Jerry Orbach
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.
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Who was Jerry Orbach?+
Jerry Orbach was a quintessential New York actor and singer who began his career as a leading man on Broadway before transitioning into a celebrated screen career.
What is Jerry Orbach known for?+
He is primarily recognized for his long-running role as Detective Lennie Briscoe on Law & Order, voicing Lumière in Disney's Beauty and the Beast, and his Tony Award-winning stage performances.
What kind of work did Jerry Orbach do?+
Orbach’s career balanced high-profile musical theatre, including roles in The Fantasticks and Chicago, with varied character work in acclaimed films and police procedurals.
