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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. 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 "Nell" (Wilson), a beautician, and Wayne Fred 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. 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. 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. 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 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. 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. 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). 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. In the early 1970s, he lived with rock groupie Pamela Des Barres. 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. From 1981 to 1985, he lived with actress Patti D'Arbanville and they had one son together. After short-lived liaisons with Cybill Shepherd, Barbra Streisand and a barely legal Uma Thurman, he remarried Griffith in 1989. 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. Since 1999 he's been married to former debutante Kelley Phleger, with whom he has three children.- Actor
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Vibration is music. Donny Arcade is one of those artist who thinks that there is something beautiful in all music, and there is music in all sound, therefore vibration is the most important thing in the universe. At a Arcade show, when the most slapping beats and conscious-futuristic verses start to permeate the crowd, you better have your hands up and mind in full focus. Donny Arcade rapper/film maker and producer, actor from Cleveland OHIO, joins the new wave of bubbling talent with an versatile delivery and unmistakable creativity. Born to a family of musical talent, Arcade grew up to the sounds of rap, classical, funk, soul, pop, rock and reggae due to a diverse upbringing of musical taste. He began to break-dance at the age of five as part of a hip-hop crew with his older brother and uncle, by the age of seven he was performing rap songs in school talent shows & then shows through out the city of Cleveland.
After recording and releasing many songs as a member of a few neighborhood rap groups he soon after started to experiment with his own sound. However, it wasn't until the young Arcade first heard the legendary Bone Thugs-n-Harmony and other burgeoning Midwest talents that he found his true musical niche of rapping fast stating his biggest influence was Bone Thugs-n- Harmony. and also that they are the ones who actually gave the rap game the ingredients to make anything. At age 22, Donny Arcade moved from Cleveland OHIO to Atlanta GA his current residence which he credits the city with giving him the confidence to get in the industry not only just as a rapper but also as a film maker and producer. He has filmed and directed over 30 music videos from upcoming and established artist through out the city of Atlanta and his own music videos as well. A self proclaimed ufologist his music speaks of ancient history, futuristic themes & current events. A man of many hats With all these tools in his arsenal Arcade has developed a unique sound with appeal that spans from the old-school hip hop heads to a new generation of rap fans and beyond.- Larry Don Johnson was born on 24 March 1944 in Houston, Texas, USA. He was an actor, known for Sugar Hill (1974) and Street Tales of Terror (2004). He died on 26 June 2021 in Houston, Texas, USA.
- Don Johnson is known for Without a Country (2017).
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Actor
- Art Department
Don Johnson is known for Batman Returns (1992) and Jack the Bear (1993).- Additional Crew
Don Johnson is known for Dragon's Dogma II (2024).- Additional Crew
Don Johnson is known for Man & Beast (2012).- Actor
- Music Department
Don Johnson is known for Television Playwright (1958) and BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950).- Don Johnson is known for The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950), Where's Raymond? (1953) and The Rocket Pilots (1981).
- Camera and Electrical Department
Don Johnson is known for REO Speedwagon: Live Infidelity (1981).- Don x Johnson is known for Hip Hop High-The Musical-Live on Stage (2020), Faded-Underground Hip Hop (2020) and Urban Freestyle (2020).
- Don Johnson is known for Fear Eats the Seoul (2011).
- Editor
- Editorial Department
Don Johnson Noble is known for One of the Baes (2019), Survivor Philippines (2008) and Case Solved (2017).- Additional Crew
Bryce Don Johnson is known for 3D Astro Blaster (1999).- Visual Effects
Don Johnson is known for Tangled (2010).- Camera and Electrical Department
- Don Johnson is known for 1446: An Eternal Minute (2022).
- Additional Crew
Don E. Johnson is known for Problem Child (1990).- Don Johnson is known for I'm Not Sorry (2021) and Abby Singer (2017).
- Don Johnson is known for Hey Dude (1989).
- Additional Crew
Don Johnson is known for It's Not Crazy, It's Sports (2015).- Don Johnson is known for Hip Hop City (2017) and The Moochie Show (2022).
- Don Johnson is known for Good Morning... and Goodbye! (1967).
- Don Johnson is known for The Midnight Test (2006).
- Additional Crew
Don Johnson is known for S.T.U.D. The Movie (2016).- Don Johnson is known for Lovespell (1981).
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- Soundtrack
- Don Johnson is known for Night of Horror (1981).
- Don Johnson was born on 7 December 1911 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was an actor, known for Shomuni (1998). He died on 6 April 2000 in Laguna Beach, California, USA.
- Actor
- Music Department
Don Johnson is known for The Gettysburg Address (2025).- Camera and Electrical Department
- Don Johnson is known for Beppin san (2016).
- Sound Department
Don Johnson is known for Max Monroe (1990).- Additional Crew
Don Johnson is known for Cathedrals of Culture (2014).- Additional Crew
Don Johnson is known for Standing Room Only (1976).- Don Johnson is known for Souls of Dancers (2005) and Q. & A. (2003).
- Don Johnson is known for Camp Med (2005) and 30 Bikes: The Story of Homestead Bicycles (2020).
- Transportation Department
Don Johnson is known for Beautiful Girls (1996) and The Indian Runner (1991).- Don Johnson is known for Fall Into Me (2006).