Jerry Orbach

Biography

Born 10/20/1935

This tall, sleepy-eyed character actor and leading man from the Broadway musical stage who, whether sinister or sympathetic, often was cast in roles that connoted a slightly seedy "New Yorkness," eventually finding widespread recognition on television as a cynical police detective on the...
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Filmography

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Awards

In 2005, received Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
In 1999, received Edith Oliver Award for Sustained Excellence
In 1969, received Tony for Actor in a Musical Play

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Highlights

In 2004, Was set to reprised his role of Detective Briscoe in the spin-off "Law & Order: Trial by Jury" (NBC), before his death in December 2004
In 1999, Portrayed Detective Briscoe in cross-over appearances on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (NBC)
In 1997, Reprised character of Lumiere in the direct-to-video sequel "Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas"

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