Date of Birth: May 8, 1955
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Date of Death: June 16, 2017
Biography
Stephen Furst was an American actor and director, best known for his role as Kent “Flounder” Dorfman in the classic comedy film “National Lampoon’s Animal House” (1978) and as Dr. Elliot Axelrod on the television series “St. Elsewhere.” Born Stephen Nelson Feuerstein, he was active in the entertainment industry from the late 1970s until his death in 2017. Furst also made significant contributions as a voice actor, lending his voice to characters in animated series and movies. Furst was born in Norfolk, Virginia, and graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a degree in Theater. He began his career by sending out video tapes of his performances, which eventually landed him his breakout role in “Animal House.” Beyond acting, he ventured into directing and producing, contributing to projects such as “Babylon 5,” where he also played the character Vir Cotto.
5 Interesting Facts about Stephen Furst
1. Stephen Furst was a Type 2 diabetic and later became a spokesperson for the American Diabetes Association.
2. He lost both of his parents to diabetes-related complications, which motivated him to raise awareness about the disease.
3. Furst received an Emmy nomination for his role as Dr. Elliot Axelrod on “St. Elsewhere.”
4. He directed several episodes of the science fiction series “Babylon 5.”
5. Furst was a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, where he majored in Theater.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Stephen Furst
1. “I have been a diabetic since I was 17, and it was always my dream to find a cure.”
2. “Comedy is a reflection of life, and I think we need more laughter in the world.”
3. “I always believed that if you work hard and stay dedicated, success will follow.”
4. “Acting is not just about being on screen; it’s about connecting with the audience.”
5. “Directing has allowed me to see the bigger picture of storytelling.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Stephen Furst’s highest net worth was estimated to be around $5 million.
Children
Stephen Furst had two sons, Nathan Furst, a composer, and Griff Furst, an actor and director.
Relevant Links
1. [Stephen Furst on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0299122/
2. [Stephen Furst Biography on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Furst
3. [Stephen Furst’s Legacy on Babylon 5](https://www.babylon5scripts.com/StephenFurst/
5. [American Diabetes Association Tribute Page](https://www.diabetes.org/diabetes/stephen-furst
