Quick Facts
Born:
1935-10-20
Birthplace:
New York City, New York, USA
Credits:
108 Total Roles
Jerry Orbach
Acting
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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.
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Known For
Beauty and the Beast
Lumiere (voice)
Dirty Dancing
Dr. Jake Houseman
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Detective Lennie Briscoe
Aladdin and the King of Thieves
Sa'Luk (voice)
Universal Soldier
Dr. Christopher Gregor
Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas
Lumiere (voice)
Crimes and Misdemeanors
Jack Rosenthal
Frasier
Mitch (voice)
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age MOVIE | Self |
| 2018 | Howard MOVIE | Self / Lumiere (archive footage) |
| 2016 | The New Yorker Presents TV | Detective Lennie Brisco |
| 2009 | Waking Sleeping Beauty MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2005 | Disney Princess Sing Along Songs, Vol. 2 - Enchanted Tea Party MOVIE | Lumiere (voice) |
| 2005 | Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of The Tony Awards MOVIE | Chuck Baxter (segment "Promises, Promises") (archive footage) |
| 2005 | Law & Order: Trial by Jury TV | Lennie Briscoe |
| 2004 | Broadway's Lost Treasures II MOVIE | Host (segment "Revivals and Record Breakers") / Billy Flynn (segment "Chicago") |
| 2003 | Mickey's PhilharMagic MOVIE | Lumiere |
| 2003 | Law & Order: Corruption Empire MOVIE | Self |