About Jana Thompson Expertise TAXI is one of my favorite shows. I have extensive knowledge of Andy Kaufman, plus books about the show. I will try to help with any question.
Expert: Jana Thompson Date: 10/21/2002 Subject: Jeff
Question Jana
Is the actor who played jeff on taxi, the same
guy who plays deacon on "king of queens"?
Bob
Answer Bob-
I'm not a "King of Queens" fan, but I looked it up and found that an actor named Victor Williams plays Deacon. Taxi's "Jeff" is played by actor J. Alan Thomas. If you have ever seen the movie "Throw Mama From the Train", with Billy Crystal and Danny DeVito, J. Alan Thomas plays "Lester" (Billy Crystal's neighbor). Guess it makes sense that Thomas would be in that movie, being that fellow "Taxi" co-actor, DeVito, directed the movie. He also supposedly had a part in "Man On the Moon", the biographical film about "Taxi" star Andy Kaufman, but I do not remember seeing J. Alan Thomas in the film. Of course, it's been a while since I've seen the flick!
