Most Recent Role: Sgt. John Munch on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Alias Name(s): The Belz
Gender: Male
Birthplace: Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA
Birthday: 8-4-1944
Birth Name: Richard Belzer
Alias Name(s): The Belz
Gender: Male
Birthplace: Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA
Birthday: 8-4-1944
Birth Name: Richard Belzer
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Grew up in Connecticut, briefly attended college and after a stint in the Army moved to NYC to begin a career in comedy. His successful stand-up comedy carreer led to more and more acting roles. Began playing Det. John Munch in 1993 on Homicide: Life in the Streets , when Homicide was cancelled he began playing the same character on Law & Order: SVU . Although best known for that role he...
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Tuesday 13 May 2008 on NBC
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Richard auditioned for the role of Groucho Marx in the Tommy Tune production "A Day in Hollywood, a Night in the Ukraine." Richard taught himself two songs from the 1930s ("Satin Doll" and "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?"), but did not get the part.
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Richard appeared on the 2 October 1976 episode of "Saturday Night Live" (1975) with Eric Idle as the host and musical guests George Harrison, Joe Cocker, and Stuff.
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Richard appeared on the 25 March 1978 episode of "Saturday Night Live" (1975) with Christopher Lee as the host and musical guest, Meat Loaf.
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Richard is 6' 1"
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Richard currently lives in France and speaks fluent French.
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Richard: Anybody who thinks there's not a vast right-wing conspiracy in this country must also think that Ken Starr should be our next ambassador to Luxembourg.
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Richard: [on his long-running character, Det. John Munch] Munch is the guy who says what a lot of people wouldn't dare say.
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Richard: I've known Chevy Chase for so long, I actually knew him when he was funny!
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Richard Belzer: It's this patronizing thing that people have about if you're against the war everyone's lumped together. You know, the soldiers are not scholars, they're not war experts.
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Richard Belzer: They're 19- and 20-year-old kids who couldn't get a job...the soldiers are not scholars, they're not war experts.
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Other Appearances
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Friday Night Videos
Himself (1990-1993) |
Homicide: Life on the Street
Det. John Munch |
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Det. John Munch |
The Belzer Connection
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The Late Show Starring Joan Rivers
Guest Host (1988) |
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Late Night With David Letterman
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The Flash
Joe Kline |
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3rd Rock from the Sun
Dick'll Take Manhattan (1) Himself |
Arrested Development
S.O.B.s Himself |
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Arrested Development
Exit Strategy Detective Munch |
Bandit
Bandit: Bandit Bandit Big Bob |
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Celebrity Blackjack
Richard Belzer v. Chynna Phillips v. Marissa Jaret Winokur v. Andy Dick v. Mark Steines Tournament Player |
Celebrity Poker Showdown
Tournament 7 Game 4 Himself |
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Late Night With David Letterman
Show #1174 Guest (cameo) |
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"Underused"Perfect A great actor, but it seems SVU doesn't know how to use him properly. His character, Sergeant John Munch, has so much potential! Continue » Posted Nov 26, 2007 7:22 am PST |
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"Personal favorite"Perfect Jokester!! Continue » Posted Jan 28, 2007 11:27 am PST |
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"Talented"Perfect He does some awesome stuff. Continue » Posted Dec 27, 2006 8:27 pm PST |
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"Personal favorite"Great Munch Continue » Posted Nov 7, 2006 8:11 am PST |
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"Personal favorite"Superb The character Richard Belzer created in Homicide: Life on The Street (H:LOTS) Detective John Munch is one of the most interesting on primetime TV, maybe that's why he's still playing him after 7 seasons on H:LOTS and seven season on Law & Order: Special Continue » Posted May 14, 2006 1:32 am PST |
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Friday Night Videos
Following "Late Night with David Letterman," NBC presented music videos in "Friday Night Videos," for all the night owls who didn't have MTV. more
Homicide: Life on the Street
This series was the most reality-based police drama that has ever aired on television. It was shot entirely with handheld cameras on location in the Fells Point Community of Baltimore, MD. One of... more
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
This hard-hitting and emotional companion series from NBC’s Law & Order franchise chronicles the life and crimes of the elite Special Victims Unit of the New York Police Department. Law & Order:... more The Belzer Connection
Welcome to The Belzer Connection guide at TV.com more The Late Show Starring Joan Rivers
The very first show from the FOX Broadcasting Network. more
Following "Late Night with David Letterman," NBC presented music videos in "Friday Night Videos," for all the night owls who didn't have MTV. more
Homicide: Life on the StreetThis series was the most reality-based police drama that has ever aired on television. It was shot entirely with handheld cameras on location in the Fells Point Community of Baltimore, MD. One of... more
Law & Order: Special Victims UnitThis hard-hitting and emotional companion series from NBC’s Law & Order franchise chronicles the life and crimes of the elite Special Victims Unit of the New York Police Department. Law & Order:... more The Belzer Connection
Welcome to The Belzer Connection guide at TV.com more The Late Show Starring Joan Rivers
The very first show from the FOX Broadcasting Network. more
