Jerry Orbach
Acting
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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jerry Orbach, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Born: October 20, 1935
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA
Known For
Law & Order: Corruption Empire
A DVD release consisting of the Season 7 episode "Corruption" and the Season 9 episode "Empire", stitched together. In reverse order, with only one set of opening and closing credits (causing Carey Lowell as Jamie Ross and several others to go uncredited).
Serial Killers: Profiling the Criminal Mind
Former FBI agent John Douglas, the inventor of criminal profiling, leads a journey into the minds of the 20th Century's most notorious killers, including Charles Manson, John Wayne Gacy, and Jeffrey Dahmer.
E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story is an American documentary series on E! that deals with famous Hollywood celebrities, movies, TV shows and also well-known public figures. Among the topics covered on the program include salacious re-tellings of Hollywood secrets, show-biz scandals, celebrity murders and mysteries, porn-star biographies, and "where-are-they-now?" investigations of former child stars. It frequently features in-depth interviews, actual courtroom footage, and dramatic reenactments. When aired on the E! network, episodes will be updated to reflect the current life or status of the subject.
Law & Order: Trial by Jury
The inner workings of the judicial system, beginning with the arraignment, and continuing through the prosecutors' complicated process of building a case, investigating leads and preparing witnesses for trial.
Homicide: Life on the Street
An American police procedural chronicling the work of a fictional version of the Baltimore Police Department's Homicide Unit.
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
The annual Tony Award broadcast provides the only filmed record of Broadway's best for audiences to experience as if they were front-row-center on opening night. This second compilation of great musical moments from the Tonys features another dazzling array of stars and performances. Hosts Lauren Bacall, Bebe Neuwirth, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Jerry Orbach introduce these one-of-a-kind performances and share their personal Broadway and Tony memories.
Disney Princess Sing Along Songs, Vol. 2 - Enchanted Tea Party
It's an enchanted royal tea party, and your little princess is the guest of honor! There, she can sing along with all her favorite Disney Princesses as they perform their best-loved songs. Plus, she'll be the belle of the ball as she learns wonderful dance moves and sings karaoke-style too!
Night of 100 Stars II
This special is the second "Night of 100 Stars" to benefit The Actors Fund of America. Edited from a seven-hour live entertainment marathon that was taped February 17, 1985, at New York's Radio City Music Hall, this sequel to the 1982 "Night of 100 Stars" special features 288 celebrities.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
In the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Special Victims Unit. These are their stories.
Beauty and the Beast
Follow the adventures of Belle, a bright young woman who finds herself in the castle of a prince who's been turned into a mysterious beast. With the help of the castle's enchanted staff, Belle soon learns the most important lesson of all -- that true beauty comes from within.
Filmography
as Self / Lumiere (archive footage)
as Detective Lennie Brisco
as Self (archive footage)
as Lumiere (voice)
as Chuck Baxter (segment "Promises, Promises") (archive footage)
as Lennie Briscoe
as Host (segment "Revivals and Record Breakers") / Billy Flynn (segment "Chicago")
as Lumiere
as Host (segment "Broadway Divas") / Julian Marsh (segment "42nd Street")
as Waltz Contest Announcer
as Self - Actor
as Lennie Briscoe
as Lumiere (voice)
as Businessman
as Jake Manheim
as Self
as Detective Lennie Briscoe
as Lumiere (voice)
as Self
as Narrator
as Detective Lenny Briscoe
as Lumiere (voice)
as Lumiere (voice)
as Sa'Luk (voice)
as Mitch (voice)
as Self - Guest
as Jake Rubin (uncredited)
as Lennie Briscoe
as Clifton Byers
as Phil Gussman
as Dr. Christopher Gregor
as Milo Jacoby
as Dr. Vincent Califano
as Jack Jerome
as Lumiere (voice)
as Lou Sherwood
as Larry
as Stan Walton
as Albert Trotta (uncredited)
as Ronny Donziger
as Vic St. John
as Mr. Bartoli
as Constantin Rominoffski
as Alan Michelson
as Frank Lehrman
as Lennie Briscoe
as Tony Salducci
as Jack Rosenthal
as Boyce
as Blaine Counter
as Lt. Garber
as Harry McGraw
as Dr. Jake Houseman
as Leo
as Spicer
as Mort Viner
as Nicholas DeFranco
as Byron Caine
as Glen
as Charley Pegler
as Self
as Harry McGraw
as Roberts
as Sal Scarlatti
as Self
as Cameron
as King Thorn (voice)
as Sam Bianchi
as Roy Hubley / Jesse Kiplinger / Sam Nash
as Self
as Gus Levy
as Herbert Penlittle
as Rogers
as Lars Mangros
as Michael Dayton
as Jerry Lorsey
as Brubaker
as Fred Exley
as Kid Sally
as Self - Guest
as Charles Davenport
as Pinkerton
as Bob (Ed Sullivan Show Producer) (uncredited)
as Self
as Self
as J.P. Loring
as Joe Clegg
as Cristof
as Mumzer
as Self - Host / Presenter
as Self - Nominee / Performer
as Self - Performer
as Barbershop Patron (uncredited)
as Ballroom Patron (uncredited)