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A Note From Stephen Austin
On the morning of Saturday, May 22, 2004, Richard Biggs
("Dr. Stephen Franklin" - Babylon 5) passed-away at the
very young age of 44. He leaves behind his wife,
Lori and two young sons (R.J., 5 years old and Hunter 2).
Rick was more than a cast-mate and fellow actor.
He was a close and personal friend. One of my
best. A brother. I will miss him very, very much.
A trust fund for his sons has been established:
For the Benefit of The Children of Richard Biggs II
C/O Washington Mutual Bank
840 N. San Fernando Road
Burbank, CA 91502
Hunter and R.J. will not have the benefit of ever
knowing their dad like those of us who were blessed
by his presence in our lives. Please consider
donating whatever and whenever you can.
Thank you.
BIOGRAPHY
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Stephen Austin was first bit by the performing
bug while attending San Gabriel High School, just
outside of Los Angeles. He split his time between
performances with the Acapella Choir and
appearances in productions such as "Man of
La Mancha" while remaining active in the
schools football, basketball wrestling and track
programs.
After a tour of duty with United States Navy, a
momentous event occurred. Stephen made his first
visit to a comedy club. The soon-to-be World
Famous Comedy Store in Hollywood. A
"home" was found and a stand-up
comedian was born. Stephen watched and learned
from some of the best up-and -coming stars of the
day such as Vic Dunlop, Sam Kinison, Bob Saget
and Gary Shandling. This experience led to a
two-year stint with Los Angeles' premier improve
troupe , the L.A. Connection. You can still catch
Stephen performing stand-up and improv at clubs
and events around the country.
While studying theater arts at UCLA, Stephen
returned to the acting arena with his portrayal
of "Ray", the younger brother in a
local production of "Lone Star". His
performance was highlighted with such a natural
sense of comedic timing that it caught the
attention of a director casting her upcoming
production of Neil Simon's "Plaza
Suite". Stephen was given the role of the
over-stressed, financially-strapped
"Roy", the father of the bride.
Over the years, Stephen has appeared in such
television shows as "Space Rangers" (a
pre-cursor of things to come), "Melrose
Place", "Beverly Hills 90210",
"The Pretender", and
"Sliders" His film credits include
"Apollo 13", "Little
Rascals", "Batman & Robin",
"Con Air", "Fear and Loathing in
Las Vegas", "Super Dave, The Movie".
Upon completing a year's internship with
L.A's.West Coast Ensemble, Stephen found himself
spending more and more time on the set of a
fledgling sci-fi show call "Babylon 5".
Being a life-long fan of the genre, this felt
like a true gift from the gods (or in this case,
"The Great Maker").
After appearing in several episodes as various
background characters, something wonderful
happened. Donovan Brown, the actor who had portrayed the "Pak' Ma' Ra Ambassador"
in the first season was moving-on to other
opportunities and Stephen was asked to carry the
torch. Beginning with the second season and until
this day, Stephen Austin and the carrion-eating
"Pak' Ma' Ra" are forever inter-linked.
(If that's not a visual-I don't know what is.) |
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Filmography
Apollo 13
Batman & Robin
Con Air
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Little Rascals
Playing by Heart
Point Blank
Primary Colors
Showgirls
The Replacement Killers
Super Dave
Television
The Adventures of Bricoe County Jr.
Babylon 5
- "The Illusion of Truth" - PAK'MA'RA
- "Racing Mars" - PAK'MA'RA
- "Conflicts of Interest" - PAK'MA'RA,
- "Rumors, Bargains and Lies" PAK'MA'RA
- "Moments of Transition" - PAK'MA'RA
- "No Surrender, No Retreat" PAK'MA'RA
- "The Exercise of Vital Power" -MAN IN BLACK
- "Between the Darkness and the Light"-PAK'MA'RA
- "Rising Star" - PAK'MA'RA
- "Sleeping In Light" - MYSELF (during the credits)
-"Whatever Happened to Mr. Garibaldi?" TROUBLEMAKER
- "Thirdspace" - (TV Movie) PAK'MA'RA
- "Severed Dreams" ZOCOLO PATRON
- "A Late Delivery From Avalon" LURKER
- "Ship of Tears" - PAK'MA'RA
- "Interludes and Examinations" HYACK
- "Gray 17 is Missing" DRUG DEALER
- "And the Rock Cried Out, No Hiding Place" PAK'MA'RA
Beverly Hills 90210
Cagney and Lacey (TV movie)
The Cherokee Kid (TV movie)
Coach
Crusade
E.R.
L.A. Heat
Melrose Place
Models, Inc.
N.Y.P.D. Blue
Picket Fences
The Pretender
Space Rangers
Sliders
Third Space (TV movie)
Wings
X Files
Commercials
Rolled Gold Pretzels
New York, New York Hotel Casino
Stage
Lonestar
Man of La Mancha
Plaza Suite
The 1940's Radio Hour
The Goodbye Girl
The Sound of Music
Twelfth Night |
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