Jerry Orbach

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.

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Known for

Rating: 7.7 Beauty and the Beast 1991 · Fantasy · Animation Rating: 7.4 Crimes and Misdemeanors 1989 · Drama · Comedy Rating: 7.3 Dirty Dancing 1987 · Drama · Music Rating: 6.2 Aladdin and the King of Thieves 1996 · Adventure · Animation Rating: 6.2 Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas 1997 · Fantasy · Animation Rating: 6.2 Belle's Magical World 1998 · Fantasy · Animation

Works