Jerry Orbach

  • Performer

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Jerry Orbach was an American actor and singer, born on October 20, 1935, in Bronx, New York City. He had a long and distinguished career in film, television, and theatre, and is perhaps best known for his role as Detective Lennie Briscoe on the television series "Law & Order." Orbach began his career in the early 1960s, performing in numerous Broadway musicals, including "Carnival!," "Promises, Promises," and "Chicago." He won a Tony Award for his role in the original Broadway production of "Promises, Promises" in 1968. In addition to his stage work, Orbach also appeared in numerous films, including "Dirty Dancing," "Crimes and Misdemeanors," "The Prince of Tides," and "Beauty and the Beast," in which he provided the voice of Lumiere. Orbach's most iconic role, however, was as Detective Lennie Briscoe on "Law & Order." He played the character for twelve seasons on the show, and was known for his dry wit, no-nonsense demeanor, and dedication to his job. Orbach passed away on December 28, 2004, at the age of 69. He was remembered by his colleagues and fans as a talented performer and a beloved member of the entertainment industry. His legacy continues to be celebrated through his work in film, television, and theatre, and through the annual Jerry Orbach Memorial Art Fund, which supports emerging artists in New York City.}

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Personal Info

Birth Date: October 20, 1935
Birth Location: Bronx, NY
Death Date: December 28, 2004
Death Location: New York, NY
Cause of Death: prostate cancer

Stage & Film

Performance

Mack and Mabel
Benefit Concert (2003)
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  • Performer
42nd Street
Music Fair Circuit Production (1992)
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  • Julian Marsh
1983 Tony Awards
New York Production (1983)
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  • Presenter
42nd Street
Original Broadway Production (1980)
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  • Julian Marsh
Chicago
National Tour (1977)
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  • Billy Flynn
Chicago
Original Broadway Production (1975)
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  • Billy Flynn
Promises, Promises
Original Broadway Production (1968)
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  • Chuck Baxter
Annie Get Your Gun
Television Production (1967)
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  • Charlie Davenport
Annie Get Your Gun
Broadway Return Engagement (1966)
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  • Charlie Davenport
Annie Get Your Gun
Lincoln Center Production Tour (1966)
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  • Charlie Davenport
Annie Get Your Gun
Lincoln Center Revival (1966)
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  • Charlie Davenport
Berlin Is Mine
Lincoln Center Staged Reading (1966)
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  • Cast
Carousel
National Tour (1965)
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  • Billy Bigelow (standby)
  • Jigger Craigin
Carousel
Lincoln Center Revival (1965)
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  • Jigger Craigin
  • Billy Bigelow (standby)
Guys and Dolls
City Center Revival (1965)
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  • Sky Masterson
The Cradle Will Rock
Off-Broadway Revival (1964)
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  • Larry Foreman
Carnival!
1st National Tour (1961)
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  • Paul Berthalet (replacement: Nov 6, 1962)
Carnival!
Original Broadway Production (1961)
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  • Paul Berthalet
  • Carrot Top/Horrible Henry/Renardo/Marguerite
The Fantasticks
Original Off-Broadway Production (1960)
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  • El Gallo [The Narrator]
The Threepenny Opera
Off-Broadway Return Engagement (1955)
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  • Macheath (Mack the Knife) (replacement: ?)
The Threepenny Opera
Off-Broadway Return Engagement (1955)
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  • Streetsinger (replacement: ?)
The Threepenny Opera
Off-Broadway Return Engagement (1955)
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  • 1st Constable (replacement: ?)
The Threepenny Opera
Off-Broadway Return Engagement (1955)
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  • Streetsinger (replacement: ?)
The Threepenny Opera
Off-Broadway Return Engagement (1955)
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  • Smith, Warden (replacement: Sep 30, 1955)

Commercial Audio

Performance

42nd Street
Original Broadway Cast (1980)
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  • Julian Marsh
Chicago
Original Broadway Cast (1975)
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  • Billy Flynn
Promises, Promises
Original Broadway Cast (1968)
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  • Chuck Baxter
Annie Get Your Gun
Lincoln Center Cast (1966)
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  • Charlie Davenport
Carousel
Music Theater of Lincoln Center Cast (1965)
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  • Jigger Craigin
The Cradle Will Rock
Off-Broadway Revival Cast (1964)
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  • Larry Foreman
Carnival
Original Broadway Cast (1961)
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  • Paul Berthalet
The Fantasticks
Original Off-Broadway Cast (1960)
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  • El Gallo [The Narrator]

Private Audio

Performance

42nd Street
Original Broadway Cast (Opening Night) (1980)
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  • Julian Marsh
42nd Street
Original Broadway Cast (Previews) (1980)
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  • Julian Marsh
Chicago
Final Cast (Closing Night) (1977)
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  • Billy Flynn
Chicago
Replacement Cast (1977)
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  • Billy Flynn
Chicago
Original Broadway Cast w. Liza Minnelli (1975)
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  • Billy Flynn
Chicago
Original Broadway Cast w. Liza Minnelli (1975)
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  • Billy Flynn
Chicago
Original Broadway Cast w. Liza Minnelli (Soundboard) (1975)
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  • Billy Flynn
Chicago
Original Broadway Cast (Opening Night) (1975)
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  • Billy Flynn
Chicago
Pre-Broadway Cast (Complete) (1975)
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  • Billy Flynn
Chicago
Pre-Broadway Cast (Excerpts) (1975)
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  • Billy Flynn
Chicago
Original Broadway Cast (1975)
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  • Billy Flynn
Promises, Promises
Original Broadway Cast (opening night) (1968)
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  • Chuck Baxter
Annie Get Your Gun
Television Broadcast (1967)
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  • Charlie Davenport

Private Video

Performance

42nd Street
Broadway Cast (1981)
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  • Julian Marsh

Archival Video

Performance

42nd Street
Original Broadway Cast (TOFT video) (1981)
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  • Julian Marsh

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From ChatGPT

Jerry Orbach was an American actor and singer, born on October 20, 1935, in Bronx, New York City. He had a long and distinguished career in film, television, and theatre, and is perhaps best known for his role as Detective Lennie Briscoe on the television series "Law & Order." Orbach began his career in the early 1960s, performing in numerous Broadway musicals, including "Carnival!," "Promises, Promises," and "Chicago." He won a Tony Award for his role in the original Broadway production of "Promises, Promises" in 1968. In addition to his stage work, Orbach also appeared in numerous films, including "Dirty Dancing," "Crimes and Misdemeanors," "The Prince of Tides," and "Beauty and the Beast," in which he provided the voice of Lumiere. Orbach's most iconic role, however, was as Detective Lennie Briscoe on "Law & Order." He played the character for twelve seasons on the show, and was known for his dry wit, no-nonsense demeanor, and dedication to his job. Orbach passed away on December 28, 2004, at the age of 69. He was remembered by his colleagues and fans as a talented performer and a beloved member of the entertainment industry. His legacy continues to be celebrated through his work in film, television, and theatre, and through the annual Jerry Orbach Memorial Art Fund, which supports emerging artists in New York City.}

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Personal Info

Birth Date: October 20, 1935
Birth Location: Bronx, NY
Death Date: December 28, 2004
Death Location: New York, NY
Cause of Death: prostate cancer

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