Richard Jay Belzer (August 4, 1944 - February 19, 2023) was an American stand-up comedian, author,  and actor. He is perhaps best known for his role as John Munch, which he has portrayed as a regular cast member on the NBC's police drama series Homicide: Life on the Street and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

Richard Belzer

Acting Born August 4, 1944 – Died February 19, 2023 Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA

Richard Jay Belzer (August 4, 1944 - February 19, 2023) was an American stand-up comedian, author,  and actor. He is perhaps best known for his role as John Munch, which he has portrayed as a regular cast member on the NBC's police drama series Homicide: Life on the Street and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

Known For

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

John Munch

The Daily Show

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Law & Order

John Munch

The Mike Douglas Show

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Saturday Night Live

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Saturday Night Live

Chevy Chase

Saturday Night Live

Juror (uncredited)

Saturday Night Live

Museum Visitor (uncredited)

Hollywood Squares

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The View

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Real Time with Bill Maher

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