Don Johnson
Birth Name:
Donnie Wayne Johnson
Birth Place:
Flat Creek, Missouri, United States
Profession
Actor, Producer, Soundtrack, Director
Fast Facts
- Won a ShoWest Convention Award for Male Star of the Year in 1988
- Won the 1988 APBA Offshore World Cup in the superboat class
- 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: "I like to have really fine things․ I have a great appreciation for fine art, fine homes, fine wine, fine cigars and fine friends․"
- 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․'"
- Best known for his role as Detective James Crockett in "Miami Vice" and as the title character and executive producer in "Nash Bridges․"
- Often portrays characters who are in a position of authority
- Owns a small island off of the south coast of Vietnam
- Was considered for the lead role of John McClane in "Die Hard․"
Awards
- 1976Golden Scroll - Best Actor:Winner
- 1985Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
- 1986Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama:Winner
- 1987Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama:Nominated
- 2003TV Land Award - Hippest Fashion Plate - Male:Nominated
- 2004TV Land Award - Favorite Fashion Plate - Male:Winner
- 2006TV Land Award - Coolest Crime Fighting Team:Nominated
- 2012Razzie Award - Worst Ensemble:Nominated
- 2012SDFCS Award - Best Ensemble Performance:Nominated
- 2013Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble Cast:Nominated
- 2020Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble Cast:Nominated
- 2020Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble of the Decade:Nominated
- 2020OFTA Film Award - Best Ensemble:Nominated