Don Johnson (born Donnie Wayne Johnson, December 15, 1949), 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, but it wouldn't be until 1984 that Johnson would land his defining role. He played the lead role of Sonny Crockett in the popular 1980s TV cop series, Miami Vice, which 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, a winner of the APBA Offshore World Cup, and has received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In addition to being an actor, he is also a singer, songwriter, producer, and director.
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Relationships And Family
At 22, Johnson began a four-year liaison with 14-year-old Melanie Griffith with whom he appeared with in The Harrad Experiment. Johnson was married twice to actress Melanie Griffith read more...
Law Infractions
Johnson has had several brushes with the law. When he was 12 years old, Johnson was arrested for hotwiring cars and sent to reform school.
In 1997, two cast members on Nash read more...
Don Johnson (born Donnie Wayne Johnson, December 15, 1949), is an American actor well known for his work in television and film. Johnson made his screen debut in the 1970 film The read more...
Johnson released two albums of pop music in the 1980s, one in 1986 and the other in 1989. His single "Heartbeat", the title track from his first album, reached #5 on the Billboard read more...