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	Topics Stephen Furst Topic Home Stephen Furst (born Steven Nelson Feuerstein on 8 May 1954) is an AmericanUnited States Overview The United States of America, also known as the United States, the U.S., the U.S.A., and America, is... actorActor An actor is a person who acts, or plays a role, in a dramatic production.... and filmFilm director Overview A film director is a person who directs the making of a film.... and television directorTelevision director A television director is usually responsible for directing the actors and other filmed/taped aspects of a television product... . Born in NorfolkNorfolk, Virginia Norfolk is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States of America.... , VirginiaVirginia The Commonwealth of Virginia is one of the original thirteen colonies of the United States that revolted against British ru... , he is best known for his roles as Flounder in the feature film Animal HouseNational Lampoon's Animal House *National Lampoon's Animal House* is a 1978 comedy film in which a misfit group of fraternity boys takes on the system at ... (1978), as Gonzer in the feature film Up the CreekUp the Creek *Up the Creek* is a 1984 comedy movie, directed by Robert Butler.... (1984), as Dr. Elliot Axelrod in the television series St. ElsewhereSt. Elsewhere *St. Elsewhere* was a weekly drama series that originally ran on NBC from October 26, 1982 to May 25, 1988.... (1983–1988), and as Vir CottoVir Cotto Vir Cotto is a character from the fictional Babylon 5 universe, played on screen by Stephen Furst.... in the science fiction television series Babylon 5Babylon 5 *Babylon 5* is an epic science fiction television series created, produced, and largely written by J.... (1993–1998). In 1972, Furst's father died from diabetes complications. Years later, Furst was diagnosed with type II diabetes. One of his sisters, Marsha, died from kidney disease as a result of adult-onset diabetes. After almost needing to have his left foot amputated due to diabetes complications in 1996, Furst lost nearly 80 lb (36 kg) in the time between the third and fourth seasons of Babylon 5. When filming started for the fourth season, the show's producers found that all of the costumes were now too large for him. His weight loss is easily visible in the later seasons of Babylon 5. (This weight loss was not explained within the context of the Vir Cotto character.) He wrote the book Confessions of a Couch Potato about his weight loss and diabetes, and co-wrote and directed a video called Diabetes for Guys, an attempt to educate about diabetes management through humor. Although not a regular, he also appeared in the short-lived 19921992 in television For the American network television schedule, please see 1992-93 American network television schedule.... TV series The Amazing Live Sea MonkeysThe Amazing Live Sea Monkeys *The Amazing Live Sea Monkeys* was a live-action, television series that aired in 1992, running for only 11 episodes befor... . In the 19951995 in television For the American network television schedule, please see 1995-96 American network television schedule.... animatedAnimation Animation is the optical illusion of motion created by the consecutive display of images of static elements.... TV series Freakazoid, he voiced the character Fanboy. Also in 1995, he took a hiatus from Babylon 5 to star in a short-lived TV series, Misery Loves Company. He had a starring voice role as Booster in the 2000 series Buzz Lightyear of Star CommandBuzz Lightyear of Star Command *Buzz Lightyear of Star Command* is a name of a Disney animated science fiction adventure show.... . He also played a hunky walurus named dash in the 2000 Disney movie Furst has directed many independent and/or low-budget movies, including the low-budget movie Title to MurderTitle to Murder *Title to Murder* is a 2001 independent film directed by Stephen Furst, starring Maureen McCormick and Christopher Atkins.... starring Christopher AtkinsChristopher Atkins Christopher Atkins is an American actor and was a popular teen idol.... and Maureen McCormickFacts About Maureen McCormick Maureen Denise McCormick is an American actress best known for her role as Marcia Brady in the television series The... in 2001. In 20022002 in television The year 2002 in television involved some significant events.... , he guest starred in an episode of ScrubsScrubs (TV series) *Scrubs* is an American situation comedy that premiered on October 2, 2001, on NBC.... . Furst directed three low-budget movies for the Sci Fi ChannelSci Fi Channel (United States) Sci Fi is an American cable television channel, launched on September 24, 1992, specializing in science fiction, fantasy, ho... , Dragon Storm in 20042004 in television The year 2004 in television involved some significant events.... ; and Path of DestructionPath of Destruction (film) Summary *Path of Destruction* is a 2005 made-for-TV TBS Original film that is now being screened on the Sci Fi Channel about a na... and Basilisk in 20052005 in television The year 2005 in television involved some significant events.... . He also co-starred in Path of Destruction and Basilisk. Since June 2006 Furst has co-hosted the Renal Support Network'sRenal Support Network Overview The Renal Support Network is an American nonprofit, kidney patient-focused, kidney patient-run organization that works to b... webcast KidneyTalkRenal Support Network The Renal Support Network is an American nonprofit, kidney patient-focused, kidney patient-run organization that works to b... with Lori HartwellLori Hartwell Lori Hartwell is the Founder and President of the Renal Support Network, author of Chronically Happy: Joyful Living in Spite of ... . Furst has two sons, both in the entertainment business. His older son, Nathan FurstNathan Furst Nathan Furst is a TV and film composer who has done many films and shows, mostly films part of the sci-fi channel.... (b. 1978), is a successful television and film composer who has been nominated for numerous awards. His younger son, Griff Furst (b. 1981), is an actor, director and musician. His wife, Lorraine, is an entertainment lawyer. He is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth UniversityVirginia Commonwealth University Virginia Commonwealth University, or VCU, is a large public American research university with its main campuses locate... 's theater program. Bibliography Furst, Stephen. (2002). Confessions of a Couch Potato (Or, If I'm So Skinny, Why Do I Still Feel Like Flounder?) McGraw-Hill. ISBN 1-58040-144-9 External links >