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Belzer at the White House Correspondents Dinner in 2009 | |
Born | Richard Jay Belzer August 4, 1944 Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S. |
Died | February 19, 2023 | (aged 78)
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Relatives | Henry Winkler (cousin) |
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Years active | 1972–2016 |
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Notable works and roles | John Munch on Homicide: Life on the Street and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit |
Richard Jay Belzer (August 4, 1944 – February 19, 2023) was an American actor, comedian, and author.[2] He was best known for his role as BPD Detective, NYPD Detective/sergeant and investigator John Munch,[3] whom he portrayed for 23 years in the NBC police drama series Homicide: Life on the Street,[4] Law & Order: Special Victims Unit[3] and several guest appearances on other series.
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