No words are said, none are necessary. Stephen Furst (born Stephen Nelson Feuerstein; May 8, 1954 – June 16, 2017) was an American actor, director and producer. Following that defining confrontation with Elric, Furst’s performance continued to cement the importance of secondary characters to the overall B5 story arc. Stephen Furst Flounder from 'Animal House' Dead at 63. He should have been [born] around the Laurel & Hardy or Honeymooners era.”. Stephen Furst (May 8, 1954 – June 16, 2017) was an American actor. Stephen Furst — best known for playing Vir Cotto in Babylon 5 and Kent "Flounder" Dorfman in Animal House — has died aged 63 following complications with diabetes. Vir was absent for most of season three. "You are a TREASURE, Vir!" Stephen Furst-- actor and filmmaker known for playing Flounder in 'Animal House' -- … In a series of quick glimpses, we are reminded of every character’s remarkable journey. Clarice: How Does The Show Compare to Hannibal? #StephenFurst helped shape who I am.”. On June 16, Stephen Furst joined his fellow departed B5 co-stars on “the other side of the veil.”. He became as heroic a figure as any of the main characters by actively influencing how the story evolved. Vir was considered an embarrassment to his family, so the family arranged for him to be assigned to this position as a means of getting him as far away from them as possible.Vir's arrival coincided with an attack on the Centauri agricultural colony of Ragesh 3. ELSEWHERE, as Dr. Elliot Axlerod. Furst did not appear in the 1993 pilot film Babylon 5 In the Beginning but was a major character in the full show that would follow.. Stephen Furst’s Mainstream Career. Vir Cotto was a Centauri from a minor noble family, who was appointed diplomatic attaché to Ambassador Londo Mollari on Babylon 5 in January 2258. Furst was a regular in the science fiction series Babylon 5 playing Centauri diplomatic attaché Vir Cotto and as Dr. Elliot Axelrod on St. One only has those who wish to use you, and those you wish to use. Vir Cotto. And thus, Vir cemented his moral fiber, which became central to the war against the Shadows story arc. Instead of running away, Vir stoically faces the monster and repeats his request for an audience, like a neophyte reciting a mantra on the steps of a temple. The image of Vir standing on the B5 bridge along with the rest of the new crew in a silent farewell to Sheridan in the series’s penultimate episode, Objects At Rest, begs for more Vir. Babylon 5: Stephen Furst (Vir) and Peter Jurasik (Londo) Last Interview Together, (c) B5books.com -- Email [email protected], ← Babylon 5 and Twin Peaks: Connections, Revelations and the 8 Miles Between Them, HD Version of G’Kar Spot the Differences →. Cotto opposed Centauri imperialism and used his authority to smuggle Narns to better lives. Elsewhere, and … He is a Centauri male who was from a family of minor nobility. Cotto’s friendship with Lennier proved useful during the former’s time on Minbar. Cotto used technomancy to make Londo Mollari’s ex-wife Mariel his mistress and spy. Secondary or supporting characters on television series are often only used as convenient narrative tools (at times, a mere step above ‘red shirts’). At the time, Vir was an embarrassment to his family, and his family arranged for him to be assigned to this position as a means of getting him as far away from them as possible. I mean, can’t we reason with him or something,” Vir asked Mollari in season four’s The Summoning. Stephen Furst played the role. ”. Ambassador Mollari introduces Vir to Michael Garibaldi and the viewers with a simple “this is it” comment and derisive gesture. Vir was seen as Mollari’s unwitting assistant, and as such, he really represented the basic good person struggling with the moral dilemma forced upon him by his position, which gave Furst plenty of room to develop Vir well beyond the confines of a two-dimensional secondary character. I can only assume you have not been paying attention.”. Stephen Furst as Centauri diplomatic attache Vir Cotto in Season 4 of Babylon 5. He was also featured as Kent "Flounder" Dorfman in the film, National Lampoon's Animal House. Stephen Furst ‘Vir Cotto,’ RIP, my friend.” Furst is survived by his wife, Lorraine, sons Nathan and Griff, and two grandchildren. 2: Sex is the dirtiest and most dangerous thing you can possibly do, so ... Stephen Furst has passed away (Friday, June 16th) due to complications He was a regular in the science fiction series Babylon 5 playing Centauri diplomatic attaché Vir Cotto and as Dr. Elliot Axelrod on St. The image of Vir holding the Emperor’s crest speaks eloquently by itself: he has just inherited the Emperor’s mantle, and the weight of that role shows heavily on his face. Elsewhere from 1983 to 1988, and as Centauri diplomatic attaché Vir Cotto in the science fiction series Babylon 5from 1994 to 1998. Furst helped shape many of us. Elsewhere, and later as Vir Cotto on the sci-fi series Babylon 5, which he occasionally directed as well. He also directed some of the episodes. Vir struggled with the idea of killing Cartagia, at first. Watching Vir take part in the great B5 story arc was a lot like being there ourselves. It is a terrible truth, but as one accumulates power, one loses friends. Thanks for taking us along for the ride, Stephen. Furst described his character as a very dedicated ambassador’s assistant. Stephen Furst as Centauri Emperor Vir Cotto. Some fans may see themselves as Sheridan, Ivanova, or Marcus, and while Vir may not come to mind immediately as anyone’s favorite, he is still just like us: an ordinary person thrust into extraordinary events, and no other B5 character – except maybe for Sheridan who actually dies and comes back to life – goes through a more complex and profound metamorphosis odyssey over the course of the series. (c) B5books.com -- Email [email protected] “You don’t frighten easily,” Elric tells Vir. But his decision came at a certain price, and he lost part of his innocence in the process. The series’s grandeur was passed by then, as many fans decry the last season as not being the best, but Furst still carried the character beautifully. While most obituaries highlighted his role as Flounder in the movie Animal House, science fiction fans are more likely to remember him for being on Babylon 5 playing the role of Vir Cotto, diplomatic attaché and later emperor of the Centauri. Babylon 5, however, gave us a number of interesting supporting characters, from Walter Koenig’s psi cop Alfred Bester to Stephen Furst’s Vir Cotto. After all, my associates and I are doing everything we can to help your people reclaim their place in the galaxy. Most of the characters went through deeply transformative personal story arcs; some characters were deeply flawed and had to suffer the consequences of their shortcomings, others had to overcome significant personal issues or events, and some had to face terrible odds despite severe personal limitations. But that selfsame episode of slapstick Vir comedy also gave us our first glimpse of Vir’s hidden backbone. Most will remember Furst as lovable Kent ‘Flounder’ Dorfman in the 1978 cult classic Animal House, but to sci-fi fans he will be more fondly remembered as Babylon 5’s Vir Cotto. We would see Vir again in the series finale, Sleeping In Light, during the bittersweet farewell dinner for Sheridan. Magazine Premium created by c.bavota. Cotto’s dream of seeing Morden’s head atop a pike was realized as the Shadow War ended. Vir Cotto. Vir changes his mind, however, quickly, within the same episode, when he witnessed the Emperor’s bloody hands following G’Kar’s torture: Vir: “Londo! In his Twitter post following the announcement of Furst’s death, Kevin Smith wrote: “As an awkward round kid, Flounder was the Delta I most identified with in #AnimalHouse, my fave comedy. “I work for Ambassador Mollari,” Vir answers. “I’ve never been involved in a conspiracy to kill anyone before, not to mention the Emperor! Season four was the stage for Vir’s most profound transformation. AUTOGRAPHED 8"x10" Photo. [1] Furst was a regular in the science fiction series Babylon 5 playing Centauri diplomatic attaché Vir Cotto and as Dr. Elliot Axelrod on St. Vir Cotto was a supporting character featured in the 1994-1998 science fiction television series Babylon 5.Played by actor Stephen Furst, he was introduced in the series' pilot episode, "Midnight on the Firing Line".Although credited in all 110 episodes of the series, the character actually only appeared in … Mollari had no difficulty convincing Vir that Centauri Emperor Cartagia was insane and enlisting his help. Perhaps the most eloquent testimony of Vir’s transformation is the image of him standing over the bodies of Mollari and G’Kar in War Without End, Part Two, and while that episode was part of season three, long before Vir (and Furst) would go through significant story arc changes, Furst carried himself convincingly in the scene. Vir did not remain unscathed by the events set in motion by Mollari and the chaos of the war against the Shadows, despite Mollari’s claim to the contrary in The Hour Of The Wolf (season four’s opening episode): Mollari: “Vir! Vir’s most shining moment came during season two episode In The Shadow Of Z’ha’dum, when he antagonised the Shadows’ agent Mr. Morden. He was married to Lorraine Furst. Stephen Furst (born Stephen Nelson Feuerstein; May 8, 1955 – June 17, 2017) was an American actor and film and television director. Stephen Furst as Vir Cotto in Babylon 5. Many TV shows boast an ensemble cast, but very few gave us such nuanced and expertly developed main and secondary characters as Babylon 5 did. At the end of Sleeping In Light (the series’ final episode), we are treated to a very moving collage of ‘before and after’ pictures of the main characters and of some secondary characters. Stephen Furst as Centauri Emperor Vir Cotto. We salute a much-loved Babylon 5 character, played by the much-missed Stephen Furst... A little less than a year ago, in the wake of Jerry Doyle’s passing, Babylon 5 creator J.M. Kill him!”. Stephen Furst “Vir Cotto,” RIP, my friend,” said Furst’s Babylon 5 costar Bruce Boxleitner on Twitter. He was an actor and director, known for National Lampoon's Animal House (1978), Babylon 5 (1993) and The Dream Team (1989). Stephen Furst was born on May 8, 1954 in Norfolk, Virginia, USA as Stephen Fuerstein. Elsewhere. Vir is set upon by a monster conjured up by Technomage Elric (played by the outstanding Michael Ansara). I mean, there’s got to be another way, Londo! Vir had to cope with Londo's r… Vir Cotto’s was of the latter kind, and Furst’s talent was the reason Vir stood out from all other secondary characters and even some main characters of the series. And yet, in all of this, you, have somehow managed to walk through the corridors of power and not be touched. After Babylon 5, Stephen continued to work regularly, appearing in film and television and working as a voice actor on series like Buzz Lightyear of Star Command. Unfortunately, if there were any plans for a spin-off with the new crew, we never got to see it, and any chance of seeing more of Furst’s Vir disappeared with his untimely death earlier this month. Not bad for timid Vir, especially considering that even Sheridan would stand down against Morden (at Delenn’s request) during the same episode. 1 Biography 2 Career 3 References 4 External links Stephen Furst was born in Norfolk, Virginia. I would look up at your lifeless eyes and wave like this. Judas and the Black Messiah Ending Shows Horrific Legacy of COINTELPRO, Babylon 5: The Wonder that is Stephen Furst’s Vir Cotto. Despite all of Mollari’s careful plotting, Cartagia’s assassination was not fated to go down as planned. “ Genuine Autographed Photo - Signed in Person at the Motor City Comicon in April 2002. Vir Cotto was the personal assistant of Centauri ambassador Londo Mollari. The bumbling, fearful assistant is gone, replaced by a seasoned, mature Vir. Stephen Furst - Vir Cotto. White House Farm Episode by Episode Breakdown: True Crime Drama on Netflix, A Discovery of Witches Season 2 Episode 6 Review. None is as striking as Vir’s, and we have Furst’s incredible acting depth to thank for that. Image Courtesy of Warner Bros. Television All too often, the secondary characters in a show are relegated to mere plot devices with two-dimensional personalities and maybe nothing more than a first name. On June 16, Stephen Furst joined his fellow departed B5 co-stars on “the other side of the veil.” Most will remember Furst as lovable Kent ‘Flounder’ Dorfman in the … Elric makes the monster go away when he realizes it will not succeed in scaring Vir off. Stephen Nelson Feuerstein, known professionally as Stephen Furst, was an American actor, voice actor, comedian, and film and television director. “After a while, nothing bothers you.”. He was a regular in the science fiction series Babylon 5 playing Centauri diplomatic attaché Vir Cotto, and featured in the film National Lampoon's Animal House. In the end, Vir is the unwitting instrument of Mollari’s plan as Cartagia impales himself on the murder weapon held in Vir’s hand during season four’s The Long Night. He died on June 16, 2017 in Moorpark, California, USA. He played Cotto throughout the run of the series, and reprised the role for the TV movie, Thirdspace. And for the better part of season one, Vir played Laurel to Mollari’s Hardy (or is that the other way around?). Following Cartagia’s death, Vir would go on to represent the Centauri Republic as ambassador to Babylon 5 during season five. Stephen starred in the highly acclaimed medical drama show, ST. Boxleitner added, “Clearly, Stephen was born in the wrong time. He then hung up his doctor scrubs and donned a special hair-do, eyebrows, and teeth to play the character of Vir, in the Warner Bros. Science fiction hit BABYLON 5. As such, he was only a secondary character, but Furst’s genuine personal charisma and talents as a method actor made Vir stand out as the most relatable character of the series. #SF65 "Attache Cotto" CCG Card $45.00 (embossed) #SF64 "Lashing Out" CCG Card $45.00 (embossed) This is the turning point in Vir’s story arc. Babylon 5 gave actors the space they needed to work out their acting muscles and develop even secondary characters well beyond the customary two-dimensional television clichés that many supporting characters were often confined to. But Vir had been paying attention. I just finished watching the epic space opera, Babylon 5, for the 4th time. I find this surprising. Vir was portrayed by the late Stephan Furst, who most famously played Flounder in Animal House. Furst was also known for playing the role of Dr. Axelrod on the 1980s medical TV drama St. Remember what I said before about ‘there must be another way’? Mollari’s assignment as ambassador was considered a joke by the Centauri government, so the position of his assistant could only be seen even more derisively by the Centauri. Vir Cotto could easily have been labelled as Babylon 5’s ‘comic relief’, especially given the manner of his introduction during the series’ first episode, Midnight On The Firing Line, where his entrance could have been heralded as ‘send in the clown’. Straczynsky’s creative genius had much to do with Babylon 5’s popularity, but the work of the ensemble cast was one of the main ingredients of the series’ appeal. Other not… Vir was Londo's often ignored conscience. He came back a different man, even wearing some of the garb of the Minbari. This is the episode when we are introduced to the Technomages, a cabal-like group of mystics who use science to create the appearance of magic. Stephen Furst, Actor: National Lampoon's Animal House. for Every Budget, Marvel’s WandaVision Episode 6: MCU Easter Eggs and Reference Guide. Can you and your associates arrange that for me, Mr. Morden?”. In many ways, he was a fan, a geek, like us. Cotto’s uncle, head of House Cotto, believed Mollari to be a joke and thought the ambassador and his nephew were made for one another. Furst plays Vir Cotto … The Technomages are both respected and feared, and seeing how they treat poor Vir when he tries to contact them on behalf of Mollari shows us why. To celebrate his life, below is a preview of the complete Vir Cotto entry from the not-yet-released Babylon 5 Encyclopedia along with a video clip from his last con appearance ever with Peter "Londo" Jurasik. Additional TV credits included one … And with that one reply, at once both serious and terribly funny, Furst reveals the dual nature of seemingly inane Vir. Note: This is a complete biography of Vir Cotto. — Bruce Boxleitner (@boxleitnerbruce) June 17, 2017 Subscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy. After gaining attention with his featured role as Kent "Flounder" Dorfman in the comedy film National Lampoon's Animal House and its spin-off television series Delta House, he went on to be a regular as Dr. Elliot Axelrod in the medical drama series St. WandaVision Episode 6 Review: All-New Halloween Spooktacular! - Born to the Purple--I learned two things growing up: 1: God loves you, and you're going to burn in hell forever. I thought we were past this, centuries ago! Almost as if he had a death wish, in a manner uncharacteristic to his meek (at the time) persona, Vir faced off against arguably the most dangerous man in the galaxy: Morden: “You don’t like me, do you Vir? Get the best of Den of Geek delivered right to your inbox! Characters are uninteresting if they don’t go through changes. Cotto assassinated the Emperor Cartagia on Narn after Londo Mollari’s attempt failed. Vir began his role as assistant to Ambassador Londo Mollari in early 2258. Furst was a regular in the science fiction series Babylon 5 playing Centauri diplomatic attaché Vir Cotto and as Dr. Elliot Axelrod on St. A lowly diplomatic aide in 2258 who was little more than an embarrassment, he would rise to later become Emperor of the Centauri by 2278. Vir therefore would spend some time on Minbar, soaking in the wisdom and philosophy of the Minbari priestly religious caste. Elsewhere. 1; 6/17/2017 3:27 PM PT EXCLUSIVE. Rewatching the episode now, it feels more like a moving farewell to the departed B5 cast members that were at the table: Richard Biggs, Jerry Doyle, and Stephen Furst. I should think you’d be grateful.”, Following a quick repartee, Morden then goes on to ask Vir the same question he’s fond of asking others: “What do you want?” And Vir answers: “I’d like to live just long enough to be there when they cut off your head and stick it on a pike as a warning to the next ten generations that some favours come with too high a price. On June 17, 2017, Stephen Furst passed away at the age of 63 after complications with diabetes. Cotto’s engagement to Lyndisty and appointment to Minbar ended in scandal. Stephen Furst's acting career had barely begun when, in the late 1970s, he was cast as Flounder … Straczynski made a passionate plea to the universe; too many B5 alumni had died already. Stephen played the aide to Ambassador Londo Mallari, Vir Cotto. This item is from the estate of a good friend who passed away suddenly in 2013. Elsewhere. He was everyman. Vir Cotto was the assistant to Centauri Ambassador Londo Mollari. Vir Cotto was played by Stephen Furst in seasons 1-5. David Livingston/Getty Images. He played Kent in National Lampoon's Animal House.He also acted in other movies and other television shows.. On June 16, 2017, Furst died from complications related to diabetes at his … Vir first appears in the episode "Midnight on the Firing Line" as an assistant to Ambassador Londo Mollari. Stephen Furst (born Steven Nelson Feuerstein on May 8, 1955) is an American actor and film and television director. “He will always be Flounder,” Jerry Doyle said of Furst on the DVD commentary track of season two episode The Geometry Of Shadows, a sentiment that was echoed by Claudia Christian and Bruce Boxleitner. “This is so Flounder,” Bruce Boxleitner said on the commentary track of the same episode about a scene where when Vir downs Mollari’s unfinished drink and immediately passes out. Vir threw in with Mollari’s plan to get rid of the Emperor. One of Babylon 5’s strengths was the development of the main characters over the course of the series. Following the untimely deaths of Michael O’Hare, Richard Biggs, Andreas Katsulas, Jeff Conaway, and more recently Jerry Doyle, Straczynski was “goddamned tired of it” and he asked the universe to “knock it off for a while.”, Unfortunately, the universe didn’t listen. I give it a viewing every couple of years. Vir Cotto Character Profile. Official website. Stephen Furst (born Stephen Nelson Feuerstein; May 8, 1955) is an American actor and film and television director. J.M. Stephen Furst (born Steven Nelson Feuerstein on 8 May 1954) is an American actor and film and television director. Furst had other professional commitments, but Straczynski turned that situation to the advantage of the B5 storyline by having Mollari reassign Vir as ambassadorial liaison to the Minbari. From Captain Jaclyn, head of the B5 Books Team:Stephen Furst died on June 16, 2017 due to complications from diabetes. Babylon 5: 14 alternatives to a straight reboot, Babylon 5 Creator J. Michael Straczynski To Pen Memoir, The Best PC Cases from be quiet! Vir would go on to help lead the Centauri Republic, first as Emperor Mollari’s right hand, and eventually as Emperor himself. Stephen Furst (8 May 1954 - 16 June 2017) was an American actor and director. As sci-fi fans, we like to project ourselves into the world of our heroes. Furst did indeed bring in some of the same bumbling naivety of his famous Animal House character to Vir’s personality makeup. Cotto served as envoy to Minbar before becoming ambassador to the Interstellar Alliance. Vir Cotto was a protagonist of the Babylon 5 television series. Cotto led the Legions of Fire against the Drakh occupation of Centauri Prime. The Narn Regime was quickly revealed as the culprits for the attack. Call it occupational hazard, or a job perk, but this was our first peek of the iron hiding behind the comic relief of Vir Cotto. I was wrong. In 1994, Furst booked the part of Vir Cotto on sci-fi series Babylon 5, which ran for five seasons through 1998. Stephen Furst "Vir Cotto," RIP, my friend. He reached the highest position in Centauri society despite his defiance of its most basic principles. He played Vir Cotto in all five seasons of Babylon 5 and in the TV-movie Thirdspace.
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