Richard Belzer
American actor and comedian
Richard Jay Belzer (born August 4, 1944)[1] is an American stand-up comedian, conspiracy author,[2] and actor. He is best known for his role as John Munch,[3] whom he has portrayed as a regular cast member on the NBC police drama series Homicide: Life on the Street[4] and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
| Richard Belzer | |
|---|---|
 Belzer at the White House Correspondents Dinner in 2009 | |
| Birth name | Richard Jay Belzer |
| Born | August 4, 1944 Bridgeport, Connecticut |
| Medium | Stand-up Film Television Books Radio |
| Nationality | American |
| Years active | 1972–present |
| Genres | Political satire Observational comedy Deadpan |
| Subject(s) | American culture American politics Current events Mass media |
| Spouse | Gail Susan Ross (m. 1966; div. 1972) Dalia Danoch (m. 1976; div. 1978) Harlee McBride (m. 1985) |
| Notable works and roles | John Munch on Homicide: Life on the Street and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit |
Belzer believes there was a conspiracy to assassinate President John F. Kennedy[5] and has written four books discussing conspiracy theories.
Belzer is a cousin of actor Henry Winkler.[6]
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ "Richard Belzer Biography (1944–)". FilmReference.com. Retrieved October 7, 2012.
- ↑ "Richard Belzer's Books". www.simonandschuster.com.
- ↑ Belzer, Richard (2013-10-16). "Munch Madness". The Huffington Post.
- ↑ Locker, Melissa (October 16, 2013). "Farewell, Detective Munch: Richard Belzer's Cop Character Leaves SVU". Time.
- ↑ Birnbaum, Robert (November 18, 2013). "JFK Is Still Dead: Another Historiographical Moment". Virginia Quarterly Review. Charlottesville, Virginia. Retrieved December 22, 2014.
- ↑ "Henry Winkler Pictures, Richard Belzer Photos - Photo Gallery: Surprising Celebrity Family Ties". TV Guide. Retrieved October 31, 2014.
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