Birthday: August 4, 1944 (Leo)
Born In: Bridgeport, Connecticut
Richard Jay Belzer was an American stand-up comedian, actor and author. He was best known for his role of Detective John Munch, the character he portrayed in the NBC series ‘Homicide: Life on the Street’, which ran for seven seasons and was succeeded by ‘Homicide: The Movie’. His character was also incorporated into the crime series ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’ that ran for 15 more seasons. His witty nature proved as an asset and landed him in Channel One’s sketch-comedy group and also led to his on-screen debut in the film ‘The Groove Tube’. A regular at New York City comedy clubs, he eventually became a regular emcee at Catch a Rising Star. He then landed a role in the off-Broadway production of the National Lampoon stage show. During this period, he also appeared in several TV series and films. He appeared in the HBO comedy special ‘Richard Belzer: Another Lone Nut’ and in the horror film ‘Species II’. He was featured as himself in the biopic ‘Man on the Moon.’ He wrote novels like ‘I Am Not a Cop’ and ‘I Am Not a Psychic,’ and books based on conspiracy theories like ‘Hit List: An In-Depth Investigation into the Mysterious Deaths of Witnesses to the JFK Assassination’ and ‘Dead Wrong'.
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Also Known As: Richard Jay Belzer
Died At Age: 78
Spouse/Ex-: Harlee McBride (m. 1985), Dalia Danoch (m. 1976–1978), Gail Susan Ross (m. 1966–1972)
father: Charles Belzer
mother: Frances Belzer
siblings: Leonard Belzer
Born Country: United States
Height: 6'1" (185 cm), 6'1" Males
Died on: February 19, 2023
place of death: Beaulieu-sur-Mer, France
U.S. State: Connecticut
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Richard Belzer was married thrice. He first married Gail Susan Ross in 1966 and divorced her in 1972. He then married Dalia Danoch in 1976; this marriage ended in 1978. In 1985, he married actress Harlee McBride, a divorcee with two daughters.
He was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 1983, which he survived.
His elder brother, Leonard Belzer, committed suicide on July 30, 2014, by jumping from the 11th floor of his New York City apartment. He was 73.
Richard Belzer died on February 19, 2023, at his home in Bozouls in southern France. He was suffering from respiratory and circulatory issues.
Richard Belzer was a dog lover and owns several rescue dogs. He was associated with New York City's North Shore Animal League and Animal Fair Media. He has written several articles on cruelty to animals. He was also involved in campaigns to end gun violence in the United States.
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