Meet Jeff Conaway, the one time ’80s star of “Grease” and “Taxi” who is making news again by starring in VH1’s latest celebreality show, “Celebrity Rehab” with Dr. Drew. See his biography and photos here.
Jeff Conaway
Jeff Conaway stars on VH1’s “Celebrity Rehab”, which premiered tonight, January 10, 2008. He is back again for season 2, and this time his girlfriend Vicki seeks help from the good Dr. Drew. Confessions of not only drug abuse, but also domestic abuse, will come out this season, as Jeff tells Drew that Vicki has physically abused him.
As a biography, Jeff Conaway was born October 5, 1950, in New York City, New York, so his age is 57. His birth name is Jeffery Charles William Michael. His measurements are 6′ 1 1/2″. John attended NYU. He has been married to Kerri Young since August 17, 1990, his third marriage.
Conaway began acting on Broadway at the age of 2. He made it big when he landed the roles like Kenickie in “Grease” and Bobby in “Taxi”. In “Grease”, Jeff had to stoop to make John Travolta appear taller. Conaway has continued acting throughout the ’80s and ’90s, though his roles were less well known and typically direct-to-video.
Now Jeff Conaway is on “Celebrity Rehab”, a show where Dr. Drew from “Loveline” helps celebrities with their addiction problems. Conaway had dabbled in VH1 reality shows once before, participating in Celebrity Fit Club 3 for a few weeks until he left for rehab.
Though Dr. Drew said the show helped a lot of people, some viewers aren’t convinced in the show’s quality.
“With cameras installed in just about every nook of the facility, VH1 milks each cringe-worthy moment. … Given the nature of recovery, an addict needs to be in a safe place to thrash out the issues underlying their disease. … Some TV shows make it fun to play a voyeur. This series will leave you feeling dirty. For those who enjoy this type of programming, there’s no rehab that can help - yet.”
On the premiere episode, Conaway was taken to the ER in an ambulance. His withdrawals became too severe and Dr. Drew had to send him to a medical facility.
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January 11th, 2008 at 6:39 am
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January 13th, 2008 at 10:42 pm
Peace be with Jeff - I hope he finds the help he needs
January 22nd, 2008 at 8:16 pm
poor guy
January 23rd, 2008 at 6:29 pm
it was ashame to see jeff in the state he’s in.i to was in to coke,meth,booze.for 20yrs but for me i was giving a choice.i picked the right one.i went cold turkey.but now it’s about pain killers.my body hurts like hell all the time.i hope our two wrongs may make a right.one of us will make.hang in there bro.
January 26th, 2008 at 1:48 pm
I was so shocked, sickened, and saddened to see Jeff on TV last night, my first time watching celebrity rehab. I almost started crying. I used to be in love with that guy, when he was on Taxi he was the hottest thing…
now look at him, what a mess, and he aint coming back. Sad. I hope enough people see this, and show their kids what can happen to your looks, health, financial situation, marraige, job, I could go on for a while.
And Bridget Neilsen! OMG she looks terrible too, although not quite to the extent Jeff does.
LEARN FROM THIS PEOPLE!!!
January 29th, 2008 at 3:42 pm
I’ve been watching celeb rehab. It’s good to see these folks trying. Addiction is very hard to over come and I wish them all luck. Admitting it to yourself is half the battle so to be possitive you must think you have it half beat. To all you folks good luck!!!
January 29th, 2008 at 5:08 pm
I am pulling and praying for Jeff Conaway. Everyone was all about enjoying his show and movies. Let’s not forget he’s as human as anyone else. Of all of them there, and sadly 5 are very young, let’s hope his pain will be relieved and he finds his way. If nothing else, he will be an inspiration to the case for “tenacity”, in another attempt at rehabilitating himself. Some people think repeat “admissions” are a sign of failure. I believe it’s a sign of desperation. In this case, he wants to feel his life, his soul and the world as he once knew. CLEAN! Hang in there, Jeff!
February 14th, 2008 at 6:50 pm
Jeff, I’m hoping you read this post. You can make it through this. There is an army of THOUSANDS who have been in your shoes, and we ALL want to help you. You know what to do, and we are here waiting with a coffee cup for you. Good luck buddy.
February 22nd, 2008 at 8:39 am
i hope you recover i seen you leave celeb rehab and i agree with chyna we you leave there your friends on the show don t want you to die.and dr drew gave his all to help each and everyone of you. i just hope your recovery will be successful i ve lost a cousin on 2-9-08 due to the destruction of drugs and alcohol drugs smoking cigaretes so bad it gave him emphysema and when i went to see him at the hospital he was on life supports on 2-9-08 and i went say goodbye even thoughover the years we werent close his death still affects i can still see him in the hostipal and it breaks my heart he left a wife and 4 kids at least his son looks like him.anyways jeff get well i don t want to read about you in the papers.i m a big fan of yours i support you and i loved taxi you were my on i had a crush on during your time on taxi.my best and my supportget well. life s too short don t throw it away on a habit that can kill you.fight the demons easier said than done.please get well.
February 28th, 2008 at 3:12 pm
What a difference in the Jeff that came into rehab and the Jeff who Left…What a good looking man..My prayers are with you and I hope you get rid of or have gotten rid of that horrible,ugly, Nancy Spungen wanna-be broad, Jeff you CAN do better then her…Good luck and all our prayers are with you..