Taxi
Summary
The beloved sitcomTaxiaired its first episode over 45 twelvemonth ago , back in 1978 , and in the years since , a few form member have passed away , include J. Alan Thomas . The series , which would bunk for five seasons and conclude in 1982 , centered around a group of New York City taxi cab driver and their obnoxious dispatcher . Several of the primary cast became huge stars , including Danny DeVito , Christopher Lloyd , and Marilu Henner . An acclaimed series , Taxiwon the Emmy for Best Comedy Series for its first three season .
In addition to its gifted main cast of characters , Taxialso featured many memorable invitee hotshot , some of whom , like Ruth Gordon , would win Emmys for their role . A - list actors like Tom Hanks and Martin Short had memorable client appearances as Reverend Jim ’s college roommate and a television receiver internet executive , respectively , while some celebrities , like Penny Marshall , even played themselves . Whether a leading or a guest star , there was n’t a unaccented actor among theTaxicast , and those who have passed away are deep missed .
Actor
Character
J. Alan Thomas
Jeff Bennett
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Jeff Conaway
Bobby Wheeler
Jack Gilford
Taxi is a sitcom that aired from 1978 to 1983, set in a New York City taxi garage. The series follows the lives of the cab drivers and their harried dispatcher, Louie De Palma (Danny DeVito). The ensemble cast includes Judd Hirsch as the level-headed Alex Reiger, Marilu Henner as Elaine Nardo, Tony Danza as Tony Banta, and Christopher Lloyd as the eccentric Reverend Jim Ignatowski.
Joe Reiger
Marcia Wallace
J. Alan Thomas As Jeff Bennett
Date Of Birth: May 8, 1950
Actor : J. Alan Thomaspassed away on April 15 , 2007 , at the eld of 56 . ThoughTaxiwas Thomas ' biggest role , he also appeared inThe Tracey Ullman ShowandCheers . His film reference include play Millington inThrow Momma from the Train(1987 ) opposite hisTaxico - whizz , Danny Devito , and himself in Jim Carrey’sMan on the Moon , which was Thomas ' final role .
J. Alan Thomas ' other famous roles :
Title
Role
Man on the Moon(1999 )
Broadcast News(1987 )
Airport Cabbie
Throw Momma from the Train(1987 )
Millington
Character : J. Alan Thomas playedJeff Bennett , Louie ’s beleaguered assistant dispatcher , inTaxi , for 70 of the show ’s 114 episode . ab initio a backcloth character with circumscribed dialog , Thomas ' role increased and he became more of a supporting player . Jeff was prominently featured in the time of year 5 episode , " Crime and Punishment " , in which Louie wrongfully accuse him of stealing car constituent and selling them on the smuggled market , a crime Louie himself was commit .
Jeff Conaway As Bobby Wheeler
Date Of Birth: October 5, 1950
Actor : Jeff Conawaypassed away on May 27 , 2011 , at the age of 60due to various movement . Conaway ’s other most renowned role was bad male child Kenickie inGrease . He also starred inBabylon 5as Zack Allan .
Jawbreaker(1999 )
Marcie ’s forefather
Babylon 5(1994 - 1998 )
Zack Allan
Grease(1976 )
Kenickie
Character : InTaxi , Jeff Conaway playedBobby Wheeler , an aspiring histrion who often faced setback in his pursuit of stardom , for 69 episodes . Throughout four season , Conaway present Bobby ’s struggles with both point and screen performance , capture his blend of ambitiousness and spell . Although Conaway left the series at the end of season 3 , he made a last visual aspect in time of year 4 ’s twelfth episode , " Bobby Does n’t Live Here any longer , " providing a memorable and touching conclusion to his character ’s bow .
Jack Gilford As Joe Reiger
Date Of Birth: July 25, 1908
doer : Jack Gilford buy the farm away on June 4 , 1990 , at the age of 81 after a tenacious struggle with stomach cancer . Gilford ’s other noteworthy office admit Phil Greene inSave the Tiger , for which he earned a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination , and Bernie inCocoon , a function he reprised in the sequel , Cocoon : The Return .
Cocoon : The Return(1988 )
Bernie Lefkowitz
Cocoon(1985 )
deliver the Tiger(1973 )
Phil Greene
Character : Jack Gilford portray Joe Reiger , Alex ’s father , onTaxi . Joe is depictedas having a labored human relationship with his son , a moral force that is explored in deepness in Gilford ’s two episodes , season 2 , episode " Honor Thy Father " and season 4 , episode 6 , " Like Father , Like Son " . This complex father - son family relationship added significant emotional depth to the series .
Marcia Wallace As Herself
Date Of Birth: November 1, 1942
Actress : Marcia Wallace passed away on October 25 , 2013 , at the historic period of 70 . The movement of dying was pneumonia and titty cancer . Though not a household name , Wallace had a fecund television career , magnificently voicing elementary school teacher Edna Krabappel onThe Simpsons , a part which pull ahead her an Emmy for Outstanding Voice - Over Performance . Wallace also star inThe Bob Newhart Showas Carol Kester and guest - starred in four episodes ofFull Houseas Mrs. Carruthers .
The Simpsonsretired the grapheme of Edna Krabappel after Wallace ’s expiry .
Full House(1993 - 1995 )
Mrs. Carruthers
The Simpsons(1990 - 2014 )
Edna Krabappel
The Bob Newhart Show(1972 - 1978 )
Carol Kester
Character : Wallace hada memorable invitee appearance as herself inTaxi ’s season 5 premiere , " sleep together Un - American Style . “In the episode , Wallace goeson a blind date with Reverend Jim , a devoted fan ofThe Bob Newhart Show . Wallace ’s appearance add a humorous crossing over element to the installment .
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Taxi is a sitcom that aired from 1978 to 1983 , lay out in a New York City taxi service department . The series trace the living of the cab driver and their harried dispatcher , Louie De Palma ( Danny DeVito ) . The ensemble cast let in Judd Hirsch as the level - headed Alex Reiger , Marilu Henner as Elaine Nardo , Tony Danza as Tony Banta , and Christopher Lloyd as the eccentric Reverend Jim Ignatowski .
