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Jerry Orbach (1935–2004)
Jerry was born in the Bronx. His father, Leon, was a former vaudevillian actor, and his mother, Emily, was a radio singer. His family moved frequently and eventually settled in Waukegan, Illinois where he went to high school. The constant moving made him the new kid on the block and forced him to become "a chameleon" to blend in his new settings. ...
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Born:in New York City, New York, USADied:(age 69) in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA |
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Actor (92 credits)
Actor (92 credits)
2005
Law & Order: Trial by Jury
(TV Series)
D.A. Investigator Lennie Briscoe
D.A. Investigator Lennie Briscoe
- 41 Shots
(2005)
... D.A. Investigator Lennie Briscoe
- The Abominable Showman
(2005)
... D.A. Investigator Lennie Briscoe
1991-2004
Law & Order
(TV Series)
Lennie Briscoe / Frank Lehrman
Lennie Briscoe / Frank Lehrman
- C.O.D.
(2004)
... Lennie Briscoe
- Caviar Emptor
(2004)
... Lennie Briscoe
- Gaijin
(2004)
... Lennie Briscoe
- Vendetta
(2004)
... Lennie Briscoe
- Everybody Loves Raimondo's
(2004)
... Lennie Briscoe
2003
Law & Order II: Double or Nothing
(Video Game)
Senior Homicide Detective Lennie Briscoe (voice)
Senior Homicide Detective Lennie Briscoe (voice)
2001-2002
House of Mouse
(TV Series)
Lumiere
Lumiere
- Max's Embarrassing Date
(2002)
... Lumiere (voice)
- Not So Goofy
(2001)
... Lumiere (voice)
- The Mouse Who Came to Dinner
(2001)
... Lumiere (voice)
- Clarabelle's Big Secret
(2001)
... Lumiere (voice)
- Pluto Saves the Day
(2001)
... Lumiere (voice)
1999-2000
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
(TV Series)
Lennie Briscoe
Lennie Briscoe
- Entitled
(2000)
... Lennie Briscoe
- Hysteria
(1999)
... Lennie Briscoe
- ...Or Just Look Like One
(1999)
... Lennie Briscoe
1996-1999
Homicide: Life on the Street
(TV Series)
Lennie Briscoe
Lennie Briscoe
- Sideshow
(1999)
... Lennie Briscoe
- Baby, It's You
(1997)
... Lennie Briscoe
- For God and Country
(1996)
... Lennie Briscoe
1996
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
(TV Series)
Det. Lennie Briscoe
Det. Lennie Briscoe
- Episode #3.74
(1996)
... Det. Lennie Briscoe (uncredited)
1993
The Cemetery Club
(uncredited)
1992
Empty Nest
(TV Series)
Arthur
Arthur
- ...Or Forever Hold Your Peace
(1992)
... Arthur
- The Mismatchmaker
(1992)
... Arthur
1985-1991
Murder, She Wrote
(TV Series)
Harry McGraw
Harry McGraw
- The Skinny According to Nick Cullhane
(1991)
... Harry McGraw
- From the Horse's Mouth
(1991)
... Harry McGraw
- Double Exposure
(1989)
... Harry McGraw
- Death Takes a Dive
(1987)
... Harry McGraw
- One Good Bid Deserves a Murder
(1986)
... Harry McGraw
1988
Simon & Simon
(TV Series)
Harrison / Malcolm Shanley III
Harrison / Malcolm Shanley III
- Ain't Gonna Get It from Me, Jack
(1988)
... Harrison / Malcolm Shanley III
1987-1988
The Law and Harry McGraw
(TV Series)
Harry McGraw
Harry McGraw
- Maginnis for the People
(1988)
... Harry McGraw
- Harry Does the Hustle
(1988)
... Harry McGraw
- Waiting Game
(1988)
... Harry McGraw
- Beware the Ides of May
(1988)
... Harry McGraw
- Gilhooley's Is History
(1988)
... Harry McGraw
1986
The Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers
(TV Series)
Zachary Foxx
Zachary Foxx
- New Frontier
(1986)
... Zachary Foxx (voice)
- Mistwalker
(1986)
... Zachary Foxx (voice)
- Tune-Up
(1986)
... Zachary Foxx (voice)
- Mindnet
(1986)
... Zachary Foxx (voice)
- Tortuna
(1986)
... Zachary Foxx (voice)
1986
Dream West
(TV Mini-Series)
Capt. John Sutter
Capt. John Sutter
- Episode #1.2
(1986)
... Capt. John Sutter
- Dream West
(1986)
... Capt. John Sutter
1985
Our Family Honor
(TV Series)
Brian Merrick
Brian Merrick
- In the Line of Duty
(1985)
... Brian Merrick
- Everybody Is a Star
(1985)
... Brian Merrick
1980
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
(TV Series)
Lars Mangros
Lars Mangros
- Space Rockers
(1980)
... Lars Mangros
1973
Love, American Style
(TV Series)
Homer 'Arsenal' Andrews (segment "Love and the Hoodwinked Honey")
Homer 'Arsenal' Andrews (segment "Love and the Hoodwinked Honey")
- Love and the Cozy Comrades/Love and the Flunky/Love and the Hoodwinked Honey/Love and the Secret Spouse
(1973)
... Homer 'Arsenal' Andrews (segment "Love and the Hoodwinked Honey")
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Soundtrack (13 credits)
Soundtrack (13 credits)
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Thanks (3 credits)
Thanks (3 credits)
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Self (70 credits)
Self (70 credits)
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Archive footage (13 credits)
Archive footage (13 credits)
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(May 3, 1960 - ????) Stage: Appeared (as "El Gallo") in the original Off-Broadway production of "The Fantasticks" See more »Publicity Listings:
1 Print Biography | 1 Interview | 24 Articles | 1 Pictorial | 2 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Height:
6' 1½" (1.87 m)
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It may sound a little off the wall to say this, but having the opportunity to do this in this long an arc has given me - and is continuing to give me - a feeling that I'm doing something for the city and for the people of it and for the cops. I see it every day on the street. The profile of Law & Order (1990) has gotten bigger and bigger. And the way the city feels about us . . . it's like ... See more »Trivia:
Had read for the roles of Max Greevey and Phil Cerreta on Law & Order (1990) before finally being cast as Det. Lennie Briscoe. See more »Trademark:
Best known for his role as Detective Lennie Briscoe in Law & Order (1990) (as well as several spin-offs)Star Sign:
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