Richard Belzer
| Richard Belzer | |
|---|---|
 Belzer at the White House Correspondents Dinner in 2009 | |
| Birth name | Richard Jay Belzer |
| Born | August 4, 1944 Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | February 19, 2023 (aged 78) Beaulieu-sur-Mer, France |
| Medium | Stand-up Movies Television Books Radio |
| Nationality | American |
| Years active | 1972–2016 |
| Genres | Political satire Observational comedy Deadpan |
| Subject(s) | American culture American politics Current events Mass media |
| Spouse |
Gail Susan Ross
(m. 1966; div. 1972)Dalia Danoch
(m. 1976; div. 1978) |
| Notable works and roles | John Munch on Homicide: Life on the Street and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit |
Richard Jay Belzer (August 4, 1944 – February 19 2023)[1][2] was an American stand-up comedian and actor. He was also a conspiracy author.[3] He is best known for his role as John Munch,[4] on the NBC police drama series Homicide: Life on the Street and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.[5]
Belzer believed there was a conspiracy to assassinate President John F. Kennedy.[6] He wrote four books discussing conspiracy theories.
Belzer was a cousin of actor Henry Winkler.[7]
Belzer died at his home in Beaulieu-sur-Mer, France on February 19, 2023, at age 78.[8] The cause of death was cardiopulmonary arrest caused by heart and respiratory failure.[8]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Berman, Marc. "Richard Belzer Dead: The Actor And Comedian Was 78". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-02-19.
- ↑ "Richard Belzer Biography (1944–)". FilmReference.com. Retrieved October 7, 2012.
- ↑ "Richard Belzer's Books". www.simonandschuster.com.
- ↑ Belzer, Richard (2013-10-16). "Munch Madness". The Huffington Post.
- ↑ Locker, Melissa (October 16, 2013). "Farewell, Detective Munch: Richard Belzer's Cop Character Leaves SVU". Time.
- ↑ Birnbaum, Robert (November 18, 2013). "JFK Is Still Dead: Another Historiographical Moment". Virginia Quarterly Review. Charlottesville, Virginia. Archived from the original on February 20, 2023. Retrieved December 22, 2014.
- ↑ "Henry Winkler Pictures, Richard Belzer Photos - Photo Gallery: Surprising Celebrity Family Ties". TV Guide. Retrieved October 31, 2014.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Coyle, Jake (February 19, 2023). "Richard Belzer, stand-up comic and TV detective, dies at 78". Associated Press. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
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