Jerry Orbach

Acting

Jerry Orbach

Jerry Orbach is best known for Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Frasier, Law & Order and Murder, She Wrote. Jerry Orbach was born on October 20, 1935. Jerry Orbach died on December 28, 2004 at the age of 69.

Born
October 20, 1935
Place of birth
New York City, New York, USA
Died
December 28, 2004 (69 years old)

Biography

Jerome Bernard Orbach (October 20, 1935 – December 28, 2004) was an American actor and singer. He is best known for his role as Detective Lennie Briscoe in the series Law & Order (1992–2004) and as the voice of Lumière in Disney's Beauty and the Beast (1991), as well as for being a noted musical theatre star; his prominent roles included originating the character of El Gallo in The Fantasticks, the longest-running musical play in history, as Chuck Baxter in the original production of Promises, Promises (for which he won a Tony Award), Julian Marsh in 42nd Street, and Billy Flynn in the original production of Chicago.

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Filmography

Frequently asked questions

What movies and shows has Jerry Orbach been in?

Jerry Orbach is best known for Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Frasier, Law & Order and Murder, She Wrote.

When was Jerry Orbach born?

Jerry Orbach was born on October 20, 1935. (New York City, New York, USA)

How old is Jerry Orbach?

Jerry Orbach died on December 28, 2004 at the age of 69.

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