Richard Belzer was an American actor, stand-up comedian, and author.
He was born on August 4, 1944, in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Belzer began his career in entertainment as a stand-up comedian in the 1970s and became known for his deadpan delivery and sardonic humor.
Belzer is perhaps best known for his role as Detective John Munch, which he portrayed on various television series, including “Homicide: Life on the Street,” “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” and “The X-Files.”
Belzer died on February 19, 2023, at the age of 78, at his home in Beaulieu-sur-Mer, of complications from unspecified circulatory and respiratory conditions.
Who is Leonard Belzer?
Leonard Belzer was the only brother of American actor, stand-up comedian, and author Richard Belzer.
Belzer’s older brother, Leonard Belzer, died by suicide at age 73 on July 30, 2014, by jumping from the roof of the New York City luxury apartment building in which he had resided. Belzer’s father had also died by suicide, in 1968.
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