JERRY ORBACH
Jerry Orbach
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: October 20, 1935
Deathday: December 28, 2004
Place of Birth: 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.
Filmography
Starring
Self
2018·
HowardSelf / Lumiere (archive footage)
Detective Lennie Brisco
Self (archive footage)
Lennie Briscoe
Lumiere (voice)
Chuck Baxter (segment "Promises, Promises") (archive footage)
Host (segment "Revivals and Record Breakers") / Billy Flynn (segment "Chicago")
Lumiere (voice, archival)
Host (segment "Broadway Divas") / Julian Marsh (segment "42nd Street")
Self
2002·
Manna from HeavenWaltz Contest Announcer
Self - Actor
Lennie Briscoe
Lumiere (voice)
2000·
The Acting ClassSelf
Businessman
2000·
Chinese CoffeeJake Manheim
1999·
Where Are They Now?Self
Detective Lennie Briscoe
Lennie Briscoe
Lumiere (voice)
Narrator
1998·
ExiledDetective Lenny Briscoe
Lumiere (voice)
Lumiere (voice)
Sa'Luk (voice)
Self - Guest
Lennie Briscoe
1993·
FrasierMitch (voice)
1993·
The Cemetery ClubJake Rubin (uncredited)
1992·
MastergateClifton Byers
1992·
Broadway BoundJack Jerome
1992·
Quiet KillerDr. Vincent Califano
1992·
Mr. Saturday NightPhil Gussman
1992·
Straight TalkMilo Jacoby
1992·
Universal SoldierDr. Christopher Gregor
Vic St. John
1991·
DeliriousLou Sherwood
1991·
Toy SoldiersAlbert Trotta (uncredited)
1991·
California CasanovaConstantin Rominoffski
Mr. Bartoli
1991·
Out for JusticeRonny Donziger
1991·
DelusionLarry
1991·
A Gnome Named GnormStan Walton
1991·
Beauty and the BeastLumiere (voice)
1990·
Law & OrderLennie Briscoe, Frank Lehrman
Alan Michelson
1990·
Kojak: None So BlindTony Salducci
Blaine Counter
Boyce
Jack Rosenthal
1987·
Out on a LimbMort Viner
Harry McGraw
1987·
I Love N.Y.Leo
1987·
Love Among ThievesSpicer
Lt. Garber
1987·
Dirty DancingDr. Jake Houseman
1986·
F/XNicholas DeFranco
1986·
The ImagemakerByron Caine
1985·
The Golden GirlsGlen
Self
1985·
Brewster's MillionsCharley Pegler
1984·
Jeopardy!Self
1984·
Murder, She WroteHarry McGraw
Roberts
1984·
HunterSal Scarlatti
1984·
The StreetsSgt. Max Grozzo
1983·
The HitchhikerCameron
Sam Bianchi
King Thorn (voice)
1982·
Night of 100 StarsSelf
1982·
Plaza SuiteRoy Hubley / Jesse Kiplinger / Sam Nash
1981·
Simon & Simon1981·
Underground AcesHerbert Penlittle
1981·
Prince of the CityGus Levy
Rogers
Lars Mangros
1979·
Trapper John, M.D.1977·
The SentinelMichael Dayton
1975·
Fore PlayJerry Lorsey
1973·
KojakBrubaker
1972·
A Fan's NotesFred Exley
Kid Sally
1969·
Medical Center1969·
Love, American Style1968·
The Dick Cavett ShowSelf - Guest
1967·
Annie Get Your GunCharles Davenport
Pinkerton
1963·
Bye Bye BirdieBob (Ed Sullivan Show Producer) (uncredited)
Self
Self
1961·
The DefendersJ.P. Loring
Cristof
1961·
Mad Dog CollJoe Clegg
1958·
Cop HaterMumzer
1956·
Tony AwardsSelf - Performer, Self - Nominee / Performer, Self - Host / Presenter
1955·
MartyBallroom Patron (uncredited)
1955·
Guys and DollsBarbershop Patron (uncredited)