Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Actor, comedian and author Richard Belzer, who was known for portraying a cynical detective on the long-running "Law & Order: ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Belzer died peacefully Sunday at his home with his family in Beaulieu-sur-Mer, in southern France, his longtime friend Bill Scheft ...

Belzer first portrayed Munch, a cynical but kindhearted detective with a penchant for believing in conspiracy theories, in the 1993 premiere episode of David Simon’s “Homicide: Life on the Street.” ...

Sad news out of the TV world today as it has been revealed that iconic actor and comedian Richard Belzer has died. He was 78. Belzer passed away Sunday at his home in southwest France, his longtime ...

Richard Belzer was a famous stand-up comedian who made his film debut in 1974’s The Groove Tube The actor played Det. John Munch on ‘Homicide’ and ‘Law & Order: SVU’ He died at the age of 78 in his ...

(JTA) — Richard Belzer wasn’t just a hard-boiled Jew who rose from a troubled childhood to the top of his field — he played one on TV. Belzer, who died Sunday at 78, was a familiar face because of his ...

Richard Belzer as John Munch on NBC's 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.' Many actors dislike the idea of becoming known for one role that ends up dominating their career, but Richard Belzer ...

Richard Jay Belzer, born on August 4, 1944, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, was an American actor, comedian, and author, best known for his iconic portrayal of Detective John Munch. His character became a ...

The sharp-witted standup comic, who died Feb. 19, got his start in comedy clubs in the 1970s, but was perhaps best known for playing Det. Munch on Law & Order: SVU. Originally broadcast in 1987. This ...

“Goodbye my dear, dear friend,” series star and executive producer Mariska Hargitay said. “I will miss you, your unique light and your singular take on this strange world. I feel blessed to have known ...

Richard Belzer, the Connecticut-born comedian who starred as Detective John Munch on the police-drama series "Homicide" and "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" for more than two decades, died Sunday ...