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Don Johnson Says Being an '80s Heartthrob Was Dangerous: 'We Had to Have 24/7 Security'

Don Johnson tells PEOPLE that during his 'Miami Vice' days, when the female fans were a tad overzealous, 'They could always find me!'

Back in the mid '80s, when he rose to stardom playing Detective James "Sonny" Crockett on Miami Vice for six seasons between 1984 and 1990, he was more than just on the menu — he was a total snack. Don Johnson attends the 31st Annual Producers Guild Awards at Hollywood Palladium on January 18, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.Frazer Harrison/Getty Still, he’s not mad at the exposure the role gave him. These days, the father of five (his second kid is actress Dakota Johnson) says he's grateful he can pick and choose roles instead of worrying if he'll ever work again.

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