Age, Biography and Wiki
Don Johnson is an American actor, producer, director, singer, and songwriter. He is best known for his role as James "Sonny" Crockett in the 1980s television series Miami Vice, for which he won a Golden Globe. He also had the lead role in the 1990s cop series Nash Bridges.
Johnson was born in Flat Creek Township, Missouri, the son of Nell (née Wilson), a beautician, and Wayne Fred Johnson, a farmer. He has German, Irish, English, and Cherokee ancestry. He graduated from Wichita South High School in 1967. He then attended the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas, but dropped out after one year.
Johnson's professional acting career began in the late 1970s, when he appeared in a number of made-for-TV movies and guest-starred on various television series, including The Magician, The Rockford Files, and The Streets of San Francisco. In 1984, he landed the role of Sonny Crockett in the hit television series Miami Vice, which ran until 1989. During the series' run, Johnson received three Golden Globe Awards for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series.
In the 1990s, Johnson starred in the short-lived television series Nash Bridges, which ran from 1996 to 2001. He also appeared in a number of films, including Tin Cup (1996), Contact (1997), and The Other Sister (1999).
In addition to acting, Johnson is also a singer-songwriter and musician. He released his debut album, Heartbeat, in 1986, and has since released several other albums. He also wrote and performed the theme song for Miami Vice.
As of 2021, Don Johnson's net worth is estimated to be roughly $40 million.
| Popular As |
Donnie Wayne Johnson |
| Occupation |
actor,producer,soundtrack |
| Age |
74 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
15 December 1949 |
| Birthday |
15 December |
| Birthplace |
Flat Creek, Missouri, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States |
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He is a member of famous Actor with the age 74 years old group.
Don Johnson Height, Weight & Measurements
At 74 years old, Don Johnson height
is 5' 9" (1.75 m) .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
5' 9" (1.75 m) |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Don Johnson's Wife?
His wife is Unknown spouse (m. 1968-1968)
Another unknown spouse (m. 1973-1973)
Melanie Griffith (m. 1976-1976)
(m. 1989-1996)
Kelley Phleger (m. 1999)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Unknown spouse (m. 1968-1968)
Another unknown spouse (m. 1973-1973)
Melanie Griffith (m. 1976-1976)
(m. 1989-1996)
Kelley Phleger (m. 1999) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
5, including Jesse and Dakota |
Don Johnson Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Don Johnson worth at the age of 74 years old? Don Johnson’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated
Don Johnson's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Nash Bridges (1996) | $150,000 per episode |
Don Johnson Social Network
Timeline
As a supporting actor, he's been seen in mainstream films such as Machete (2010), Django Unchained (2012) and Knives Out (2019). Johnson had two pre-fame marriages that were annulled within a matter of days.
Developing sports themed television series with Ron Shelton (2008).
He starred in the failed WB courtroom drama Just Legal (2005), which was produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, and traveled to Europe to make the Norwegian screwball comedy Lange flate ballær II (2008) and the Italian films Bastardi (2008) and Torno a vivere da solo (2008).
Was considered for the role of Edward Deline on Las Vegas (2003), which went to James Caan.
Was considered for the role of Horatio Caine on CSI: Miami (2002), which went to David Caruso.
Children: Atherton Grace Johnson (born December 28, 1999), Jasper Breckenridge Johnson (born June 6, 2002), and Deacon James Johnson (born April 29, 2006) with Kelley Phleger; Dakota Johnson (born October 4, 1989) with Melanie Griffith; Jesse Johnson (born December 7, 1982) with Patti D'Arbanville.
After working steadily, Johnson returned to TV in 1996 with the cop show Nash Bridges (1996). The show, which Johnson created and produced, did very well. It co-starred Cheech Marin and Jodi Lyn O'Keefe. Johnson played the title role, a captain in the San Francisco PD's Special Investigations Unit.
The couple divorced again in 1996, after she left him for Antonio Banderas. Johnson was engaged to "Nash Bridges" co-star O'Keefe, but broke it off before they made it to the altar.
Was considered for the role of Michael Cheritto in Heat (1995), which went to Tom Sizemore.
Was the director's first choice for the role of Tom Wingo in The Prince of Tides (1991), which went to Nick Nolte.
Although movies like Dead Bang (1989), The Hot Spot (1990) and Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man (1991) did not fare well with the critics, quite a few of them have obtained a considerable cult following, with fans praising them as all being quality contributions to their genre. His film work has given Johnson the opportunity to work with legendary filmmakers like John Frankenheimer, Sidney Lumet and Dennis Hopper.
After short-lived liaisons with Cybill Shepherd, Barbra Streisand and a barely legal Uma Thurman, he remarried Griffith in 1989.
Was considered for the role of John McClane in Die Hard (1988), which went to Bruce Willis.
Was considered for the lead role of Eliot Ness in The Untouchables (1987). The role went to his good friend Kevin Costner, which turned out to be his breakthrough role.
For his work on "Miami Vice" Johnson won a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actor in a TV Series in 1986, and was nominated in the same category a year later.
He also picked up an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 1985. Johnson was born in Flat Creek, Missouri, the son Eva Lea (Wilson), a beautician, and Freddie Wayne Johnson, a farmer. As a kid, he wanted to become a professional bowler. Later, after a few brushes with the law at a young age, he discovered acting.
He balanced his work on the series by appearing in a praised TV-movie adaption of the William Faulkner novel The Long Hot Summer (1985) and the feature Sweet Hearts Dance (1988) with Susan Sarandon. After the series ended he focused solely on his film career.
Best known for his starring role as Det. Sonny Crockett on the hugely successful TV series Miami Vice (1984), Don Johnson is one of the stars who really defined the 1980s.
As James "Sonny" Crockett he went toe-to-toe with drug dealers, pimps, prostitutes, assassins, illegal arms-dealers and crooked cops on a weekly basis from 1984 to 1989, appearing in a grand total of 110 episodes. The show, which was executive-produced by four time Oscar-nominated director, producer and writer Michael Mann, paired Johnson with the equally cool Philip Michael Thomas as Det. Ricardo Tubbs and the calm and stoic presence of Edward James Olmos as Lt. Martin Castillo. It revolutionized television with its modern fashion, pop music, unique style and use of real locations. Johnson typically wore $1000 Armani, Versace and Hugo Boss suits over pastel cotton T-shirts, drove a Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona (later a Ferrari Testarossa) and lived on an Endeavour 42-foot sailboat named "St. Vitus' Dance" with his pet alligator Elvis. He also had full use of an offshore powerboat. Still, "Miami Vice" had not only style but substance, and his portrayal of the Vietnam veteran turned vice detective turned Sonny Crockett into the world's favorite cop.
From 1981 to 1985, he lived with actress Patti D'Arbanville and they had one son together.
He and Tom Cruise were the premier faces of the Ray Ban brand of sunglasses during the 1980s. None of them took part in any official campaigns, but simply by clever product placement strategies both helped boost Ray Ban's sales enormously. Johnson wore many different models on Miami Vice (1984), most notably a pair of Ray-Ban Wayfarers (Model L2052, Mock Tortoise) which increased sales of Ray Ban's to 720,000 units in 1984 alone.
After working on the stage for a while he ventured into films and television, but was not able to break into stardom despite, among other things, starring in the sci-fi cult classic A Boy and His Dog (1975). Johnson starred in four failed TV pilots before landing his career-high role on "Miami Vice", which propelled him to superstardom. He directed four highly praised episodes of the show.
In 1972, Tippi Hedren, his co-star in The Harrad Experiment (1973), allowed him to date her daughter Melanie Griffith despite the fact she was only 14 and he was 22; the relationship culminated in a six-month marriage during 1976.
He was again paired with a flashy vehicle, this time an electric-yellow 1971 Plymouth Barracuda convertible. After "Nash Bridges" went off the air Johnson kept a low profile, but continued to appear in films and on television.
His first marriage was to a dancer in Kansas in 1968. His second marriage took place in Los Angeles in 1973. Both marriages were annulled.
Attended and graduated from Wichita South High School in Wichita, Kansas (1967).
