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Jeffrey Jacquet
Born
Jeffrey Michael Jacquet

(1966-10-15) October 15, 1966 (age 58)
Occupation Actor
Years active 1978–1987

Jeffrey Michael Jacquet (born October 15, 1966) is an American actor who used to be on television. He is well-known for his roles as Eugene in the first season of the TV show Mork & Mindy and as Jeremy Saldino in the series Whiz Kids.

Jeffrey Jacquet's Acting Journey

Jeffrey Jacquet began his acting career as a child in 1978. His first movies were Return from Witch Mountain and Bloodbrothers. Later that year, he was chosen to play Eugene in the first season of the TV comedy Mork & Mindy.

Playing Eugene in Mork & Mindy

Eugene was a 12-year-old character who was a friend of Mork's. He also took violin lessons from Mindy's grandmother. Jeffrey Jacquet was part of the show for its first season. After that, the show's creators decided to change the story, so his character was no longer included.

Other TV Shows and Movies

After leaving Mork & Mindy, Jeffrey Jacquet continued to act. He appeared in movies like Wholly Moses! and the TV series Whiz Kids. He also had guest roles in other popular TV shows. These included The Jeffersons, Simon & Simon, and Our House.

Life After Acting

Jeffrey Jacquet stopped acting in 1987. Since 1993, he has been working as a lawyer. He practices law in Los Angeles, California.

Jeffrey Jacquet's Main Roles

Jeffrey Jacquet appeared in several films and television shows during his acting career. Here are some of his notable roles:

  • Return from Witch Mountain (1978) – He played a character named Rocky in this movie.
  • Bloodbrothers (1978) – He appeared as Derek in this film.
  • Mork & Mindy (1978–1979) – He had a main role as Eugene for 10 episodes.
  • Wholly Moses! (1980) – He played Young Pharaoh in this movie.
  • The Jeffersons (1981) – He was a guest star in one episode called "A Whole Lot of Trouble."
  • Whiz Kids (1983–1984) – He had a main role as Jeremy Saldino for 18 episodes.
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