Leif Green
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Leif Green is an American actor and production manager. He is perhaps best known for portraying Davey Jaworski one of the T-Birds in the Grease 2, the 1982 sequel to the 1978 motion picture Grease as well as the hero Eugene Groebe in the 1983 sex comedy film Joysticks.
Career
In addition to his lead roles in Grease 2 and Joysticks, Green has also appeared on six TV series and a documentary. Upon retiring from acting, he eventually became a production manager or production assistant, and from 2001 and 2006 he was a production manager and worked on three motion pictures (serving as an assistant production manager in two of these roles, as stated below).[citation needed]
Philanthropy
Leif Green is extensively involved in fundraising for AIDS research and prevention. In an interview following the release of his film, Grease 2, he describes his activism including his work with AIDS Walk, and states that the firm has collectively raised over $100 million to support AIDS patients.[1]
Filmography
Film
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1982 | Grease 2 | Davey Jaworski | Also performs on songs "SCORE TONIGHT" and "PROWLIN" |
1983 | Joysticks | Eugene Groebe | |
2001 | Osmosis Jones | Assistant Production Manager | |
2003 | Looney Tunes: Back in Action | Assistant Production Manager | |
2006 | Brother Bear 2 | Production Manager (Direct-to-video) |
Television
Year | Television | Role | Notes |
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1983 | ABC Afterschool Special | Leslie | Episode: "The Woman Who Willed a Miracle" |
1983 | The Powers of Matthew Star | Steve | Episode: "Swords and Quests" |
1983 | The Best of Times | Neil Hefernan | TV pilot episode |
1983 | Trauma Center | Episode: "Shock Waves" | |
1984 | The Facts of Life | Chip | Episode: "Love at First Byte" |
1986 | Simon & Simon | Dave | Episode: "Sunrise at Camp Apollo" |
Soundtrack
Year | Soundtrack |
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1982 (Recorded 1981) | Grease 2 (soundtrack) |
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