Occupation Actor Years active 1985–2004 | Name Richard Biggs | |
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Died May 22, 2004, Los Angeles, California, United States Spouse Lori Gerber (m. 1998–2004) Movies and TV shows Babylon 5, Babylon 5: In the Beginning, Babylon 5: The River of Souls, Babylon 5: Thirdspace, The Alien Within Similar People Andreas Katsulas, J Michael Straczynski, Jeff Conaway, Janet Greek, Jesus Salvador Trevino | ||
Babylon 5 in memory of richard biggs
Richard James Biggs II (March 18, 1960 – May 22, 2004) was an American television and stage actor, best known for his roles on the television series Days of Our Lives and Babylon 5.
Contents
- Babylon 5 in memory of richard biggs
- In Memory of Richard Biggs
- Early life
- Career
- Personal life
- Death
- Filmography
- References
In Memory of Richard Biggs
Early life
Born in Columbus, Ohio, Biggs attended the University of Southern California on scholarship, studying theatre. He briefly taught at a Los Angeles high school before landing his first major television role, that of Dr. Marcus Hunter on the soap opera Days of Our Lives.
Biggs was diagnosed with hearing problems when he was 13, and was partially deaf in one ear, completely deaf in the other. He frequently used his celebrity status to raise money for the Aliso Academy, a private school in Rancho Santa Margarita, California that serves deaf children.
Career
From 1987 until 1994, Biggs played the role of Dr. Marcus Hunter on the soap opera Days of Our Lives.
He appeared as Dr. Stephen Franklin on the hit science fiction series Babylon 5 (1994–1998), reprising the role in the final aired episode of the spin-off show, Crusade ("Each Night I Dream of Home").
After Babylon 5, he played roles on Any Day Now and Strong Medicine, as well as the recurring role of Clayton Boudreaux on the soap opera Guiding Light.
Biggs' stage credits include The Tempest, Cymbeline and The Taming of the Shrew.
At the time of his death, he was a regular on the television series Strong Medicine; following his death, his character was killed in an off-screen traffic accident. He also frequently guest starred as a local scientist on Tremors: The Series. Biggs' final film appearance was in We Interrupt This Program, a short film also featuring Biggs' Babylon 5 costar, Bruce Boxleitner, released as a companion piece to the 2004 remake of Dawn of the Dead on DVD. His final television appearance was as a guest star on a 2004 episode of the Nickelodeon series Drake & Josh, entitled "The Gary Grill", which was dedicated in his memory.
Personal life
He married Lori Gebers on August 1, 1998. They had two children, Richard James III and Hunter Lee.
Death
Biggs collapsed at his home in Los Angeles, and died at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center of complications stemming from aortic dissection on May 22, 2004.
Filmography
Actor
2004
Special Report: Zombie Invasion (Video short) as
David Barrows
2004
Drake & Josh (TV Series) as
FBI Man 1
- The Gary Grill (2004) - FBI Man 1
2002
Strong Medicine (TV Series) as
Dr. Milo Morton
- Fractured (2004) - Dr. Milo Morton
- Cape Cancer (2004) - Dr. Milo Morton
- Quarantine (2004) - Dr. Milo Morton
- Seize the Day (2003) - Dr. Milo Morton
- Prescriptions (2003) - Dr. Milo Morton
- Love and Let Die (2003) - Dr. Milo Morton
- Maternal Mirrors (2003) - Dr. Milo Morton
- Bad Liver (2003) - Dr. Milo Morton
- Temperatures Rising (2003) - Dr. Milo Morton
- Vaccinations (2003) - Dr. Milo Morton
- Heartbeats and Deadbeats (2003) - Dr. Milo Morton
- Emergency Contact (2003) - Dr. Milo Morton
- Intensive Care (2003) - Dr. Milo Morton
- Compassionate Release (2002) - Dr. Milo Morton
- Outcomes (2002) - Dr. Milo Morton
2004
Crossing Jordan (TV Series) as
Dr. Russell Flynn
- All the News Fit to Print (2004) - Dr. Russell Flynn
2003
Tremors (TV Series) as
Roger Garrett
- Water Hazard (2003) - Roger Garrett
- Flora or Fauna (2003) - Roger Garrett
2003
ER (TV Series) as
Bruce Storchester
- No Strings Attached (2003) - Bruce Storchester
2003
NYPD Blue (TV Series) as
Sgt. Raymond Snider
- Arrested Development (2003) - Sgt. Raymond Snider
2002
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (TV Series) as
Anderson's Attorney
- Fight Night (2002) - Anderson's Attorney
2002
JAG (TV Series) as
Lt. Col. John Swift
- Ready or Not (2002) - Lt. Col. John Swift
2002
Touched by an Angel (TV Series) as
George
- The Impossible Dream (2002) - George
2001
Guiding Light (TV Series) as
Clayton Boudreaux / Clayton Boudreau
- Episode dated 11 January 2002 (2002) - Clayton Boudreaux
- Episode dated 1 October 2001 (2001) - Clayton Boudreau
2001
Ablaze as
Garrison
2000
V.I.P. (TV Series) as
Griffin Pearce
- Vallery's Secret (2000) - Griffin Pearce
1998
Any Day Now (TV Series) as
Bill Moody
- You Think I Am Lying to You? (2000) - Bill Moody
- Pay Your Dues (2000) - Bill Moody
- Hey, Ugly! (2000) - Bill Moody
- Eyes Wide Open (1999) - Bill Moody
- That's Our Son, Bobby (1999) - Bill Moody
- Elephants in the Room (1999) - Bill Moody
- It's Not About the Butter: Part 2 (1999) - Bill Moody
- It's Not You, It's Me (1999) - Bill Moody
- So This Is Intimacy? (1999) - Bill Moody
- Don't Say Anything (1999) - Bill Moody
- It's a Man's World (1999) - Bill Moody
- You Promise? I Promise (1999) - Bill Moody
- It's About the Heart (1999) - Bill Moody
- Music from My Life (1999) - Bill Moody
- I'm Not Emotional (1999) - Bill Moody
- Chapter One (1999) - Bill Moody
- I Wish You Could Understand (1999) - Bill Moody
- Trust Me (1999) - Bill Moody
- It's Your Problem, Not Mine (1999) - Bill Moody
- Quit Bein' Such a Scaredy Cat (1998) - Bill Moody
1999
Beverly Hills, 90210 (TV Series) as
Dr. Lecksis
- You Better Work (1999) - Dr. Lecksis
1999
Crusade (TV Series) as
Dr. Stephen Franklin
- Each Night I Dream of Home (1999) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
1998
Diagnosis Murder (TV Series) as
Computer Consultant Mr. Rogin
- Murder x 4 (1998) - Computer Consultant Mr. Rogin
1994
Babylon 5 (TV Series) as
Dr. Stephen Franklin
- Sleeping in Light (1998) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- Objects at Rest (1998) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- Objects in Motion (1998) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- The Wheel of Fire (1998) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- The Fall of Centauri Prime (1998) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- Movements of Fire and Shadow (1998) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- And All My Dreams, Torn Asunder (1998) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- Darkness Ascending (1998) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- Meditations on the Abyss (1998) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- The Corps Is Mother, the Corps Is Father (1998) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- The Ragged Edge (1998) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- Phoenix Rising (1998) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- A Tragedy of Telepaths (1998) - Dr. Stephen Franklin (credit only)
- In the Kingdom of the Blind (1998) - Dr. Stephen Franklin (credit only)
- Day of the Dead (1998) - Dr. Stephen Franklin (credit only)
- Secrets of the Soul (1998) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- Strange Relations (1998) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- Learning Curve (1998) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- A View from the Gallery (1998) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- The Paragon of Animals (1998) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- The Very Long Night of Londo Mollari (1998) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- No Compromises (1998) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- The Deconstruction of Falling Stars (1997) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- Rising Star (1997) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- Endgame (1997) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- Between the Darkness and the Light (1997) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- Intersections in Real Time (1997) - Dr. Stephen Franklin (credit only)
- The Face of the Enemy (1997) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- Exercise of Vital Powers (1997) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- No Surrender, No Retreat (1997) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- Moments of Transition (1997) - Dr. Stephen Franklin (credit only)
- Rumors, Bargains and Lies (1997) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- Conflicts of Interest (1997) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- Lines of Communication (1997) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- Racing Mars (1997) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- Atonement (1997) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- The Illusion of Truth (1997) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- Epiphanies (1997) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- Into the Fire (1997) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- The Long Night (1997) - Dr. Stephen Franklin (credit only)
- Falling Toward Apotheosis (1996) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- The Summoning (1996) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- Whatever Happened to Mr. Garibaldi? (1996) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- The Hour of the Wolf (1996) - Dr. Stephen Franklin (credit only)
- Z'ha'dum (1996) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- Shadow Dancing (1996) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- And the Rock Cried Out, No Hiding Place (1996) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- Grey 17 Is Missing (1996) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- Walkabout (1996) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- War Without End: Part Two (1996) - Dr. Stephen Franklin (credit only)
- War Without End: Part One (1996) - Dr. Stephen Franklin (credit only)
- Interludes and Examinations (1996) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- Ship of Tears (1996) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- A Late Delivery from Avalon (1996) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- Sic Transit Vir (1996) - Dr. Stephen Franklin (credit only)
- Ceremonies of Light and Dark (1996) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- Severed Dreams (1996) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- Point of No Return (1996) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- Messages from Earth (1996) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- Exogenesis (1996) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- Dust to Dust (1996) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- Voices of Authority (1996) - Dr. Stephen Franklin (credit only)
- Passing Through Gethsemane (1995) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- A Day in the Strife (1995) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- Convictions (1995) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- Matters of Honor (1995) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- The Fall of Night (1995) - Dr. Stephen Franklin (credit only)
- Comes the Inquisitor (1995) - Dr. Stephen Franklin (credit only)
- The Long, Twilight Struggle (1995) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- Divided Loyalties (1995) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- Confessions and Lamentations (1995) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- Knives (1995) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- In the Shadow of Z'ha'dum (1995) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- And Now for a Word (1995) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- There All the Honor Lies (1995) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- Hunter, Prey (1995) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- Acts of Sacrifice (1995) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- All Alone in the Night (1995) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- GROPOS (1995) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- The Coming of Shadows (1995) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- A Race Through Dark Places (1995) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- Soul Mates (1994) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- Spider in the Web (1994) - Dr. Stephen Franklin (credit only)
- The Long Dark (1994) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- A Distant Star (1994) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- The Geometry of Shadows (1994) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- Revelations (1994) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- Points of Departure (1994) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- Chrysalis (1994) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- The Quality of Mercy (1994) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- Babylon Squared (1994) - Dr. Stephen Franklin (credit only)
- A Voice in the Wilderness: Part 2 (1994) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- A Voice in the Wilderness: Part 1 (1994) - Dr. Stephen Franklin (credit only)
- Legacies (1994) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- Eyes (1994) - Dr. Stephen Franklin (credit only)
- Grail (1994) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- TKO (1994) - Dr. Stephen Franklin (credit only)
- Signs and Portents (1994) - Dr. Stephen Franklin (credit only)
- By Any Means Necessary (1994) - Dr. Stephen Franklin (credit only)
- Survivors (1994) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- Believers (1994) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- Deathwalker (1994) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- And the Sky Full of Stars (1994) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- The War Prayer (1994) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- Mind War (1994) - Dr. Stephen Franklin (credit only)
- The Parliament of Dreams (1994) - Dr. Stephen Franklin (credit only)
- Infection (1994) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- Born to the Purple (1994) - Dr. Stephen Franklin (credit only)
- Soul Hunter (1994) - Dr. Stephen Franklin
- Midnight on the Firing Line (1994) - Dr. Stephen Franklin (credit only)
1998
Babylon 5: The River of Souls (TV Movie) as
Stephen Franklin, M.D.
1998
Forever Love (TV Movie) as
Dr. Berris
1998
Babylon 5: Thirdspace (TV Movie) as
Stephen Franklin, M.D.
1998
Babylon 5: In the Beginning (TV Movie) as
Stephen Franklin, M.D.
1995
The Alien Within (TV Movie) as
Hawkes
1987
Days of Our Lives (TV Series) as
Marcus Hunter
1992
One Stormy Night (TV Movie) as
Marcus Hunter
1988
Miracle Mile as
Brian Jones (as Rickie Biggs)
1987
Beauty and the Beast (TV Series) as
Reporter
- Siege (1987) - Reporter
1987
Once a Hero (TV Series)
- Once a Hero (1987)
1987
Me & Mrs. C. (TV Series) as
Bob
- It's the Thought That Counts (1987) - Bob
1987
Walk Like a Man as
Salesman
1987
Falcon Crest (TV Series) as
Maitre D'
- A Piece of Work (1987) - Maitre D'
1986
The Twilight Zone (TV Series) as
Resident
- The Toys of Caliban (1986) - Resident
1986
Unnatural Causes (TV Movie)
1986
It's Garry Shandling's Show. (TV Series) as
Young Doctor #1
- Garry Throws a Surprise Party (1986) - Young Doctor #1
1986
Stingray (TV Series) as
Cabin Guard
- Less Than the Eye Can See (1986) - Cabin Guard
1986
The Magical World of Disney (TV Series) as
Process Server
- A Fighting Choice (1986) - Process Server (as Rick Biggs)
1985
T.J. Hooker (TV Series) as
Frawley
- The Chicago Connection (1985) - Frawley
1985
Three's a Crowd (TV Series) as
Bailiff
- September Song (1985) - Bailiff
Writer
2004
The Biggs and Carter Experience (Video documentary)
Producer
2004
The Biggs and Carter Experience (Video documentary) (producer)
Thanks
2004
Drake & Josh (TV Series) (in memory of - 1 episode)
- The Gary Grill (2004) - (in memory of)
Self
2004
The Biggs and Carter Experience (Video documentary) as
Self
2002
Invasion: Anime (Documentary) as
Self
2000
The 26th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV Special) as
Self
Archive Footage
-
Starship II: Rendezvous with Ramses (post-production) as
Sergeant Franklin
2007
Babylon 5: The Lost Tales (TV Mini Series) as
Stephen Franklin
- Voices in the Dark: Over There (2007) - Stephen Franklin (uncredited)
- Voices in the Dark: Over Here (2007) - Stephen Franklin (uncredited)
2005
11th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV Special) as
Self - Memorial Tribute
References
Richard Biggs Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA