Kosh

Kosh Naranek is a character in the fictional universe of the science fiction television series Babylon 5. The voice for the character was provided by Ardwight Chamberlain, and he was physically played by Jeffrey Willerth. Kosh Naranek was the Vorlon ambassador to Babylon 5 from 2257 until his death. Babylon 5's author, J. Michael Straczynski, has noted that Naranek is a title, not part of a name. Depicted as one of the older members of his specie... more

Kosh Naranek is a character in the fictional universe of the science fiction television series Babylon 5. The voice for the character was provided by Ardwight Chamberlain, and he was physically played by Jeffrey Willerth. Kosh Naranek was the Vorlon ambassador to Babylon 5 from 2257 until his death. Babylon 5's author, J. Michael Straczynski, has noted that Naranek is a title, not part of a name. Depicted as one of the older members of his species, Kosh Naranek was well regarded by the Vorlon Empire. The plot of the series pilot hinged around Kosh's arrival and the attempt on his life by a member of the Wind Swords, a section of the Minbari warrior caste. Disguising himself as station Commander Jeffrey Sinclair, the would-be assassin poisoned Kosh. Assumed dead by his people, the Vorlons demanded that his body be returned and Commander Sinclair be sent to the Vorlon Homeworld for trial. Doctor Benjamin Kyle decided to risk treating Kosh, which meant opening the encounter suit. Doctor... less