Richard Belzer

Richard Belzer was an American actor, comedian, and author best known for his role as Detective John Munch in Homicide: Life on the Street and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

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Profession :

TV Actor

Birthday :

August 4, 1944

Death Date:

19 February, 2023

Age :

80

Richard Jay Belzer (August 4, 1944 – February 19, 2023) was an American actor, comedian, and author, best known for his portrayal of Detective John Munch for 23 years in the popular NBC police drama series “Homicide: Life on the Street” and “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”. In addition to these roles, Belzer made guest appearances on various TV shows, including “The X-Files”, “Miami Vice”, and “The Practice”. A certified scuba diver, he was passionate about marine conservation, particularly for sharks. Belzer passed away at 78 years old in his southern France home.