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Richard Belzer: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Richard Belzer? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Richard Belzer
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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 in several guest appearances on other series.

Quick facts about Richard Belzer

  • Full name: Richard Belzer
  • Born: 1944-08-04
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Comedian
  • Wikidata ID: Q542816

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Who is Richard Belzer?

Richard Jay Belzer (August 4, 1944 – February 19, 2023) was an American actor, comedian, and author.

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Richard Belzer is United States.

When was Richard Belzer born?

Richard Belzer was born on 1944-08-04.

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