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Jeff Conaway
New York City, United States
Archival Overview
Charismatic American actor remembered as Kenickie in the blockbuster film musical Grease, struggling actor Bobby Wheeler on Taxi, and Security Chief Zack Allan on Babylon 5.
Biographical Record
Jeffrey Charles William Michael Conaway made his Broadway debut in 'All the Way Home' at age ten and studied drama at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. He understudied John Travolta on Broadway before being cast as Kenickie in the 1978 film adaptation of 'Grease'.
Conaway delivered a standout performance singing 'Greased Lightnin'' in the film. From 1978 to 1982, he earned two Golden Globe nominations playing vain struggling actor Bobby Wheeler in the hit sitcom 'Taxi'. In the 1990s, he found a dedicated science-fiction following as Security Chief Zack Allan on 'Babylon 5'.
Key Life Milestones
Kenickie in Grease
Starred in the highest-grossing film musical of all time, performing the iconic 'Greased Lightnin''.
Golden Globe Nominations for Taxi
Nominated for two Golden Globe Awards for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Bobby Wheeler on Taxi.
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Final Resting Place
Perpetual MemorialLos Angeles, United States