Growing Up in Virginia
Stephen Furst was born on May 8, 1954, in Norfolk, Virginia. He grew up with a love for acting and later graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a degree in Theater Arts. While working as a pizza delivery driver in Hollywood, he found a creative way to chase his dream—slipping his resume into pizza boxes. This clever move landed him his first big break.
Famous Roles
According to IMDb, Stephen’s career took off with some unforgettable roles.
- In National Lampoon’s Animal House (1978), he played the lovable Kent “Flounder” Dorfman. The movie became a comedy classic.
- He starred as Vir Cotto in the sci-fi series Babylon 5 (1994–1998), appearing in 110 episodes. Fans loved his quirky yet heartfelt character.
- The Dream Team (1989) saw him as Albert Ianuzzi, adding humor and charm to the film.
- He also worked as a producer, including on Cold Moon (2016).
Landing Vir Cotto
Stephen’s audition for Babylon 5 was a mix of chaos and luck. He walked into the room with soap in his hair and tears in his eyes after an embarrassing attempt to style his hair. Instead of ruining his chances, this real-life moment made the producers say, “This is Vir!”