Donnie Wayne Johnson (born December 15 1949), more commonly known as Don Johnson, is an American actor well known for his work in television and film. Johnson began his screen debut in the 1970 film, The Magic Garden of Stanley Sweetheart. It wouldn't be until 1984 that Johnson would land his defining role. Johnson played the lead role of Sonny Crockett in the popular 1980s TV cop series, Miami Vice. This lead 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, and a winner of the APBA Offshore World Cup. In addition to being an actor, he is also a singer, songwriter, producer, and director.
Biography
Early life and education
Johnson was born in Flat Creek, Missouri. His father was a farmer, his mother a beautician. At the age of 6, he moved from Missouri to Wichita, Kansas. He graduated from South High School in Wichita, Kansas in 1967 and attended the University of K
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