Most Recent Role: D.A. Investigator Lennie Briscoe (Episodes 1-2) on Law & Order: Trial by Jury
Gender: Male
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Birthday: 10-20-1935
Birth Name: Jerome Bernard Orbach
Date of Death: 12-28-2004
Cause of Death: Prostate Cancer
Gender: Male
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Birthday: 10-20-1935
Birth Name: Jerome Bernard Orbach
Date of Death: 12-28-2004
Cause of Death: Prostate Cancer
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On Broadway, Orbach starred in hit musicals including "Carnival," "Promises, Promises" (for which he won a Tony Award), "Chicago" and "42nd Street."
Earlier, he was in the original cast of the off-off-Broadway hit "The Fantasticks," playing the narrator. The show went on to run for more than 40 years.
Lights on Broadway marquees were expected to be dimmed for one minute at curtain...
Most Recent Appearance
Forty-One Shots
Friday 4 March 2005 on NBC
When a police officer is executed by a career criminal A.D.A.'s Kibre and Gaffney must disregard the fact that the accused was shot 41 times by police. It also turns out that a cunning defense attorney has added charges of police corruption to the mix.
Emmy Award nominations
In 1990, Jerry was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his appearance on The Golden Girls.
He received another Emmy nomination in 1992 in the category of Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Special for the role of Jack in Neil Simon's "Broadway Bound."
In 2000, he was nominated a third time, in the category of Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his performance as Det. Lennie Briscoe on Law and Order. (edit) Jerry and the cast of Law & Order were nominated for 7 Screen Actors Guild Awards from 1997 to 2002 and in 2004, for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.
Jerry won the 2005 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series (11th Annual SAG Awards). (edit) On September 17, 2007, after Elaine Orbach's long battle with two community boards, the SW corner of 53rd Street and Eighth Avenue was named Jerry Orbach Way. (edit) Jerry Orbach was an organ donor. After he passed away, his corneas were donated to two people in New York, helping them to avoid blindness. (edit) While starring on Law and Order, Jerry appeared in two public service announcements for NBC's The More You Know campaign. His topics were domestic abuse and school support. (edit)
In 1990, Jerry was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his appearance on The Golden Girls.
He received another Emmy nomination in 1992 in the category of Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Special for the role of Jack in Neil Simon's "Broadway Bound."
In 2000, he was nominated a third time, in the category of Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his performance as Det. Lennie Briscoe on Law and Order. (edit) Jerry and the cast of Law & Order were nominated for 7 Screen Actors Guild Awards from 1997 to 2002 and in 2004, for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.
Jerry won the 2005 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series (11th Annual SAG Awards). (edit) On September 17, 2007, after Elaine Orbach's long battle with two community boards, the SW corner of 53rd Street and Eighth Avenue was named Jerry Orbach Way. (edit) Jerry Orbach was an organ donor. After he passed away, his corneas were donated to two people in New York, helping them to avoid blindness. (edit) While starring on Law and Order, Jerry appeared in two public service announcements for NBC's The More You Know campaign. His topics were domestic abuse and school support. (edit)
(discussing his Broadway debut in Carnival!)
Jerry Orbach: It was slightly unrewarding. I did all the puppet voices and handled all the puppets —- and the puppets were reviewed as a separate entity, as though it was Jim Henson and the Muppets. It was really me, but nobody knew it. They said, "Oh, he's good, but the puppets are terrific!" I'd say, "Wait a minute, I am the puppets." That's the way it goes sometimes when you're the "stealth bomber." (laughs) (edit) Jerry Orbach: Carnival! was a wonderful experience and a show that touched people in a very special way -- especially young girls. Every now and then, somebody comes up to me and says it changed their whole life, and made them fall in love with the theatre. (edit) (discussing his character Lennie Briscoe)
Jerry Orbach: [I don't know] where I stop and Lennie starts, really. ... I know he's tougher than me and he carries a gun. And I'm not an alcoholic.
I know I wouldn't want to be him. I guess that's where I stop and he starts. (edit) (Jerry was at lunch with S. Epatha Merkerson and Benjamin Bratt. Jerry began talking to fans that approached the table. Ms. Merkerson whispered that Jerry's food was getting cold.)
Jerry Orbach: Kid, these are the people that keep us going! (edit)
Jerry Orbach: It was slightly unrewarding. I did all the puppet voices and handled all the puppets —- and the puppets were reviewed as a separate entity, as though it was Jim Henson and the Muppets. It was really me, but nobody knew it. They said, "Oh, he's good, but the puppets are terrific!" I'd say, "Wait a minute, I am the puppets." That's the way it goes sometimes when you're the "stealth bomber." (laughs) (edit) Jerry Orbach: Carnival! was a wonderful experience and a show that touched people in a very special way -- especially young girls. Every now and then, somebody comes up to me and says it changed their whole life, and made them fall in love with the theatre. (edit) (discussing his character Lennie Briscoe)
Jerry Orbach: [I don't know] where I stop and Lennie starts, really. ... I know he's tougher than me and he carries a gun. And I'm not an alcoholic.
I know I wouldn't want to be him. I guess that's where I stop and he starts. (edit) (Jerry was at lunch with S. Epatha Merkerson and Benjamin Bratt. Jerry began talking to fans that approached the table. Ms. Merkerson whispered that Jerry's food was getting cold.)
Jerry Orbach: Kid, these are the people that keep us going! (edit)
Other Appearances
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Disney's House of Mouse
Lumiere |
E! True Hollywood Story
Himself |
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Encounters with the Unexplained
Himself/Host |
Law & Order
Det. Lennie Briscoe |
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Law & Order: Trial by Jury
D.A. Investigator Lennie Briscoe (Episodes 1-2) |
The Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers
additional voices |
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Disney's House of Mouse
Lumiere |
Murder, She Wrote
Harry McGraw |
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Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
Space Rockers Lars Mangros |
Diana
Never,Never,Never Again.....Maybe Donald Kirby |
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Disney's House of Mouse
Ask Von Drake Lumiere |
Disney's House of Mouse
Humphrey in the House Lumiere |
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E! True Hollywood Story
Herve Villechaize himself |
E! True Hollywood Story
Bob Fosse himself |
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Aladdin
Aladdin and the King of Thieves voice of Sa'luk |
What's Crappening!!
'' Costumer |
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"Personal favorite"Superb I love this guy! Continue » Posted Oct 4, 2007 9:35 pm PST |
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"One of the all-time greats"Perfect Jerry Orbach made the wise-cracking cop look cool. He is sorely missed. Continue » Posted Sep 23, 2007 10:12 pm PST |
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"One of the all-time greats"Perfect Miss him still very much! Continue » Posted Aug 3, 2007 1:53 pm PST |
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"Personal favorite"Perfect One of the all time greats and a personal favorite for his role as Detective Lennie Briscoe on "Law and Order". Continue » Posted Jul 4, 2007 5:11 pm PST |
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"One of the all-time greats"Perfect How appropriate that Jerry Orbach gave voice to the candelabra Lumiere, for he shone so brightly. I didn't just love him as the street-wise, but weary detective Lennie Briscoe, I loved bumbling P.I. Harry McGraw, envied Baby that he was her Daddy, and I a Continue » Posted May 14, 2006 2:37 am PST |
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E! True Hollywood Story
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Law & Order: Trial by Jury
Law & Order: Trial by Jury , the latest series from Dick Wolf, architect of the most successful brand in primetime television with NBC’s Law & Order , takes viewers where they have never been... more
The Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers
In 2086, two peaceful aliens journey to Earth seeking help. In return for Earth's assistance, the aliens share the plans for the planet's first hyperdrive, allowing mankind to open the doors to... more
House Of Mouse is the former but even better Mickey Mouse Works. "House of Mouse" is a nightclub-type theater, where Mickey himself emcees nightly. Stars of every Disney film ever made are seated... more
E! True Hollywood StoryWant the inside scoop on Tinseltown's steamiest secrets? Watch E!'s Emmy-nominated documentary series for the real Story on the shows, the stars and the secrets of the Hollywood elite. more Encounters with the Unexplained
Encounters with the Unexplained is a fascinating show, produced by the Total Living Network and Grizzly Adams Productions. Hosted by Jerry Orbach, the show brings together world-renowned... more
Law & OrderLaw & Order , the longest running crime series and the second longest-running drama series in the history of American broadcast television, started its 18th season on NBC in the winter of 2008.... more
Law & Order: Trial by JuryLaw & Order: Trial by Jury , the latest series from Dick Wolf, architect of the most successful brand in primetime television with NBC’s Law & Order , takes viewers where they have never been... more
The Adventures of the Galaxy RangersIn 2086, two peaceful aliens journey to Earth seeking help. In return for Earth's assistance, the aliens share the plans for the planet's first hyperdrive, allowing mankind to open the doors to... more
