Richard Biggs

From The Great Machine

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Played Dr. Stephen Franklin, Chief Medical Officer on Babylon 5.

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Richard Biggs, 1961-2004. Actor Richard Biggs, best known to SF fans as Dr. Stephen Franklin, died of unknown causes [a burst aorta] on May 22. An actor perhaps better known to the general public for numerous long-running soap opera roles, Biggs played Dr. Franklin for all five seasons of Babylon 5, but also enjoyed long runs on Guiding Light (a show on which he was still currently appearing at the time of his death) and Days Of Our Lives. At one point before pursuing acting, Biggs was actually studying to become a real doctor. Throughout his acting career, he also actively taught acting, and most recently had embarked on a touring acting workshop with his friend and former B5 co-star Jason Carter. He is survived by his wife and two sons. Mr. Biggs was 43. Sources: J. Michael Straczynski, The Official Bill Mumy Web Site, Galactic Gateway