Don Johnson

**Don Wayne Johnson**, an American actor born on December 15, 1949, is best known for his role as James "Sonny" Crockett in the 1980s television series _Miami Vice_. This role earned him a Golden Globe and a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award. In addition to _Miami Vice_, Johnson played the lead character in the 1990s series _Nash Bridges_ and was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1996. Johnson's filmography includes works like _A Boy and His Dog_ (1975), _Tin Cup_ (1996), _Machete_ (2010), _Django Unchained_ (2012), and _Knives Out_ (2019). In his parallel career as a singer, he released the albums _Heartbeat_ (1986) and _Let It Roll_ (1989), with his cover of "Heartbeat" reaching number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. Other notable roles include a starring role in the HBO series _Watchmen_, and _Doctor Odyssey_, which premiered on ABC and Hulu in 2024. In addition to acting, Johnson has been involved in powerboat racing, becoming a World Champion in the Offshore World Cup in 1988.