series of Unfortunate Events
  • Cocaine Cowboys
  • Miami Vice
  • Sarge
  • Bob Hope's Jolly Christmas Show
  • From Here to Eternity
  • The Marshal
  • Just Legal
  • Judd Apatow's All-Star Video Part 2
  • Law of the Land
  • LA to Vegas
  • Brawl in Cell Block 99
  • In Pursuit of Honor
  • The Long Hot Summer
  • In Creative Company
  • First, You Cry
  • Dragged Across Concrete
  • Sick Note
  • Nash Bridges
  • Young Dr. Kildare
  • From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series
  • Beulah Land
  • Cold in July
  • Heartbeat
  • NBC 75th Anniversary Special
  • Paradise
  • Machete
  • Blood & Oil
  • Cover Girls
  • Six Pack
  • The Rebels
  • The Hot Spot
  • Tin Cup
  • A Boy and His Dog
  • The Magic Garden of Stanley Sweetheart
  • Word of Honor
  • Piñero
  • Moondance Alexander
  • Cease Fire

Family Tree

Royalty of reel and real life, Tippi Hedren, of Swedish, Norwegian, and German descent, has had a distinguished career in the showbiz industry. She began as a New York fashion model, giving birth to her only child, Melanie Griffith, in 1957, who went on to develop her own successful acting career. Tippi was then cast in the famed Alfred Hitchcock movies The Birds (1963) and Marnie (1964). In addition to Melanie, she raised three stepbrothers from her first husband, Peter Griffith, and a stepson from her second husband, Noel Marshall. Antonio Banderas, born José Antonio Domínguez Banderas, is also of Spanish descent, and is a renowned international movie star known for his role as Zorro. He was raised with a Roman Catholic upbringing, and was a successful soccer player until his career was cut short due to a broken foot. His daughter, Dakota Mayi Johnson, is also an actress, having made her debut in the film Crazy in Alabama in 1999. Don Johnson, father to Dakota and Jesse Johnson, is most famous for his role in the hit series Miami Vice (1984). He has appeared in a grand total of 110 episodes, and is known for his stoic, cool demeanor. Jesse Johnson is a multi-instrumentalist who combines his love of the outdoors with his creativity, starring in the indie film Chapman (2013). Lastly, Patti D'Arbanville, mother to Jesse Johnson, has steadily appeared in supporting roles in films, starting with a lesbian love-scene in Flesh (1968). This illustrious royal family has graced the showbiz industry with their talent, charm and charisma.

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