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JERRY ORBACH

Actor
BORN October 20, 1935
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HEIGHT 6'3" (1.91 m)
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NATIONALITY American
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YEARS ACTIVE 1955 – Present
JERRY ORBACH

👤 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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🗉 QUICK FACTS

  • Nick Name Jerry
  • Born October 20, 1935
  • Height 6'3" (1.91 m)
  • Nationality American
  • Citizenship American
  • Education University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Northwestern University, Actors Studio / Waukegan High School
  • Current Status Deceased (Passed away on December 28, 2004)
  • Years Active 1955 – Present
  • Occupation Actor
  • Family Background Private Family Background
  • Early Career Began active theatrical and commercial performances in early adulthood.
  • Partner {{ubl
  • Children 2
  • Social

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