Richard Belzer
Richard Belzer | |
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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) Bozouls, France |
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| Children | 2 |
| 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. He was best known for his role as BPD Detective, NYPD Detective/sergeant and investigator John Munch, whom he portrayed for 23 years in the NBC police drama series Homicide: Life on the Street, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and several guest appearances on other series.