Roles and actors: "Babylon 5". Photo of actors in makeup and without

The series "Babylon 5", whose actors were remembered for their bright roles, fell in love with the audience around the world. Space station Babylon 5 was created so that never again a terrible war that affected several galaxies was repeated. The station team became a symbol of friendship and pure relations. Fans of the series liked many characters (both positive and negative). Actors who participated in the show, have gained international popularity.

Description of the plot

In remote depths of the universe there is a small station called "Babylon 5". It is the pledge of peace between the set of cosmic races. The last stations were destroyed during the long space war. Now "Babylon 5" is a small island of diplomacy and trade. Representatives of various civilizations inhabit it. Many peace agreements were made at the station "Babylon 5". Actors - in makeup and without - attracted the attention of viewers with their unusual energy and charisma.

Constant inhabitants and guests of "Babylon 5" have unique abilities and a memorable appearance. Between them there are intricate relationships in which there is room for kindness, devotion, and deceit. The cosmic saga was loved by many spectators thanks to a thoughtful plot, interesting dialogues and colorful characters.

What won the hearts of viewers series "Babylon 5"? Actors (and the roles they performed) were remembered all over the world because of their brightness and unusualness.

Main roles

The main characters of the series became a symbol of justice, goodness and high intellectual abilities. The list is represented by original characters:

1. Ambassador Jeffrey Sinclair is the commander of the station "Vavlion 5" in the first season. After participating in the battle of Minbar-Earth, he became a tough ruler and a callous person. Later found himself in the role of the leader of the Rangers, and then took the rank of the Minbari prophet.
2. President John Sheridan is the head of the station for 2-5 seasons.
3. Captain Susan Ivanova is a senior assistant to the commander of the station. She had telepathic abilities and had Russian roots.
4. Head of Security Michael Alfredo Garibaldi is a Martian who took part in the life of the station for all 5 seasons.
5. Telepathy Talia Winters and Lita Alexander. Winters was a member of Psi Corps and a commercial telepath. Lita appeared at the station as a working telepath.
6. Captain Elizabeth Lohli - as an officer of the Earth's armed forces, she had a distinctive charisma and attractiveness.
7. Head of the medical service Stephen Franklin and his deputy Zach Allan. Stephen refused to help the Earthlings to create biological weapons. High moral standards prevented him from committing genocide. His assistant, Zach Allan, is irresponsibly in love with telepathic woman Litu Alexander. Subsequently, Zak will take the place of the security chief of the station.
8. Ranger Markus Kohl is a ferocious fighter who sacrificed his own life for the sake of Susan Ivanova's beloved girlfriend.
9. Minbari Ambassador Delenn - appeared before the audience as a spiritual leader.
10. Centauri Ambassador / Emperor Londo Molari and Centauri attache / Ambassador Vir Koto. Londo Molari, exiled to "Babylon-5" for serving his sentence, is a typical life-burner. Vir Koto, being an assistant to the ambassador, for several years earned the respect of many members of the station.
11. Ambassador Narna Dzhekar - after receiving political asylum at the station, was building plans for the liberation of his native planet from the Centaurus invaders.
12. Assistant Ambassador Dallen Lehner. 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 characters, but also in the personal lives of actors and other project participants.

The actors of the movie "Babylon 5"

One of the most memorable heroes - Jeffrey Sinclair - was played by the famous Michael O'Hara. The actor was born May 6, 1952 in Chicago. He was fascinated by literature and cinema from early childhood. Training 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 settled in a 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 commander of the station. His strong temper and constant desire for order became the main features of the character played by the hero.

Michael became a member of a large and friendly family of participants in the project "Babylon 5". Actors and roles were selected for the picture as accurately as possible.

Jeffrey Sinclair succeeded as commander of the station John Sheridan. He was played by Bruce Boxleitner. Born actor on May 12, 1950 in Elgin, Illinois. He became a professional actor as early as 9 years. In addition to filming in films and serials, Bruce wrote two science fiction novels:

• Earth boundary.
• "Earth boundary: Seeker".

Representing the audience as the commanders of the station "Babylon 5", Michael O'Hara and Bruce Boxleitner became key figures of the project. It was they who brought powerful energy into the picture. Actors of the series "Babylon 5" - a vivid example of a unique combination of bright and memorable images.

Claudia Christian (Susan Ivanova)

The actress was born on August 10, 1965 in California, USA. In addition to acting, Claudia is engaged in directing (Heartbreak Cafe and "White Buffalo"), as well as playing piano, violin and guitar. She was awarded the title of the sexiest woman of science fiction. The decision to become an actress Claudia took in 16 years. Among other things, she excelled in writing, creating many children's stories.

The most famous role of the actress was Susan Ivanova. After filming in the series "Babylon 5" Claudia has gained worldwide fame. Natural beauty, exceptional charm and sexuality - these are the main features that gave the image of Susan an actress. This was noticed not only by the audience of the series, but also by other actors. "Babylon 5" became for Claudia not just a project, but also a big step in a professional career.

Jerry Doyle (Michael Garibaldi)

Since childhood, Jerry was fond of astronautics. After the end of "Embry Riddle" he was engaged in marketing operations for the sale of aircraft. His enthusiasm for banking led him to Wall Street. In the same period 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 starred in a variety of television masterpieces:

• "Daring and beautiful."
• "Apostate".
• "Home Front".
• "Substantiated doubts".
• "The Chinese policeman."

A special place in the acting career of Doyle is occupied by shooting in the TV series "Babylon 5". At the site, the actor met his future wife - Andrea Thompson, known for the role of the telepath Talia Winters to many fans of the series "Babylon 5". The actors of season 5 gathered everything as a selection.

Andrea Thompson

Andrea was born on January 6, 1960 in Dayton, Ohio. Childhood and adolescence, the future actress spent in Australia. However, she began her professional career after returning to the United States. Andrea tried herself in episodic roles, often moonlighting as a model. The actress has played many roles - in more than 30 films and series, which gave her the love of the American audience.

The image of Talia Winters was one of the most successful reincarnations of the actress. The heroine of the space saga became a very uncomfortable member of the Psi Corps. Helping the staff of the station, she incidentally sought answers to many questions about herself, the telepaths and the organization she was in.

Partly thanks to her image, the audience remembered "Babylon 5." Actors and roles, photographs and video episodes in which they appeared, became symbols of good and justice.

Patricia Tolmen (Lita Alexander)

Patricia was born on September 4, 1967. The first role she received in 2 years, playing with his father in a small production of "Bike for two." Only at the age of 15 the girl began to play in the theater. The popularity of Patricia was growing rapidly. She also participated in the films "Night of the Living Dead" and "Evil Dead".

Especially popular was Tolman during filming in the series "Babylon 5" and "Star Trek". In them she was one of the main positive characters. The picture "Babylon 5", the actors of which became one big family during the filming, is popular to this day.

Tracy Skogginz (Elizabeth Lohli)

Born in 1953 in Texas, USA. Since childhood, Tracy dreamed of a sports career. Among the main interests of the future actress were artistic gymnastics and scuba diving. Entering the Southwestern University of Texas in the direction of "physical culture", Tracey already at the age of 16 had high hopes in the sport. However, for the long-awaited 1980 Olympics, it never got - the US boycotted this event.

For a long time, Tracy Skoggin taught at the school. An unexpected turn in her life was the invitation to work as a model. Success at home allowed Tracy to travel to Europe. Upon her return to the United States, she studied acting in several studios. The first big role Skogginz - assistant sheriff in the movie "Duke of Hazard."

In the series "Babylon 5" she played the commander of the station. Despite many personal problems, Tracy tries to support everyone who needs help. She adores the theme of space and the distant future, like many of her fellow actors. "Babylon 5" is a series in which Skogins has declared herself to the whole world.

Richard Biggs (Stephen Franklin)

Richard was born on March 18, 1960 in Columbus, Ohio. Together with 4 sisters, he spent his childhood in the conditions of constant moving. His father is a veteran of the US Air Force. Up to 17 years old, Richard dreamed of getting a doctor's profession, but suddenly became interested in acting. Then he played a major role in the production of the school drama circle.

Further study was held at the University of South Carolina. After graduation, he became a pupil of John Huazman, a famous actor. Prior to his first serious role ("Days of Our Life"), Richard was lucky enough to work as a teacher for a school in Los Angeles. From 1987 to 1992, he played the role of Dr. Hunter.

Once on the set of the project "Babylon 5", he received the role of Dr. Franklin. The hero's approach to treating patients is far from established rules. He is engaged in experimental medicine. For the abuse of stimulants Franklin was removed from office.

Richard worked on the picture as hard as other actors. "Babylon 5" turned out to be one of his favorite projects for the whole acting career.

Jeff Konavei (Zack Allan)

He was born on October 5, 1950. His first major role was participation in the show All the Way Home (Broadway version). Studying in the last year of the university, he participated in the classical musical Grease. The actor has played more than 50 roles in films and serials, 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 (Markus Cole)

He was born on 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 theater of Neffield.

In the series "Babylon 5" appeared in the role of an ordinary ranger, tactful and at the same time unceremonious, not deprived of a sense of humor. Susan Ivanova realized her love for him only after he gave his life for her salvation.

Mira Furlan (Delenn)

The world was born on September 7, 1955. She graduated from the Academy of Theater, Film and Television in Zagreb. I recorded several music albums:

• "A thousand years ago in Yugoslavia."
• "Mira Furlan and the Orchestra of Deborah Slaming."
• "Songs for films that never existed."

After the beginning of the military conflict between the Serbs and Croats, she emigrated to the United States and searched for work for a long time. When she was appointed to the role of Delenn in the series "Babylon 5", her husband Goran Gaitcha had the idea to become the director of one of the episodes of the picture. His dream came true in the filming of the series "And all my dreams are torn in two." In the implementation of the cherished goal he was helped by all the actors who participated in the project. "Babylon 5" has become not only a place of filming, but also a home for a large, friendly family.

Peter Yurasik (Londo Molari)

The actor was born on April 25, 1950 in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania. After studying at the University of New Hampshire, the theater worked as a comedian in a nightclub. In the series "Babylon 5" Peter played a dodgy employee of the space station. The head of the Centauri ambassador is crowned with a famous hairdress in the form of a fan. It is noteworthy that the actor's favorite scenes were episodes about prison imprisonment.

Steven Furst (Vir Cotto)

Born May 8, 1955 in Norfolk, Virginia. He studied at Richmond College. For a long time Stephen worked as a pizza delivery. To be noticed, he put his resume and photographs into each box.

In the series "Babylon 5" was a loyal assistant and friend of Londo Molari. Later, he became the plenipotentiary ambassador, and after the death of Molari - the emperor of the Centauri Republic.

Andreas Katsulas (Je'Kar)

The future actor was born May 18, 1946 in St. Louis, Missouri. He received his master's degree from the University of Indiana. For 15 years, Andreas toured around the world as part of a creative association led by Peter Brooke. Carried away by painting and poetry, he created many works of art. However, Andreas himself did not consider himself talented, calling his creations a "catastrophe."

In the series "Babylon 5" played for all 5 seasons. The Narni Ambassador in his performance became one of the most memorable characters. However, his hatred of the enemies of his native people - the Centauri - led Je'Kar to attack Londo Molari. For this act he was arrested.

The sharp turns of the plot, whose main character was Je'Kar, became the main feature of the series "Babylon 5". Actors, photos of which are presented in the article, became Andreas best friends.

Bill Mumi (Lenier)

Born actor February 1, 1954 in the city of San Gabriel, California. Charles William Mumi is a versatile personality - musician, songwriter and producer. He took part in more than 400 television shows. He first appeared in the cinema at the age of 5. True glory came to him in 10 years, after filming in the series "Lost in Space".

Performing the role of Lanier, Bill brought to the character of the character signs of mischief and concentration, harmoniously coexisting together. In the absence of Delenn, he assumes the duties of the Ambassador of Minbari.

"Babylon 5": actors without makeup (photo)

Intricate make-up became one of the main features of the series. The original appearance of each hero attracts the viewer's attention and makes him admire the work of the artists of "Babylon 5". All the characters were not just unusual, they were unofficial for that time. In most sci-fi films, aliens were very similar to humans. Designers for makeup "Babylon" made a kind of breakthrough, they gave humanoids superhuman appearance.

However, make-up artists had to work almost on bare enthusiasm, because the budget of the series was strictly limited. In addition, the process of creating characters was exacerbated by the fact that it seemed to the superiors that the extraterrestrial heroes were too "extraterrestrial." And make-up artists had literally in a matter of hours to redo many days of work. One of the criticized characters was Dellen - her mask had to be repainted from bright blue to flesh-colored. There are a lot of similar alterations in the series, many things changed right during the filming.

However, this did not damage the picture in any way. Thanks to such careful work, we can enjoy the beauty that the "Babylon 5" series opens before us. Actors and roles that played them, fell in love with viewers around the world.