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Jerry Orbach - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | October 20, 1935 |
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| Died | December 28, 2004 (age 69) |
| Birthplace | Bronx, New York City, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra - (see also Jerry Orbach's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Pig |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Starring as Detective Lennie Briscoe on 'Law & Order' and originating the role of Billy Flynn in the Broadway musical 'Chicago'. He also voiced Lumière in Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast'. |
Intro
Jerry Orbach was an American actor and singer best known for his long-running role as Detective Lennie Briscoe on the television series 'Law & Order', as well as his work on Broadway and in film.
Early Life & Background
Jerry Orbach was born to Leon Orbach, a restaurant manager and former vaudeville performer, and Emily Orbach, a greeting card manufacturer and radio singer. He was raised in the Bronx and later Waukegan, Illinois. Orbach attended Northwestern University but left to pursue acting in New York City.
Career Highlights
- Originated the role of El Gallo in 'The Fantasticks', the longest-running musical in history.
- Starred as Billy Flynn in the original Broadway production of 'Chicago' (1975).
- Played Detective Lennie Briscoe for 12 years on 'Law & Order' (1992–2004).
- Voiced Lumière in Disney's animated film 'Beauty and the Beast' (1991).
- Tony Award winner for Best Actor in a Musical for 'Promises, Promises' (1969).
Trivia
- Jerry Orbach was posthumously honored as a 'Living Landmark' by the New York Landmarks Conservancy in 2002.
- He made appearances in other notable TV shows like 'Murder, She Wrote', 'The Golden Girls', and 'Frasier'.
- Donated his eyes upon his death, restoring sight to two people.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Jerry Orbach born?
Jerry Orbach was born the 20 October 1935.
Where is Jerry Orbach from?
Bronx, New York City, New York, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About October 20th, 1935, in brief:
- Day of the week: October 20th, 1935 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Top Hat directed by Mark Sandrich
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