The New Yorker Presents
as Detective Lennie Brisco
Jerry Orbach
Acting
Born 1935-10-20
New York City, New York, USA
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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 mu...
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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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Main acting credits and shows.
Law & Order: Trial by Jury
as Lennie Briscoe
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
as Lennie Briscoe
Disney's House of Mouse
as Lumiere (voice)
Where Are They Now?
as Self
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as Self - Guest
Homicide: Life on the Street
as Lennie Briscoe
Law & Order
as Lennie Briscoe
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