Last updated on: September 16, 2024

Known actor and giant movie star in Hollywood, Don Johnson was known for his starring role as Sonny Crockett in the hit television show called Miami Vice. However, Don Johnson was not just a staple on television. He was indeed prominent in the movies and long been a stalwart of the entertainment industry. In this article, we will learn more about Don Johnson and life, particularly the life of being Dakota Johnson’s dad.

Quick Facts About Don Johnson	Details
Full Name	Donnie Wayne Johnson
Birthdate	December 15, 1949
Age Height	74 years and 9 months old 1.8 m
Occupation	Actor, Producer, Director
Husband/Wife	Kelley Phleger (Present), Melanie Griffith (m. 1989–1996), Melanie Griffith (m. 1976–1976)
Education	Graduated from Miami Palmetto Senior High School
Parents	Wayne Johnson (father), Nell Johnson (mother)
Siblings	Deanne Johnson, Casey Johnson, Linda Johnson, Greg Johnson
Children	Dakota Johnson, Jesse Johnson, Alexander Bauer, Grace Johnson, Jasper Breckenridge Johnson, Deacon Johnson
Net Worth	Approximately $50 million
Notable Role	Sonny Crockett in Miami Vice
Famous TV Shows	Miami Vice, Nash Bridges
Famous Movies	The Hot Spot, Django Unchained

Don Johnson Early Life

Don Johnson was born in the year 1949 on December 15, in Flat Creek, Missouri. His parents were Nell Johnson and Wayne Johnson. Wayne Johnson was a farmer, and his mother, Nell Johnson, was a model and an actress. Due to Don’s parents being creativity and talent, bringing him up in such a house had many influences on his future career.

Career Beginnings

Though Don Johnson’s acting career began in the 1970s, he appeared in various television shows and films. His real big time was in the 1980s when he appeared as Sonny Crockett in Miami Vice, which made him a household name. His show became the most popular, and his stylish clothes and cool demeanor became closely associated with his character.

Movie Success

There was much that Hollywood had to worry about as Don Johnson continued to shine with Miami Vice. In the movies, the actor went on with Django Unchained and, of course, The Hot Spot. That which made Don such an attractive, gifted actor was his versatility which helped him in the variation of roles from the toughest of the tough guys to charming characters.

Personal Life

Don Johnson was married at least three times. One of the women who was married to Don is Melanie Griffith, an actress. They started dating in 1976 and dated until 1976. They later dated from 1989 until 1996. Melanie Griffith is Dakota Johnson’s mother. Don and Melanie had a daughter named Dakota Johnson. Today, Dakota Johnson is a successful woman and an actress.

Career of Dakota Johnson:

Dakota Johnson has acted in Hollywood movie series, Fifty Shades of Grey. This is a product of an acting family with a relatively short yet illustrious career in Hollywood. Dakota Johnson is the only child of Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson but has numerous half-brothers and sisters coming from her mother’s and father’s previous marriages.

Family Ties

Hollywood has known Don Johnson’s family for long. Dakota Johnson, from her father’s side, has four half-siblings and two from her mother’s side.

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Here is a bit of the siblings of Dakota:

Jesse Johnson: Dakota’s elder brother, an actor too
Alexander Bauer: Dakota’s half-brother whose mother is Melanie from her first marriage to Steven Bauer.
Grace Johnson: Dakota’s younger sister; the girl is a model
Stella Banderas: Dakota’s half-sister; Melanie was married to Antonio Banderas; Stella too has tried acting.
Jasper Breckenridge Johnson: The youngest brother of Don’s side.
Deacon Johnson: He is the youngest from the brother’s side.

Legacy of Don Johnson

The career life of Don Johnson has been long and very fruitful. He was featured in many series and films and inspired many people about film life. His role in Miami Vice is among his most legendary performances, but he is still active and lively in Hollywood.

 

Source: celebs.infoseemedia.com