Cast and Crew of Taxi

Taxi

It's off the laugh meter!

Louie De Palma is a cantankerous, acerbic taxi dispatcher in New York City. He tries to maintain order over a collection of varied and strange characters who drive for him. As he bullies and insults them from the safety of his “cage,” they form a special bond among themselves, becoming friends and supporting each other through the inevitable trials and tribulations of life.

Ran for 5 seasons.

Main Cast of Taxi

Judd Hirsch as Alex Reiger

Judd Hirsch

Alex Reiger (114 episodes)
Judd Hirsch delivered a nuanced and iconic performance as Alex Reiger in the hit television series "Taxi," which aired from 1978 to 1983. As the beleaguered yet endearing taxi driver and reluctant father figure to his eccentric coworkers at the Sunshine Cab Company, Hirsch masterfully balanced Alex's world-weary cynicism with a deep-seated compassion and resilience. His portrayal was laced with impeccable comedic timing, bringing a sense of authenticity and heart to the role that resonated with audiences. Hirsch's Alex was the emotional anchor of the show, often serving as the voice of reason amidst the chaos of his colleagues' personal dramas. His performance was marked by a naturalistic acting style that made Alex feel like a genuine everyman, juggling the pressures of supporting his daughter and navigating the trials of everyday life with a mix of dry wit and an underlying sense of hope. Judd Hirsch's turn as Alex Reiger earned him two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, solidifying his character as one of the most beloved in television history and a testament to his exceptional talent as an actor.
Jeff Conaway as Bobby Wheeler

Jeff Conaway

Bobby Wheeler (69 episodes)
Jeff Conaway's portrayal of Bobby Wheeler in the television series "Taxi" was a standout performance that brought both humor and heart to the ensemble cast. As the struggling actor with a penchant for getting too emotionally involved in his roles, Conaway delivered a character that was equal parts endearing and comical. His timing and delivery were impeccable, often providing the show with some of its most memorable moments. Whether he was sparring with Louie De Palma (Danny DeVito) or sharing tender scenes with his fellow cabbies, Conaway's Bobby Wheeler was a character that viewers could root for, a dreamer in the concrete jungle of New York City, whose ambition and vulnerability resonated with the everyday struggles of the audience. His performance was a testament to his range as an actor, as he effortlessly transitioned between the character's theatrical aspirations and the more grounded, relatable aspects of Bobby's life as a taxi driver. Jeff Conaway's embodiment of Bobby Wheeler remains a highlight of "Taxi," contributing significantly to the show's enduring legacy as a classic of American sitcom television.
Danny DeVito as Louie De Palma

Danny DeVito

Louie De Palma (114 episodes)
Danny DeVito's portrayal of Louie De Palma in the television series "Taxi" is a masterclass in character acting and comedic timing. As the cantankerous, diminutive dispatcher at the Sunshine Cab Company, DeVito's Louie is a tour de force of acerbic wit and cynicism, serving as the perfect foil to the eclectic ensemble of characters that populate the show. With his raspy voice, fierce scowl, and a heart that he tries desperately to keep hidden, DeVito crafts Louie into a figure that is both hilariously outrageous and surprisingly relatable. His performance is layered with a complex blend of humor and pathos; while Louie is often the instigator of pranks and the source of sarcastic one-liners, DeVito ensures that the audience catches glimpses of his vulnerability, adding depth to the character. DeVito's Louie is a highlight of the series, earning him an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in 1981, and solidifying his status as a beloved figure in television history.
Marilu Henner as Elaine O'Connor-Nardo

Marilu Henner

Elaine O'Connor-Nardo (114 episodes)
Marilu Henner delivered a memorable performance as Elaine O'Connor-Nardo in the hit television series "Taxi," which aired from 1978 to 1983. As the dispatcher at the Sunshine Cab Company, Henner brought a vibrant energy and a strong, independent spirit to the role, making Elaine a standout character in an ensemble cast that included comedy legends like Judd Hirsch, Danny DeVito, and Andy Kaufman. Elaine's character was notable for her assertiveness and quick wit, often serving as a stabilizing force in the male-dominated workplace while navigating her complex personal life, which included a tumultuous on-again, off-again marriage to Tony Danza's character, Tony Banta. Henner's portrayal of Elaine was both endearing and empowering, showcasing her versatility as an actress and contributing significantly to the show's enduring charm and comedic legacy. Her performance earned her several Golden Globe nominations, and her chemistry with the cast helped "Taxi" garner numerous awards, including multiple Emmys for Outstanding Comedy Series.
Tony Danza as Tony Banta

Tony Danza

Tony Banta (114 episodes)
Tony Danza's portrayal of Tony Banta in the television series "Taxi" is a testament to his versatile acting skills and innate charm. As the affable and occasionally hot-tempered boxer who works as a cab driver, Danza brought a magnetic energy to the screen that resonated with audiences. His character, often embroiled in comedic situations and grappling with the ups and downs of his boxing career, showcased Danza's ability to blend humor with a more sensitive side, creating a character that was both relatable and endearing. Tony Banta's loyalty to his friends and his dockside philosophy, delivered with Danza's warm and genuine demeanor, made him a standout character in an ensemble cast that included some of the era's most talented comedic actors. Danza's performance was a key ingredient in the show's success, earning "Taxi" a place in television history as one of the most beloved sitcoms of its time.
Andy Kaufman as Latka Gravas

Andy Kaufman

Latka Gravas (114 episodes)
Andy Kaufman's portrayal of Latka Gravas in the television series "Taxi" was a standout performance that showcased his unique comedic talent and range as an actor. Latka, a mechanic of indeterminate Eastern European origin with a thick accent, was a character that allowed Kaufman to employ his signature style of anti-humor and absurdist comedy. Initially, Latka was written as a one-dimensional, stereotypical foreigner character, but Kaufman infused him with depth and unpredictability, often breaking the fourth wall and addressing the audience directly. His performance was marked by a blend of innocence and eccentricity, as Latka navigated the world around him with a sense of wonder and confusion, often leading to humorous situations. Kaufman's Latka could switch from sweet and endearing to manic and bewildering, keeping both the live audience and viewers at home on their toes. His ability to improvise and his commitment to the character's quirks, such as speaking in a made-up language or suddenly adopting new personas like the obnoxious lounge singer Tony Clifton, made Latka Gravas an unforgettable part of "Taxi" and a highlight of Kaufman's legacy in television comedy.
Christopher Lloyd as Reverend Jim 'Iggy' Ignatowski

Christopher Lloyd

Reverend Jim 'Iggy' Ignatowski (68 episodes)

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Secondary Cast of Taxi

Christopher Lloyd as Reverend Jim Ignatowski

Christopher Lloyd

Reverend Jim Ignatowski (16 episodes)

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Carol Kane as Simka Dahblitz

Carol Kane

Simka Dahblitz (3 episodes) , Simka Gravas (24 episodes)

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Clyde Kusatsu as Paul

Clyde Kusatsu

Paul (1 episode)

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Mandy Patinkin as Alan

Mandy Patinkin

Alan (1 episode)

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Tom Selleck as Mike Beldon

Tom Selleck

Mike Beldon (1 episode)

Thomas William "Tom" Selleck (born January 29, 1945) is an American actor and film producer, best known for his...

Martin Mull as Roger Chapman

Martin Mull

Roger Chapman (1 episode)

Offbeat funnyman Martin Mull was born in Chicago, Illinois, the oldest of three children, and raised in Ohio. The...

Joey Aresco as Michael Patrese

Joey Aresco

Michael Patrese (1 episode)

The person Joey Aresco was born on August 22, 1949 and is currently 75 years old.

Rhea Perlman as Zena Sherman

Rhea Perlman

Zena Sherman (5 episodes)

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Robert Picardo as Philip Polevoy

Robert Picardo

Philip Polevoy (1 episode)

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James Hong as Wealthy Passenger

James Hong

Wealthy Passenger (1 episode)

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Dee Wallace as Joyce

Dee Wallace

Joyce (1 episode)

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Peggy Stewart as Buyer #2

Peggy Stewart

Buyer #2 (1 episode)

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Carl Lumbly as Customer #2

Carl Lumbly

Customer #2 (1 episode)

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Priscilla Barnes as Tawny

Priscilla Barnes

Tawny (1 episode)

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Julie Kavner as Monica Banta Douglas

Julie Kavner

Monica Banta Douglas (1 episode)

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Louis Guss as Maxie Melcher

Louis Guss

Maxie Melcher (1 episode)

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Marcia Wallace as Marcia Wallace

Marcia Wallace

Marcia Wallace (1 episode)

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George Wendt as The Exterminator

George Wendt

The Exterminator (1 episode)

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Danny Nero as Diner (uncredited)

Danny Nero

Diner (uncredited) (1 episode)

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Martin Short as Mitch Harris

Martin Short

Mitch Harris (1 episode)

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Ernie Hudson as Terry Carver

Ernie Hudson

Terry Carver (1 episode)

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Charlayne Woodard as Nina Chambers

Charlayne Woodard

Nina Chambers (1 episode)

Charlaine "Charlayne" Woodard (born December 29, 1953) is an American playwright and actress. She is a two-time Obie...

Joel Brooks as Nick Dwyer

Joel Brooks

Nick Dwyer (1 episode)

Joel Brooks is an actor.

Ted Danson as Vincenzo Senaca

Ted Danson

Vincenzo Senaca (1 episode)

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Joyce Brothers as Dr. Joyce Brothers

Joyce Brothers

Dr. Joyce Brothers (1 episode)

Joyce Diane Brothers (née Bauer; October 20, 1927 – May 13, 2013) was an American psychologist, television...

Tom Hanks as Gordon

Tom Hanks

Gordon (1 episode)

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Max Wright as Mr. Ambrose

Max Wright

Mr. Ambrose (1 episode)

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Christopher Maher as The Indian

Christopher Maher

The Indian (1 episode)

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Keone Young as The Japanese Man

Keone Young

The Japanese Man (1 episode)

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David Paymer as Ned

David Paymer

Ned (1 episode)

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Brian Robbins as Young Man

Brian Robbins

Young Man (1 episode)

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Donnelly Rhodes as Angelo Banta

Donnelly Rhodes

Angelo Banta (1 episode)

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Wallace Shawn as Arnie

Wallace Shawn

Arnie (1 episode) , Arnie Ross (1 episode)

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Penny Marshall as Penny Marshall

Penny Marshall

Penny Marshall (1 episode)

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William Hootkins as Liquor Authority Agent

William Hootkins

Liquor Authority Agent (1 episode)

William Michael Hootkins was born on July 5, 1948, in Dallas, Texas. He moved to London, England in the early '70s...

Tracey Walter as Panhandler

Tracey Walter

Panhandler (1 episode)

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Dwight Woody

Opponent (1 episode)

Carlos Palomino

Welterweight Champion of the World Carlos Palomino (1 episode)

John Lehne

Hamlet's Owner (1 episode)

Robert Phalen

Tom Jeffries (1 episode)

Paula Victor

Mrs. Hazeltine (2 episodes)

Treva Silverman

Party Guest (1 episode)

Bill Foster

William 'The Fox' Foster (1 episode)

Sheila Rogers

Mrs. Caruthers (1 episode)

Angelo Gnazzo

George Wilson (1 episode)

Ellen Regan

Suzanne Caruthers (1 episode) , Suzanne Burns (1 episode)

Sandy Holt

Woman (1 episode)

Marshall Jay Kaplan

Student (uncredited) (1 episode)

James Randolph

INS Agent (1 episode)

Woody Eney

INS Agent (1 episode)

Michele Bernath

Woman in Cab (1 episode)

George Reynolds

Cab Driver (1 episode)

Rusdi Lane

Waiter (1 episode) , Rudy (1 episode)

Chris Barnes

Kid (1 episode)

Rod Browning

Father (1 episode)

Darren Milton

Chorus Member (1 episode)

Aharon Ipalé

Ramon (1 episode)

Liz Miller

Dominique (1 episode)

Susan Heldfond

Jill (1 episode)

Mavis Neal Palmer

Restaurant Patron (1 episode)

William C. Poore

Restaurant Patron (1 episode)

Sherrie Wills

Girl in cab (1 episode)

Rik Colitti

Cook (1 episode)

Christine Dickinson

Lea (1 episode)

Michael Hershewe

Jason Nardo (1 episode)

Carl Byrd

Crista's Father (1 episode)

Tan Adams

Crista (1 episode)

Suzanne Carney

Marilu Hartman (1 episode)

T.J. Castronovo

Tommy Jeffries (uncredited) (4 episodes) , Tommy Jeffries (14 episodes)

Richard Beauchamp

Mechanic (1 episode)

Michael Mann

Peter Nicholson (1 episode) , Businessman #2 (1 episode)

Kres Mersky

Sister Number Two (1 episode)

Jean Hayworth

The Old Lady (1 episode)

Nancy Steen

Maid (1 episode)

Camila Ashland

Mrs. Sherman (1 episode)

Armando Muniz

Benny Foster (1 episode)

Marc Anthony Danza

Brian Sims (2 episodes)

Mary Betten

The Maid (1 episode)

Shane Butterworth

Tommy (1 episode)

Teresa Baxter

Third Woman (1 episode)

Paul Loving

Young Cabbie (1 episode)

Beverly Ross

The Instructress (1 episode)

John Petlock

Waiter (1 episode) , Chairman of the Board (1 episode)

Marvin Newman

The Auctioneer (1 episode)

Lassie

Lassie (1 episode)

Richard Minchenberg

Dwight (1 episode)

Andrew Bloch

The French Waiter (1 episode)

Harvey Miller

The Attendant (1 episode)

Carlo U. Quinterio

Carlos Consuelos (1 episode)

Michael Pritchard

Kenny (1 episode)

David Daniel

Bar Patron (1 episode)

Jill Jaress

Sally (1 episode) , Airline Attendant (1 episode)

Barbara Deutsch

Lila Caldwell (1 episode)

John Eames

The Butler (1 episode)

James Staszkiel

Producer #1 (1 episode)

Michael DeBartolo

Tony Danza Look-Alike (uncredited) (1 episode)

Ed. Weinberger

Boxing Fan (uncredited) (1 episode) , Producer #2 (1 episode) , Suicidal Man (uncredited) (1 episode)

Harvey Vernon

The Guide (1 episode)

Wally Amos

Famous Amos (1 episode)

Hector Britt

Gus Bates (1 episode)

John Yates

The Airline Pilot (1 episode)

Jon St. Elwood

The Boxer (1 episode)

Mauricio Aldana

Alberto Martinez (1 episode)

Vince Delgado

Referee (1 episode)

Julia DeVito

Gabriella De Palma (2 episodes)

Iris Korn

Edith Tremayne (1 episode)

Sam DeFazio

Louie's Lawyer (1 episode)

Joe 'Flash' Riley

The Judge (1 episode)

Robert Balderson

Mr. Barrett (1 episode)

Bill Wiley

George Givens (1 episode)

Howie Allen

Kid #1 (1 episode)

Dana Halsted

Ms. Lang (1 episode)

Heather Hobbs

Kid #2 (1 episode)

Clint Young

The Guard (1 episode)

Robin Klein

Karen (1 episode)

J.P. Bumstead

Guy #1 (1 episode)

Bob Larkin

Guy #2 (1 episode)

Charles Thomas Murphy

Customer (1 episode) , Restaurant Patron (1 episode)

G. Rockett Phillips

Todd Bentley (1 episode)

Robert L. Hughes

Waiter (1 episode)

Patch Mackenzie

Woman on Plane (1 episode)

Wendy Goldman

Lynne (1 episode)

John Christy Ewing

Dr. Frazier (1 episode)

Chuck James

Bill Thompson (1 episode)

Nat Bernstein

Dr. Stewart (1 episode)

Andrew Winner

Dr. Baker (1 episode)

Tony Gaetano

The Waiter (1 episode)

John Mengatti

The Boy (1 episode)

Audrey Berindey

The Girl (1 episode)

Tony La Torre

Terry (1 episode)

Rebecca Clemons

Mrs. Booth (1 episode)

Ian Praiser

Dr. Harmon (1 episode) , Soap Opera Actor (voice) (uncredited) (1 episode)

Jimmy Lennon Sr.

Jimmy Lennon (uncredited) (1 episode) , Announcer (1 episode) , The Ring Announcer (1 episode) , Ring Announcer (1 episode)

Karen Anders

The Drunk Woman (1 episode)

Sari Price

The Customer (1 episode)

Frances Welter

Woman #1 (1 episode)

Torill

Woman #2 (1 episode)

John Steve

Burke (1 episode)

Jim Brooks

Boxing Fan (uncredited) (1 episode)

Robert G. Denison

Earl (1 episode)

Anthony Eldridge

Boy #1 (1 episode)

Melanie Gaffin

Jennifer (3 episodes)

Gary Quinn

The Bellman (1 episode) , The Toy Soldier (1 episode)

Murphy Cross

Judy Griffith (2 episodes)

Al Rosen

Cabbie (1 episode) , Cabbie (uncredited) (2 episodes)

Santos Morales

Perez (1 episode)

Richard Monahan

Winslow (1 episode)

Thom Koutsoukos

The Guard (1 episode)

Jim Pollack

The Man at Table (1 episode)

Patrick 'Grampy' Davis

Gramps (1 episode)

Joseph Brennan

The Messenger (1 episode)

Hillary Carlip

The Fruitcake (1 episode)

Robert Moberly

The Waiter (1 episode) , Waiter (1 episode)

Paul Napier

Mr. Blount (1 episode)

Elizabeth Hill

Benny's Mother (1 episode)

Brad Kesten

Bulldog Greg (1 episode)

Martin Azarow

Armed-wrestling Cabbie (1 episode)

David Young

Dr. Gordon (1 episode)

Wendy Jewell

Woman Cabby (1 episode)

Charles Bouvier

Customer (1 episode)

Peter Iacangelo

Inspector Donovan (1 episode)

The person Peter Iacangelo was born on August 13, 1948 and is currently 76 years old.

Rose Marie Klespitz

Pretty Blonde (1 episode)

Howard Witt

Immigration Officer (1 episode)

Crew of Taxi

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