Jeff Conaway

Bobby Wheeler, "Taxi"

Jeff Conaway was born on October 5, 1950 in New York City. As Bobby Wheeler, the struggling actor of the Sunshine Cab Company, Conaway's character had lofty goals. Today, Conaway is reaching past the stars in the television sci-fi series "Babylon 5," as security guy Zack Allen.

Conaway has also appeared in "Murder, She Wrote," "The Bold and the Beautiful," "Berrengers," and "Wizards and Warriors." His feature-film work is similarly extensive: he has appeared in "Grease," "The Patriot," "I Never Promised You a Rose Garden," "The Eagle Has Landed," and many others.

Conaway is a member of the creative panel of The Theatre Group, a 140-member Los Angeles-based theater company presenting work at the Beverly Hills Playhouse and The Skylight Theatre.

Conaway has also joined the ranks of such celebrities as Dionne Warwick and Cher with his appearances on late-night infomercials.