Jeff Conaway
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 5, 1950 in New York City, New York, USA
- Died
- May 27, 2011
- Active Years
- 1944–2025 (82 Years)
- Total Credits
- 103 credits in database
Biography
Jeff Conaway was an American actor. He was born in New York City, New York, USA. Conaway's early acting experience began when he landed a featured role in the 1961 Broadway play All the Way Home. The play was set in Knoxville, Tennessee. Conaway's performance in the play was notable for his Southern accent, which he developed from spending time with his grandparents in South Carolina. He is also known for his roles in the movie Grease, and the US TV series Taxi and Babylon 5. Conaway directed the 1992 film Bikini Summer 2. He passed away on May 27, 2011, at the age of 60.
Career overview
Jeff Conaway was an American actor. He began his acting career at a young age, landing a featured role in the 1961 Broadway play All the Way Home. The play was based on a story set in Knoxville, Tennessee, and ran for 333 performances and one preview from November 29, 1960, to September 16, 1961.
Conaway is best known for his roles in the movie Grease and the US TV series Taxi. He also appeared in the 1992 film Bikini Summer 2, which he directed. Conaway's acting credits include numerous roles in film and television, with a total of 98 known credits.
Throughout his career, Conaway demonstrated his versatility as an actor, appearing in a range of productions. His early start in the Broadway play All the Way Home marked the beginning of a long and varied career in the entertainment industry. Conaway's work in film and television continued to span multiple decades, with a notable presence in the 1960s and 1990s.
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Full Filmography
103 titles- Hollywood Demons (2025) as Self (archive footage)
- Dante's Inferni (2025) as Circles Introduction (archive audio)
- The Fabulous Allan Carr (2017) as Self (archive)
- The Grease Story (2017) as Kenickie (archive footage)
- Behind Closed Doors with Natalie Morales (2015) as Kenickie (archive footage)
- Dante's Hell Animated (2013) as Narrator (voice)
- Dark Games (2011) as Tom Doyle
- 2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift (2010) as (archive footage)
- Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew (2008) as Self
- Naked Movie (2008) as Self
- Wrestling (2008) as Franklin Conner
- 1 vs. 100 (2006) as Self
- The Time, the Place, the Motion: Remembering Grease (2006) as Self – Kenickie
- Living the Dream (2006) as Dick
- The Utah Murder Project (2006) as Sheriff Dan Patterson
- The Tyra Banks Show (2005)
- Celebrity Fit Club (2005) as Self - Contestant
- The Pool 2 (2005) as Agent Frank Gun
- The Tony Danza Show (2004) as Self
- Living in TV Land (2004)
- Y.M.I. (2004) as Digger's Dad
- Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003) as Self
- She Spies (2002) as Zachary Mason
- Curse of the Forty-Niner (2002) as Reverend Sutter
- The Biz (2002) as Gavin Elliots
- Do You Wanna Know a Secret? (2001) as Agent Owen Sacker
- Where Are They Now? (1999) as Self
- S Club 7 (1999) as Jerry Parker
- Jawbreaker (1999) as Marcie's Father
- Man on the Moon (1999) as Self (uncredited)
- Babylon 5: A Call to Arms (1999) as Zack Allen
- Shadow of Doubt (1998) as Bixby
- Babylon 5: Thirdspace (1998) as Zack Allen
- Babylon 5: The River of Souls (1998) as Zack Allen
- George & Leo (1997)
- The Last Embrace (1997) as Jagger
- Mr. & Mrs. Smith (1996)
- The Russian Godfather (1996)
- Hope and Gloria (1995) as Bud Green
- George Romero's Golden Tales 2 (1995)
- Babylon 5 (1994) as Zack Allan
- Burke's Law (1994) as Alex Kenyon
- 2002: The Rape of Eden (1994) as Reverend
- The Devil's Pet (1994)
- Alien Intruder (1993) as Borman
- Stephen King's Golden Tales (1993) as Peter Prentice
- It's Showtime (1993) as Rinaldi
- L.A. Goddess (1993) as Sean
- Sunset Strip (1993) as Tony
- European Night (1993) as Werner Soehnen
- Mirror Images (1992) as Jeffrey Blair
- Almost Pregnant (1992) as Charlie Alderson
- Bikini Summer II (1992) as Stu Stocker
- Bikini Summer II (1992) Original Story
- Bikini Summer II (1992) Director
- Eye of the Storm (1992) as Tom Edwards
- A Time to Die (1991) as Frank
- Total Exposure (1991) as Peter Keynes
- Shades of L.A. (1990)
- The Sleeping Car (1990) as Bud Sorenson
- The Banker (1989) as Cowboy
- Ghost Writer (1989) as Tom Farrell
- Tale of Two Sisters (1989) as Taxi driver
- Monsters (1988) as Phil
- Freddy's Nightmares (1988) as Buddy Powers
- Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (1988) as Travis
- The Dirty Dozen: The Fatal Mission (1988) as Sgt. Holt
- Bay Coven (1987) as Josh McGwin
- Matlock (1986) as Daniel Ward
- Matlock (1986) as Slick / Waiter
- The Patriot (1986) as Mitchell
- Stingray (1985)
- Berrenger's (1985)
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Nolan Walsh
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Tom Powell
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Howard Griffin
- Who's the Boss? (1984)
- Tales from the Darkside (1984) as Peter Prentice
- Covergirl (1984) as T.C. Sloane
- Wizards and Warriors (1983) as Prince Erik Greystone
- Making of a Male Model (1983) as Chuck Lanyard
- Hotel (1982)
- Nashville Grab (1981) as Buddy Walker
- For the Love of It (1980) as Russ Moran
- The Cheryl Ladd Special: Souvenirs (1980)
- Breaking Up Is Hard to Do (1979) as Roy Fletcher
- Breaking Up Is Hard to Do (1979) as Roy Fletcher
- Taxi (1978) as Bobby Wheeler
- Grease (1978) as Kenickie
- Pete's Dragon (1977) as Willie
- I Never Promised You a Rose Garden (1977) as Lactamaeon
- Delta County, USA (1977) as Terry Nicholas
- Battle of the Network Stars (1976)
- The Eagle Has Landed (1976) as Frazier
- Joe Forrester (1975) as Cliff
- Happy Days (1974)
- Dinah! (1974) as Self
- Movin' On (1974)
- Kojak (1973) as Bert Gaines
- Jennifer on My Mind (1971) as Minstrel #2
- The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970)
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Nominee
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jeff Conaway best known for?
Jeff Conaway is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Hollywood Demons (2025), The Fabulous Allan Carr (2017), The Tyra Banks Show (2005), True Romance (1993).
When and where was Jeff Conaway born?
Jeff Conaway was born on October 5, 1950 in New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on May 27, 2011.
How many credits does Jeff Conaway have?
Jeff Conaway has accumulated over 103 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1944 to 2025.
What is Jeff Conaway's background in cinema and television?
Jeff Conaway was an American actor. He was born in New York City, New York, USA. Conaway's early acting experience began when he landed a featured role in the 1961 Broadway play All the Way Home. The play was set in Knoxville, Tennessee. Conaway's performance in the play was notable for his Southern accent, which he de...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Babylon 5 (1994) as Zack Allan — aged about 43
- Happy Days (1974) — aged about 23
- The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970) — aged about 19
- She Spies (2002) as Zachary Mason — aged about 51
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Nolan Walsh — aged about 33
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Tom Powell — aged about 33
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