Richard Biggs
Richard Biggs (born March 18, 1960 in Columbus , Ohio , † May 22, 2004 in Burbank , California ) was an American actor .
Life
In high school, Biggs took an interest in acting and won a scholarship to the USC School of Theater at the University of Southern California . There he studied performing arts . He taught drama in various schools and developed his own curriculum.
Biggs has had hearing problems since childhood. Completely deaf in one ear and partially deaf in the other, he learned sign language as an adult , expecting to completely lose his hearing. During his acting career, he supported various schools for the hearing impaired and took part in several related fundraising events.
His most famous roles were those of Dr. Stephen Franklin in Babylon 5 and the Dr. Marcus Hunter in the time of longing .
On May 22, 2004, Biggs collapsed at his home in the San Fernando Valley and died shortly thereafter of an aortic dissection at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank . He left a wife and two sons.
Filmography (selection)
- 1985: TJ Hooker (TV series, episode)
- 1986: A Fighting Choice
- 1986: Twilight Zone (TV series, episode)
- 1987: Quarrel about Bobo (Walk Like a Man)
- 1987–1992: Time of Longing ( Days of Our Lives , TV series)
- 1988: Night of Decision - Miracle Mile (Miracle Mile)
- 1992: One Stormy Night (TV movie)
- 1993–1997: Babylon 5 (TV series)
- 1995: Das Alien in Dir ( The Alien Within , TV movie)
- 1998: Babylon 5: The first step ( Babylon 5: In the Beginning , TV movie)
- 1998: Babylon 5: The Gateway to the Third Dimension ( Babylon 5: Thirdspace , TV movie)
- 1998: Babylon 5: The River of Souls ( Babylon 5: The River of Souls , movie made for TV)
- 1998: Forever Love (TV movie)
- 1998: Diagnosis: Murder ( Diagnosis Murder , TV series, an episode)
- 1998: Alabama Dreams (TV series, episode)
- 1999: Crusade (TV series, an episode)
- 1999: Beverly Hills 90210 (TV series, episode)
- 2000: VIP - The Bodyguards ( VIP , TV series, an episode)
- 2001: Deadly Blaze (Ablaze)
- 2001–2002: Springfield Story ( Guiding Light , TV series, 2 episodes)
- 2002: Touched by an Angel ( Touched By An Angel , television series, one episode)
- 2002–2004: Strong Medicine: Two Doctors Like Fire and Ice ( Strong Medicine , TV series, 15 episodes)
- 2002: JAG - On behalf of honor ( JAG , TV series, an episode)
- 2002: CSI: On the trail of the perpetrators ( CSI: Crime Scene Investigation , TV series, an episode)
- 2003: Tremors (TV series, 2 episodes)
- 2003: Emergency Room ( ER , TV series, an episode)
- 2003: New York Cops - NYPD Blue ( NYPD Blue , TV series, an episode)
- 2004: Dawn Of The Dead
- 2004: Crossing Jordan - Pathologist with profile ( Crossing Jordan , TV series, an episode)
- 2004: The Biggs And Carter Experience (also writer and producer)
- 2004: Drake & Josh (TV series, episode 2x12)
Web links
- Richard Biggs in theInternet Movie Database(English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ Elaine Woo: Richard Biggs, 44; Television Actor Known for Featured Roles in 'Babylon 5,' 'Days of Our Lives'. Los Angeles Times, May 28, 2004, accessed June 19, 2017 .
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Biggs, Richard |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American television and stage actor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 18, 1960 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Columbus , Ohio |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 22, 2004 |
| Place of death | Burbank , California |