Home / Music / Was Don Johnson primarily an actor or a musician?Music linernotes album music don-johnsonWas Don Johnson primarily an actor or a musician?Don Johnson was first and foremost an actor, known for playing Sonny Crockett on Miami Vice. His album Heartbeat came from his acting fame, not the other way around. Search Amazon As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Related NotesExploreExploreExplorePrevious What happened to Dire Straits after the On Every Street tour?Next How successful was the *Purple Rain* album?