Jerry Orbach

Jerry Orbach

Born October 20, 1935 (Age: 90) New York City, New York, USA

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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jerry Orbach, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jerry Orbach, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Filmography

Waking Sleeping Beauty

Waking Sleeping Beauty

2009 as Self (archive footage) Age: 73
Manna from Heaven

Manna from Heaven

2002 as Waltz Contest Announcer Age: 66
The Hustler: The Inside Story

The Hustler: The Inside Story

2002 as Self - Actor Age: 66
Prince of Central Park

Prince of Central Park

2000 as Businessman Age: 64
Chinese Coffee

Chinese Coffee

2000 as Jake Manheim Age: 64
The Acting Class

The Acting Class

2000 as Self Age: 64
Exiled

Exiled

1998 as Detective Lenny Briscoe Age: 63
Belle's Magical World

Belle's Magical World

1998 as Lumiere (voice) Age: 62
Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas

Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas

1997 as Lumiere (voice) Age: 62
Aladdin and the King of Thieves

Aladdin and the King of Thieves

1996 as Sa'Luk (voice) Age: 60
The Cemetery Club

The Cemetery Club

1993 as Jake Rubin (uncredited) Age: 57
Mastergate

Mastergate

1992 as Clifton Byers Age: 57
Mr. Saturday Night

Mr. Saturday Night

1992 as Phil Gussman Age: 56
Universal Soldier

Universal Soldier

1992 as Dr. Christopher Gregor Age: 56
Straight Talk

Straight Talk

1992 as Milo Jacoby Age: 56
Quiet Killer

Quiet Killer

1992 as Dr. Vincent Califano Age: 56
Broadway Bound

Broadway Bound

1992 as Jack Jerome Age: 56
Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and the Beast

1991 as Lumiere (voice) Age: 56
Delirious

Delirious

1991 as Lou Sherwood Age: 55
Delusion

Delusion

1991 as Larry Age: 55
A Gnome Named Gnorm

A Gnome Named Gnorm

1991 as Stan Walton Age: 55
Toy Soldiers

Toy Soldiers

1991 as Albert Trotta (uncredited) Age: 55
Out for Justice

Out for Justice

1991 as Ronny Donziger Age: 55
Perry Mason: The Case of the Ruthless Reporter

Perry Mason: The Case of the Ruthless Reporter

1991 as Vic St. John Age: 55
Dead Women in Lingerie

Dead Women in Lingerie

1991 as Mr. Bartoli Age: 55
California Casanova

California Casanova

1991 as Constantin Rominoffski Age: 55
In Defense of a Married Man

In Defense of a Married Man

1990 as Alan Michelson Age: 54
Kojak: None So Blind

Kojak: None So Blind

1990 as Tony Salducci Age: 54
Crimes and Misdemeanors

Crimes and Misdemeanors

1989 as Jack Rosenthal Age: 53
Last Exit to Brooklyn

Last Exit to Brooklyn

1989 as Boyce Age: 53
Perry Mason: The Case of the Musical Murder

Perry Mason: The Case of the Musical Murder

1989 as Blaine Counter Age: 53
Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration

Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration

1988 as Self Age: 52
Someone to Watch Over Me

Someone to Watch Over Me

1987 as Lt. Garber Age: 51
Dirty Dancing

Dirty Dancing

1987 as Dr. Jake Houseman Age: 51
I Love N.Y.

I Love N.Y.

1987 as Leo Age: 51
Love Among Thieves

Love Among Thieves

1987 as Spicer Age: 51
F/X

F/X

1986 as Nicholas DeFranco Age: 50
Brewster's Millions

Brewster's Millions

1985 as Charley Pegler Age: 49
Night of 100 Stars II

Night of 100 Stars II

1985 as Self Age: 49
No Image

The Streets

1984 as Sgt. Max Grozzo Age: 48
Prince of the City

Prince of the City

1981 as Gus Levy Age: 45
Underground Aces

Underground Aces

1981 as Herbert Penlittle Age: 45
Alex and the Doberman Gang

Alex and the Doberman Gang

1980 as Rogers Age: 44
The Sentinel

The Sentinel

1977 as Michael Dayton Age: 41
Mitzi... A Tribute to the American Housewife

Mitzi... A Tribute to the American Housewife

1974 as Self Age: 38
A Fan's Notes

A Fan's Notes

1972 as Fred Exley Age: 36
John Goldfarb, Please Come Home!

John Goldfarb, Please Come Home!

1965 as Pinkerton Age: 29
Bye Bye Birdie

Bye Bye Birdie

1963 as Bob (Ed Sullivan Show Producer) (uncredited) Age: 27
Mad Dog Coll

Mad Dog Coll

1961 as Joe Clegg Age: 25
24 Hours in a Woman's Life

24 Hours in a Woman's Life

1961 as Cristof Age: 25
Cop Hater

Cop Hater

1958 as Mumzer Age: 22
Guys and Dolls

Guys and Dolls

1955 as Barbershop Patron (uncredited) Age: 20
Marty

Marty

1955 as Ballroom Patron (uncredited) Age: 19