The series "Babylon 5", whose actors were remembered for its vivid roles, was loved by viewers around the world. The Babylon 5 space station was created so that the terrible war would never happen again, affecting several galaxies at once. The station team has become a symbol of friendship and clean relations. Fans of the series loved many characters (both positive and negative). The actors who participated in the show gained international popularity.
Plot description
In the far depths of the universe is a small station called "Babylon 5". It is the key to peace between many cosmic races. Past stations were destroyed during a long space war. Now, Babylon 5 is a small island of diplomacy and trade. Representatives of various civilizations inhabit it. Many peace agreements were committed precisely at the Babylon 5 station. Actors - in makeup and without - attracted the attention of the audience with their unusual energy and charisma.
Permanent residents and guests of Babylon 5 have unique abilities and a memorable appearance. An intricate relationship arises between them, in which there is a place for kindness, and devotion, and deceit. The cosmic saga has been loved by many viewers thanks to a thoughtful plot, interesting dialogues and colorful characters.
What won the hearts of the audience of the series "Babylon 5"? Actors (and the roles they performed) were remembered throughout the world due to their brightness and unusualness.
Main roles
The main characters of the series have become a symbol of justice, kindness and high intellectual abilities. The list is presented by the original characters:
- Ambassador Jeffrey Sinclair is the commander of the Bablion 5 station in season one. After participating in the battle of Minbar-Earth, he became a tough ruler and callous man. Subsequently, he found himself in the role of leader of the Rangers, and then took the rank of Minbari Prophet.
- President John Sheridan is the head of the station for 2-5 seasons.
- Captain Susan Ivanova is a senior assistant to the station commander. She possessed telepathic abilities and had Russian roots.
- The head of the security service, Michael Alfredo Garibaldi, is a Martian who participated in the life of the station for all 5 seasons.
- Telepaths Talia Winters and Lita Alexander. Winters was a member of the Psi Corps and a commercial telepath. Lita appeared at the station as a working telepath.
- Captain Elizabeth Lochley - being an officer of the earthly armed forces, she possessed a distinctive charisma and attractiveness.
- Head of Medical Services Stephen Franklin and his deputy Zach Allan. Stephen refused to help earthlings create biological weapons. High moral standards did not allow him to commit genocide. His assistant, Zach Allan, is unrequitedly in love with telepathic woman Lita Alexander. Subsequently, Zack will take the place of the station’s security chief.
- Ranger Marcus Kohl is a fierce fighter who sacrificed his own life for the beloved girl Susan Ivanova.
- Minbar Ambassador Delenn - appeared before the audience as a spiritual leader.
- The Centauri Ambassador / Emperor Londo Molari and the Centauri Attache / Ambassador Vir Koto. Londo Molari, exiled to Babylon 5 to serve his sentence, is a typical playboy. Vir Koto, being an assistant to the ambassador, for several years earned the respect of many members of the station.
- Ambassador Narna Jae'Kar - having received political asylum at the station, he made plans to free his native planet from the invaders of the Centaurus.
- Assistant Ambassador Dellen Lanier. The Minbari was secretly in love with his boss, but did not show his feelings, knowing about her relationship with Sheridan.
Fans of the series are interested not only in the characters, but also in the personal lives of the actors and other participants in the project.
Actors of the film "Babylon 5"
One of the most memorable characters - Jeffrey Sinclair - was played by the famous Michael O'Hara. The actor was born on May 6, 1952 in Chicago. From an early age he was fascinated by literature and cinema. Studying at Harvard laid the foundation for his future profession. Then Michael went to the New York Julliard School of Drama, where he received a second diploma.
Once on the set of the series "Babylon 5", he quickly mastered the new genre for himself - television science fiction. Therefore, I tried to study all the details of the filming from the inside. In the first season, Michael plays the station commander. His strong disposition and constant desire for order became the main character traits of the character played.
Michael became a member of a large and friendly family of Babylon 5 project participants. Actors and roles were selected for the picture as accurately as possible.
Jeffrey Sinclair was replaced by the station commander John Sheridan. He was played by Bruce Boxleitner. Actor was born on May 12, 1950 in Elgin, Illinois. He became a professional actor as early as 9 years old. In addition to filming movies and TV shows, Bruce wrote 2 science fiction novels:
- "Earth's boundary."
- “Earth's Boundary: The Seeker.”
Representing the audience as commanders of the Babylon 5 station, Michael O'Hara and Bruce Boxleitner became key figures in the project. It was they who brought powerful energy to the picture. Actors of the series "Babylon 5" - a vivid example of a unique combination of vivid and memorable images.
Claudia Christian (Susan Ivanova)
The actress was born on August 10, 1965 in California, USA. In addition to acting, Claudia is involved in directing (Heartbreak Cafe and White Buffalo), and also plays piano, violin and guitar. She was awarded the title of the sexiest woman in science fiction programs. Claudia made the decision to become an actress at 16. Among other things, she excelled in writing, creating many children's stories.
The most famous role of the actress was Susan Ivanova. After filming the series "Babylon 5" Claudia gained worldwide fame. Natural beauty, exceptional charm and sexuality - these are the main features that the actress Susan endowed with the image. This was noticed not only by the audience of the series, but also by other actors. “Babylon 5” was not just a project for Claudia, but also a great step in his professional career.
Jerry Doyle (Michael Garibaldi)
Since childhood, Jerry was fond of astronautics. After graduating from Embry Riddle, he was engaged in marketing operations for the sale of aircraft. His banking enthusiasm brought him to Wall Street. At the same time, he was offered to star in the television series Detective Agency Moonlight. ” Doyle immediately agreed to the offer and flew to Los Angeles. Since then, he has starred in many television masterpieces:
- “Bold and beautiful.”
- "Apostate".
- Home Front.
- "Justified doubts."
- "Chinese downtown."
A special place in Doyle's acting career is taken by the shooting in the series "Babylon 5". On the set, the actor met his future wife, Andrea Thompson, who is known to many fans of the Babylon 5 series as a telepath Talia Winters. Actors of season 5 gathered everything, as if for selection.
Andrea Thompson
Andrea was born on January 6, 1960 in Dayton, Ohio. Childhood and youth, the future actress spent in Australia. However, she took up a professional career after returning to the United States. Andrea tried herself in episodic roles, often moonlighting as a model. The actress played many roles - in more than 30 films and series that gave her the love of an American audience.
The image of Talia Winters was one of the most successful reincarnations of the actress. The heroine of the space saga has become a very uncomfortable member of the Psi Corps. Helping employees of the station, she simultaneously sought answers to many questions about herself, telepaths and the organization in which she was a member.
Partly thanks to her image, the audience remembered “Babylon 5.” Actors and roles, photographs and video episodes in which they appeared became symbols of goodness and justice.
Patricia Tolman (Lita Alexander)
Patricia was born on September 4, 1967. She got her first role as early as 2 years old, playing with her father in a small production of “Bicycle for Two”. Only at the age of 15 she began to play in the theater. Patricia's popularity grew rapidly. She also participated in the films The Night of the Living Dead and The Evil Dead.
Of particular popularity came to Tolman during the filming of the series "Babylon 5" and "Star Trek." In them, she was one of the main positive characters. The painting "Babylon 5", the actors of which during the filming became one big family, is still popular today.
Tracy Skoggins (Elizabeth Lohley)
Born in 1953 in Texas, USA. Since childhood, Tracy dreamed of a sports career. Among the main interests of the future actress were rhythmic gymnastics and scuba diving. Entering the Southwestern University of Texas in the field of "physical education", Tracy already at 16 years old showed great promise in sports. However, she never got to the long-awaited 1980 Olympics - the USA boycotted this event.
For a long time, Tracy Skoggins taught at school. An unexpected turn in her life was an invitation to work as a model. Success at home allowed Tracy to travel to Europe. Upon returning to the United States, she studied acting at several studios. The first major role of Skoggins is the deputy sheriff in the movie Duke of Hazard.
In the series Babylon 5, she played the station commander. Despite many personal problems, Tracy tries to support everyone who needs help. She loves the theme of space and the distant future, like many of her fellow actors. "Babylon 5" is a series in which Skoggins made herself known to the whole world.
Richard Biggs (Stephen Franklin)
Richard was born March 18, 1960 in Columbus, Ohio. Together with 4 sisters, he spent his childhood in constant moving. His father is a US Air Force veteran. Until the age of 17, Richard dreamed of becoming a doctor, but unexpectedly became interested in acting. Then he played a major role in staging the school drama circle.
His further studies took place at the University of South Carolina. After graduation, he became a student of John Huazman - a famous actor. Prior to his first major role (Days of Our Lives), Richard was fortunate enough to work as a teacher at a Los Angeles school for some time. From 1987 to 1992, he played the role of Dr. Hunter.
Once on the set of the Babylon 5 project, he got the role of Dr. Franklin. The hero’s approach to treating patients is far from established rules. He is engaged in experimental medicine. Franklin was removed from office for stimulant abuse.
Richard worked on the picture as hard as other actors. “Babylon 5” turned out to be one of his favorite projects for his entire acting career.
Jeff Conway (Zach Allan)
Born on October 5, 1950. His first serious role was participation in the show All the Way Home (Broadway version). Studying in his last year at the university, he participated in the classic musical Grease. The actor played more than 50 roles in films and series, and one of the most memorable images was Zach Allan.
The hero of Babylon 5 appeared before the audience as a responsible and respectable employee. After Garibaldi left, he took his place.
Jason Carter (Marcus Cole)
Born September 23, 1960 in London. Educated at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. He played in the London Theater, the National Youth Theater and the Noffield Theater.
In the series "Babylon 5" appeared in the role of an ordinary ranger, tactful and at the same time arrogant, not deprived of a sense of humor. Susan Ivanova realized her love for him only after he gave his life to save her.
Mira Furlan (Delenn)
The world was born on September 7, 1955. She graduated from the Academy of Theater, Film and Television in Zagreb. Recorded several music albums:
- “A Thousand Years Ago in Yugoslavia.”
- "Mira Furlan and the Devora Slaming Orchestra."
- "Songs for films that never existed."
After the outbreak of the military conflict between Serbs and Croats, she emigrated to the United States and looked for work for a long time. When she was appointed to the role of Delenn in the series Babylon 5, her husband Goran Gaitch got the idea to become a director of one of the episodes of the picture. His dream came true when filming the series "And all my dreams are torn in half." In fulfilling his cherished goal, all the actors involved in the project helped him. “Babylon 5” has become not only a filming location, but also a home for a large, friendly family.
Peter Jurasic (Londo Molari)
The actor was born on April 25, 1950 in the city of Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania. After studying at the University of New Hampshire, the theater worked as a comedian in one of the nightclubs. In the series Babylon 5, Peter played a dodgy space station employee. The head of the Centauri ambassador is crowned with the famous fan-shaped haircut. It is noteworthy that the actor’s favorite scenes were episodes about imprisonment.
Stephen First (Vir Cotto)
Born May 8, 1955 in Norfolk, Virginia. He studied at Richmond College. For a long time, Stephen worked as a pizza delivery man. To be noticed, he laid out his resume and photos in each box.
In the series "Babylon 5" was a loyal assistant and friend of Londo Molari. Later, he becomes plenipotentiary ambassador, and after the death of Molari - the emperor of the Centauri Republic.
Andreas Katsulas (Je'Kar)
The future actor was born on May 18, 1946 in St. Louis, Missouri. He received a master's degree in theater from Indiana University. For 15 years, Andreas has toured around the world as part of a creative association led by Peter Brook. Carried away by painting and poetry, he created many works of art. However, Andreas himself did not consider himself talented, calling his creations "disaster."
In the series "Babylon 5" played throughout all 5 seasons. The Narn ambassador in his performance has become one of the most memorable characters. However, his hatred of the enemies of his native people - the Centauri - forced Je'Kar to attack Londo Molari. For this act, he was arrested.
The sharp turns of the plot, the main character of which was Je'Kar, became the main feature of the series "Babylon 5". The actors, whose photos are presented in the article, have become Andreas's best friends.
Bill Mumi (Lannier)
The actor was born on February 1, 1954 in the city of San Gabriel, California. Charles William Mumi is a versatile person - a musician, songwriter and producer. He took part in more than 400 television shows. First appeared in films at the age of 5 years. Real fame came to him at 10 years old, after filming in the series "Lost in Space".
Acting as Lannier, Bill brought into the character's character signs of mischief and concentration, harmoniously coexisting together. In the absence of Delenn, he assumes the duties of the Minbari ambassador.
"Babylon 5": actors without makeup (photo)
Intricate makeup has become one of the main features of the series. The original appearance of each hero attracts the attention of the viewer and makes admire the work of artists of "Babylon 5". All the characters were not just unusual, they were not formatted for that time. In most science fiction films, aliens were very similar to humans. Make-up designers of "Babylon" made a kind of breakthrough, they gave the humanoids a non-human appearance.
However, make-up artists had to work almost on bare enthusiasm, because the budget of the series was severely limited. In addition, the process of creating characters was aggravated by the fact that it seemed to the authorities that the alien heroes were too “alien”. And make-up artists literally had to redo many days of work in a matter of hours. One of the criticized characters was Dellen - her mask had to be repainted from bright blue to flesh. There are many similar alterations in the series, a lot has changed right in the process of filming.
However, this did not hurt the picture. Thanks to such careful work, we can enjoy the beauty that the Babylon 5 series reveals to us. The actors and the roles that performed them fell in love with the audience of the whole world.