Don Johnson Biography

Fast Facts

• Won the 1988 APBA Offshore World Cup in the superboat class
• Won a ShoWest Convention Award for Male Star of the Year in 1988
• Made his screen acting debut in the film "The Magic Garden of Stanley Sweetheart" in 1970
• Participated in his high school's productions of "West Side Story," "Burnt Cork and Melody," and "The Hullabaloo․"
• Starred in four failed pilots for television shows before landing a role in "Miami Vice․"
• Quote: "When 'Miami Vice' came along I wasn't even aware that it was a hit for a year and a half․ I swear․ I was so focused in just doing the work․․․But it was like a dream․ I said to myself: 'Don't pinch me; I'll just stay working so nothing changes․'"
• Quote: "I like to have really fine things․ I have a great appreciation for fine art, fine homes, fine wine, fine cigars and fine friends․"
• Often portrays characters who are in a position of authority
• Best known for his role as Detective James Crockett in "Miami Vice" and as the title character and executive producer in "Nash Bridges․"
• Owns a small island off of the south coast of Vietnam
• Was considered for the lead role of John McClane in "Die Hard․"