Nobody Sleeps

"Nobody Sleeps" is the fourth episode of the third season of Six Feet Under. It was written by Rick Cleveland and Alan Ball, directed by Alan Poul and first aired on March 23, 2003.

Synopsis
While the partner of a recently deceased gay man is orchestrating an operatic tribute at Fisher & Diaz, Lisa plans an unwanted birthday party for Ruth.

Main Cast

 * Peter Krause as Nate Fisher
 * Michael C. Hall as David Fisher
 * Frances Conroy as Ruth Fisher
 * Lauren Ambrose as Claire Fisher
 * Freddy Rodriguez as Federico Diaz
 * Mathew St. Patrick as Keith Charles
 * Jeremy Sisto as Billy Chenowith
 * Rachel Griffiths as Brenda Chenowith

Recurring Cast

 * Peter Macdissi as Olivier Castro-Staal
 * Ben Foster as Russell Corwin
 * Kathy Bates as Bettina
 * Richard Jenkins as Nathaniel Fisher
 * Lili Taylor as Lisa Kimmel Fisher

Guest Cast

 * Dennis Christopher as Kevin Lamb
 * Anthony Vatsula as Bob Giffen
 * Dagney Kerr as Patty
 * Evan Handler as Scott Philip Smith
 * David Peterson as "Nessun Dorma" Soloist
 * Todd Merrill as Kevin's Friend
 * David Knell as Kevin's Friend
 * Jim Holmes as Kevin's Friend

Obituary
Robert Lamar Giffin (1951-2003)

GIFFIN, Robert Lamar - Born September 2, 1951 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Passed away at home on February 20, 2003, surrounded by friends who loved him dearly. Bob will be greatly missed by his colleagues at the Los Angeles Lyric Opera, where he worked as lighting designer for the last 11 years. He will also be missed by his fellow members of the Los Angeles Gay Men's Chorus. Bob was happiest when he was cooking, watching classic movies with friends, playing tennis, or making his annual trip to the Winter Festival in Avignon.

He is survived by his partner of 22 years, Kevin Lamb, and his sister Barbara Peek in Phoenix, Arizona. Service to be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 23, at Fisher & Diaz Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Los Angeles Lyric Opera.