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Jeff Conaway

as KENICKIE

Quick Facts
 
Birth Name
          Jeffery Charles William Michael
 
Date of Birth / Location
       October 5, 1950
       New York, New York,  USA
 
Height
       6"2 (1.88m)
 
Mother's Name
         Mary Ann Brooks (actress)
 
Siblings
       Michele Conaway
 
Spouse
       Unknown (1972-1973) [divorced]
       Rona Newton-John (1980-1985) [divorced]
       Kerri Conaway (1990-present)
 
Son
         Unkown Name
 
Mini Biography
 

Jeff Conaway always wanted to be an astronaut. At the age of 7, his need to wear glasses caused that dream to crash and burn. By the age of 9, he decided to be an actor (following in his parents footsteps) and won the part of the very first role he auditioned for which was a Broadway play called "ALL THE WAY HOME", starring Lillian Gish, Colleen Dewhurst and Auther Hill. A national company touring of "CRITIC'S CHOICE" followed and Jeff was on his way…

When Jeff returned to his hometown in New York, he worked consistently in TV as well as Broadway and Off-Broadway shows and as a model. He discovered both a love and a talent for rock-n-roll in his teens and college years. By 16, Jeff joined the band "3 1/2" as a singer and rhythm guitarist and toured with the likes of Herman's Hermits, The Animals, Gladys Knight and the Pips and even backed up Chuck Berry.

Jeff's passion for acting though, brought him back to N.Y., majoring in theatre at NYU. After leaving college, he took over the role of Danny Zuko in the hit Broadway musical "GREASE". A national tour followed, after which a return to Broadway with the show. Afterwards, he decided to hit the road out west to give Hollywood a shot!

Jeff has done a huge body of work including many feature films, commercials, modeling jobs, plays, movies of the week and starring and guest starring roles in some of the most popular shows. For many, he is best known as Kenickie in the 1978 blockbuster film "GREASE" and Bobby Wheeler in TV's "TAXI". A succession of projects followed, including the adventure/ fantasy show "WIZARDS & WARRIORS", "THE BERRINGER'S", a recurring role on "MURDER SHE WROTE" and numerous guest-starring roles in hit TV shows. Jeff's childhood dream of "going to outer space" finally came true when he joined the cast of the classic sci-fi TV show, "BABYLON 5"playing Zack Allen, Chief of Security.


Jeff presently lives in Los Angeles with his beautiful wife of 13 years, Kerri. He has been a strong supporter and volunte
er of the LA Mission. He is currently writing a pilot for television, a feature film and a Christian CD. Jeff also teaches acting on a weekly basis in Los Angeles (for more information call (323) 692-9110). He has done about 40 feature films including "JAWBREAKER" and "MAN ON THE MOON". Recently, Jeff completed filming "DICKY ROBERTS…CHILD STAR" starring David Spade.

A multitalented person, Jeff's credits to date reflects acting, dancing, singing, writing, producing, directing and teaching and this has been only in his first 42 years…….

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TRIVIA
 
Youngest of three kids.

While filming Grease (1978), had to walk slightly stooped so John Travolta would appear taller.

in an episode of Taxi, the song 'Summer Nights' from the movie 'Grease' is playing on a jukebox, but instead of John Travolta singing the lead, it's Jeff Conaway (the song was obviously re-worked for that episode, and Conaway was a co-star in 'Grease' but was second banana to Travolta)

Though he played Kenickie in the movie version of Grease, he appeared in the Broadway production as Danny Zuko.

Favorite character he played is Kenickie (Grease)

Had a drug habit before becoming a Christian

Brought up as a Catholic ; " was an altar boy until I was about fifteen, at one time I thought I'd be a priest, but that was short-lived"

While directing a play, he overhead some girls talking about being christians, who he brought out and taught him about obedience, love and forgiveness and later about Jesus.

Is a grandfather (grandson born January 1997). (Admitted this on NBC's Later, July 6/98, with guest host Rita Sever.)

Wanted to make a Christian CD

 

Grease is the word