Babylon 5: In Memory of Andreas Katsulas

I was hired by Joe Straczynski to create official Babylon 5 music videos for him to use at science fiction conventions, and later to promote the show to networks. We produced eight over the run of the series. Now, 10 years after the end of the series and numerous requests from fans, Straczynski has allowed me to post these online.

In February 2006, we lost Andreas Katsulas to lung cancer. Unfortunately, it something many of us knew was coming, but it was still hard to accept and deal with it actually happening. I never hung out with Andreas like I did with Richard Biggs, but he told me once how much he liked and appreciated the work I did on the official B5 music videos - that meant a lot to me. So even though I hate the circumstances under which I came up with this, I did a tribute video for Andreas as well, to honor him and his performances in my own way. I've been told the video for Rick touched a lot of people, including his family - I hope this one can do the same for Andreas' family and fans.

This is the extended version that I did for Andreas' widow after the original cut was released on the net. She contacted me and asked for a copy to run at his memorial service. However, she was disappointed I had not used her favorite G'Kar quote - so I quickly edited that in as a new introduction. It's never been seen online until now.

And a repeat of my earlier note to the rest of the B5 cast: I don't want to do another one of these anytime soon, so take care of yourselves, please!

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• b5
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• z-team
• andreas katsulas

[rasnac]

I am not ashamed to admit every time I watch this video, it brings tears to my eyes...Rest in peace Andreas!

[MacabreEnt]

I was the EFX Make-up Supervisor for a season on B5 And had the pleasure of working with Andreas. The life he gave to the make-up was amazing. He was truly G'Kar. An amazing actor, An amazing person.

[ninetailedfox10]

some of his best work and you dont get to see the real andreas. untill we meet again beyond the rim. G'Kar had some if the best speaches on the show

[LoLmanUzuky]

Thumbs uo if u r here from Big Bang theory

[SpaceDrake]

As much as I like Dragonheart, this is the way To The Stars was *really* meant to be used. Well done, Z-Team.

And hopefully we will all meet Andreas again, in that place where no shadows fall.

[Arr4err]

Rest in peace, Andreas! *Manly Tears are shed*

[InFlameProductions]

nvm I remember

[InFlameProductions]

ARGH where is that song at the end from?!?!? I mean I miss the guy but that is driving me nuts!

[DenEimaiTheos]

Почивай в мир Андреас!!! ти си велик актьор,опознах те едва чрез филма Babylon 5.

ВЕЧНА ТИ ПАМЕТ!!!

[JAGTHEGEMINI]

Wow, this is so well done... Kudos!

[NorthForkFisherman]

I say this often in life, but I cannot think of a better place to share this thought: "We are mayflies standing at the edge of the cosmos, contemplating the infinite. Enjoy your day." This man WAS G'kar, and the soul he brought to the role was beyond inspirational, it was the instruction for a lifetime. See you beyond the Rim, Andreas.