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Richard Belzer

Bio: Richard 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
Born: Fri, Aug 04 1944
Birthplace: Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA

Death: Sun, Feb 19 2023
Richard Belzer is 78 years old
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Poster of Alive in France
Alive in France
Richard Belzer was
74 in Alive in France
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Aug 15 2018
Poster of Gilbert
Gilbert
Richard Belzer was
72 in Gilbert
as 'Self'.
Thu, Apr 20 2017
Poster of Where Have You Gone, Lou DiMaggio?
Where Have You Gone, Lou DiMaggio?
Richard Belzer was
72 in Where Have You Gone, Lou DiMaggio?
as 'Self'.
Fri, Feb 03 2017
Poster of The Comedian
The Comedian
Richard Belzer was
72 in The Comedian
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Dec 09 2016
Poster of The Best Democracy Money Can Buy
The Best Democracy Money Can Buy
Richard Belzer was
72 in The Best Democracy Money Can Buy
as 'Self'.
Fri, Sep 23 2016
Poster of Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead: The Story of the National Lampoon
Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead: The Story of the National Lampoon
Richard Belzer was
70 in Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead: The Story of the National Lampoon
as 'Self / Actor / Producer'.
Sun, Jan 25 2015
Poster of Eat Drink Laugh: The Story of The Comic Strip
Eat Drink Laugh: The Story of The Comic Strip
Richard Belzer was
69 in Eat Drink Laugh: The Story of The Comic Strip
as 'Self'.
Mon, Apr 14 2014
Poster of The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall
The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall
Richard Belzer was
69 in The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall
as 'Self'.
Fri, Dec 06 2013
Poster of Santorini Blue
Santorini Blue
Richard Belzer was
68 in Santorini Blue
as 'Richard'.
Wed, May 01 2013
Poster of Bright Day
Bright Day
Richard Belzer was
68 in Bright Day
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 20 2012
Poster of Cooking with Christopher Walken
Cooking with Christopher Walken
Richard Belzer was
68 in Cooking with Christopher Walken
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Oct 19 2012
Poster of Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis
Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis
Richard Belzer was
67 in Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis
as 'Self'.
Sat, Dec 17 2011
Poster of The 'Scarface' Phenomenon
The 'Scarface' Phenomenon
Richard Belzer was
67 in The 'Scarface' Phenomenon
as 'Self'.
Tue, Sep 06 2011
Poster of Polish Bar
Polish Bar
Richard Belzer was
65 in Polish Bar
as 'Hershel'.
Fri, Jan 01 2010
Poster of Surviving the Holidays with Lewis Black
Surviving the Holidays with Lewis Black
Richard Belzer was
65 in Surviving the Holidays with Lewis Black
as 'Self'.
Mon, Nov 23 2009
Poster of My Dog: An Unconditional Love Story
My Dog: An Unconditional Love Story
Richard Belzer was
65 in My Dog: An Unconditional Love Story
as 'Self'.
Sat, Oct 17 2009
Poster of George Carlin : The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize
George Carlin : The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize
Richard Belzer was
64 in George Carlin : The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize
as 'Self'.
Wed, Feb 04 2009
Poster of The Masterpiece That Almost Wasn't
The Masterpiece That Almost Wasn't
Richard Belzer was
63 in The Masterpiece That Almost Wasn't
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jun 03 2008
Poster of The Very Best of America's Funniest Comedians
The Very Best of America's Funniest Comedians
Richard Belzer was
58 in The Very Best of America's Funniest Comedians
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, May 13 2003
Poster of The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Chevy Chase
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Chevy Chase
Richard Belzer was
58 in The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Chevy Chase
as 'Self - Roaster'.
Sun, Dec 01 2002
Poster of Laughing Out Loud: America's Funniest Comedians
Laughing Out Loud: America's Funniest Comedians
Richard Belzer was
56 in Laughing Out Loud: America's Funniest Comedians
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Mar 20 2001
Poster of Homicide: The Movie
Homicide: The Movie
Richard Belzer was
55 in Homicide: The Movie
as 'John Munch'.
Sun, Feb 13 2000
Poster of Man on the Moon
Man on the Moon
Richard Belzer was
55 in Man on the Moon
as 'Richard Belzer'.
Wed, Dec 22 1999
Poster of Yesterday's Tomorrows
Yesterday's Tomorrows
Richard Belzer was
55 in Yesterday's Tomorrows
as 'Self'.
Mon, Aug 09 1999
Poster of Jump
Jump
Richard Belzer was
54 in Jump
as 'Jerry'.
Sat, Apr 17 1999
Poster of Totally Bill Hicks
Totally Bill Hicks
Richard Belzer was
54 in Totally Bill Hicks
as 'Self'.
Mon, Nov 23 1998
Poster of Species II
Species II
Richard Belzer was
53 in Species II
as 'U. S. President'.
Fri, Apr 10 1998
Poster of Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
Richard Belzer was
53 in Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
as 'Self'.
Fri, Feb 20 1998
Poster of The Bar Channel
The Bar Channel
Richard Belzer was
53 in The Bar Channel
as 'Seth'.
Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of When Cars Attack
When Cars Attack
Richard Belzer was
53 in When Cars Attack
as 'Himself - Host'.
Wed, Oct 01 1997
Poster of Get on the Bus
Get on the Bus
Richard Belzer was
52 in Get on the Bus
as 'Rick'.
Wed, Oct 16 1996
Poster of A Very Brady Sequel
A Very Brady Sequel
Richard Belzer was
52 in A Very Brady Sequel
as 'LAPD Detective'.
Fri, Aug 23 1996
Poster of Girl 6
Girl 6
Richard Belzer was
51 in Girl 6
as 'Caller #4 - Beach'.
Fri, Mar 22 1996
Poster of Deadly Pursuits
Deadly Pursuits
Richard Belzer was
51 in Deadly Pursuits
as 'Mariano'.
Mon, Jan 08 1996
Poster of Prince for a Day
Prince for a Day
Richard Belzer was
51 in Prince for a Day
as 'Bernie Silver'.
Fri, Oct 06 1995
Poster of Not of This Earth
Not of This Earth
Richard Belzer was
51 in Not of This Earth
as 'Jeremy Pallin'.
Tue, Sep 05 1995
Poster of The Puppet Masters
The Puppet Masters
Richard Belzer was
50 in The Puppet Masters
as 'Neil Jarvis'.
Fri, Oct 21 1994
Poster of North
North
Richard Belzer was
49 in North
as 'Barker'.
Fri, Jul 22 1994
Poster of Hart to Hart: Crimes of the Hart
Hart to Hart: Crimes of the Hart
Richard Belzer was
49 in Hart to Hart: Crimes of the Hart
as 'Frank Giordano'.
Fri, Mar 25 1994
Poster of Bandit Bandit
Bandit Bandit
Richard Belzer was
49 in Bandit Bandit
as 'Big Bob'.
Sun, Mar 13 1994
Poster of Dangerous Game
Dangerous Game
Richard Belzer was
49 in Dangerous Game
as 'Cameo Appearance, Cameo appearance'.
Wed, Oct 13 1993
Poster of Mad Dog and Glory
Mad Dog and Glory
Richard Belzer was
48 in Mad Dog and Glory
as 'M.C. / Comic'.
Fri, Mar 05 1993
Poster of The Flash III: Deadly Nightshade
The Flash III: Deadly Nightshade
Richard Belzer was
48 in The Flash III: Deadly Nightshade
as 'Joe Kline'.
Thu, Dec 31 1992
Poster of The Please Watch the Jon Lovitz Special, Live!
The Please Watch the Jon Lovitz Special, Live!
Richard Belzer was
47 in The Please Watch the Jon Lovitz Special, Live!
as 'Self'.
Sun, May 17 1992
Poster of Missing Pieces
Missing Pieces
Richard Belzer was
47 in Missing Pieces
as 'Baldesari'.
Sat, Mar 28 1992
Poster of Off and Running
Off and Running
Richard Belzer was
46 in Off and Running
as 'Milt Zoloth'.
Fri, Feb 01 1991
Poster of The Bonfire of the Vanities
The Bonfire of the Vanities
Richard Belzer was
46 in The Bonfire of the Vanities
as 'Television Producer'.
Fri, Dec 21 1990
Poster of The Flash
The Flash
Richard Belzer was
46 in The Flash
as 'Joe Kline'.
Sun, Nov 04 1990
Poster of The Big Picture
The Big Picture
Richard Belzer was
45 in The Big Picture
as 'Video Show Host'.
Fri, Sep 15 1989
Poster of Fletch Lives
Fletch Lives
Richard Belzer was
44 in Fletch Lives
as 'Phil'.
Fri, Mar 17 1989
Poster of Jackie Gleason: The Great One
Jackie Gleason: The Great One
Richard Belzer was
44 in Jackie Gleason: The Great One
as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Sat, Sep 10 1988
Poster of Freeway
Freeway
Richard Belzer was
44 in Freeway
as 'Dr. David Lazarus'.
Fri, Sep 02 1988
Poster of The Wrong Guys
The Wrong Guys
Richard Belzer was
43 in The Wrong Guys
as 'Belz'.
Fri, May 13 1988
Poster of Negligee and Underpants Party
Negligee and Underpants Party
Richard Belzer was
43 in Negligee and Underpants Party
as 'Himself'.
Sun, Feb 28 1988
Poster of Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville
Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville
Richard Belzer was
43 in Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville
as 'Self'.
Mon, Oct 12 1987
Poster of Charlie Barnett's Terms of Enrollment
Charlie Barnett's Terms of Enrollment
Richard Belzer was
42 in Charlie Barnett's Terms of Enrollment
Wed, Dec 31 1986
Poster of The Young Comedians All-Star Reunion
The Young Comedians All-Star Reunion
Richard Belzer was
42 in The Young Comedians All-Star Reunion
Sat, Nov 15 1986
Poster of America
America
Richard Belzer was
42 in America
as 'Gypsy Beam'.
Wed, Oct 01 1986
Poster of The Tommy Chong Roast
The Tommy Chong Roast
Richard Belzer was
41 in The Tommy Chong Roast
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Scarface
Scarface
Richard Belzer was
39 in Scarface
as 'M.C. at Babylon Club'.
Fri, Dec 09 1983
Poster of Flicks
Flicks
Richard Belzer was
39 in Flicks
as 'Stoner'.
Fri, Aug 26 1983
Poster of Belzer Behind Bars
Belzer Behind Bars
Richard Belzer was
38 in Belzer Behind Bars
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jan 01 1983
Poster of Café Flesh
Café Flesh
Richard Belzer was
38 in Café Flesh
as 'Audience Member (uncredited)'.
Sat, Nov 20 1982
Poster of Night Shift
Night Shift
Richard Belzer was
37 in Night Shift
as 'Pig'.
Fri, Jul 30 1982
Poster of Author! Author!
Author! Author!
Richard Belzer was
37 in Author! Author!
as 'Seth Shapiro'.
Fri, Jun 18 1982
Poster of The Facts
The Facts
Richard Belzer was
37 in The Facts
Tue, Jun 01 1982
Poster of Likely Stories Vol. 1
Likely Stories Vol. 1
Richard Belzer was
36 in Likely Stories Vol. 1
Thu, Jan 01 1981
Poster of Fame
Fame
Richard Belzer was
35 in Fame
as 'M.C.'.
Fri, May 16 1980
Poster of The Groove Tube
The Groove Tube
Richard Belzer was
29 in The Groove Tube
as 'Rodriguez / Leo Batfish / The President / The Hooker'.
Sun, Jun 23 1974

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Inside Comedy
Inside Comedy
Richard Belzer was
67+ in Inside Comedy
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 26 2012
Poster of The Green Room with Paul Provenza
The Green Room with Paul Provenza
Richard Belzer was
65+ in The Green Room with Paul Provenza
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 10 2010
Poster of 30 Rock
30 Rock
Richard Belzer was
62+ in 30 Rock
as 'Sergeant John Munch, Richard Belzer'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 2006
Poster of Law & Order: Trial by Jury
Law & Order: Trial by Jury
Richard Belzer was
60+ in Law & Order: Trial by Jury
as 'John Munch'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 03 2005
Poster of Arrested Development
Arrested Development
Richard Belzer was
59+ in Arrested Development
as 'Detective Munch'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 02 2003
Poster of The Belzer Connection
The Belzer Connection
Richard Belzer was
59+ in The Belzer Connection
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 2003
Poster of Real Time with Bill Maher
Real Time with Bill Maher
Richard Belzer was
58+ in Real Time with Bill Maher
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 21 2003
Poster of The Wire
The Wire
Richard Belzer was
57+ in The Wire
as 'John Munch'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 02 2002
Poster of The Beat
The Beat
Richard Belzer was
55+ in The Beat
as 'John Munch'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 21 2000
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Richard Belzer was
55+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as 'John Munch'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of Hollywood Squares
Hollywood Squares
Richard Belzer was
54+ in Hollywood Squares
as 'Self - Panelist'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1998
Poster of South Park
South Park
Richard Belzer was
53+ in South Park
as 'Loogie (voice)'.
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 13 1997
Poster of The View
The View
Richard Belzer was
53+ in The View
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story
Richard Belzer was
52+ in E! True Hollywood Story
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996
Poster of The Daily Show
The Daily Show
Richard Belzer was
51+ in The Daily Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996
Poster of 3rd Rock from the Sun
3rd Rock from the Sun
Richard Belzer was
51+ in 3rd Rock from the Sun
as 'Richard Belzer'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 09 1996
Poster of The Invaders
The Invaders
Richard Belzer was
51+ in The Invaders
as 'Randy Stein'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 12 1995
Poster of Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Richard Belzer was
49+ in Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1993
Poster of Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Richard Belzer was
49+ in Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
as 'Inspector Henderson'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 12 1993
Poster of The X-Files
The X-Files
Richard Belzer was
49+ in The X-Files
as 'John Munch'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 10 1993
Poster of Homicide: Life on the Street
Homicide: Life on the Street
Richard Belzer was
48+ in Homicide: Life on the Street
as 'John Munch'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 31 1993
Poster of Mad About You
Mad About You
Richard Belzer was
48+ in Mad About You
as 'Detective Sharp'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 23 1992
Poster of Human Target
Human Target
Richard Belzer was
47+ in Human Target
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 20 1992
Poster of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Richard Belzer was
47+ in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
First Air Date
Mon, May 25 1992
Poster of Good Sports
Good Sports
Richard Belzer was
46+ in Good Sports
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 10 1991
Poster of The Flash
The Flash
Richard Belzer was
46+ in The Flash
as 'Joe Kline'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1990
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Richard Belzer was
46+ in Law & Order
as 'John Munch'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of The Howard Stern Show
The Howard Stern Show
Richard Belzer was
45+ in The Howard Stern Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jul 14 1990
Poster of Moonlighting
Moonlighting
Richard Belzer was
40+ in Moonlighting
as 'Leonard'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 03 1985
Poster of Miami Vice
Miami Vice
Richard Belzer was
40+ in Miami Vice
as 'Captain Hook'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 16 1984
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Richard Belzer was
31+ in Saturday Night Live
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of Sesame Street
Sesame Street
Richard Belzer was
25+ in Sesame Street
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 10 1969
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Richard Belzer was
18+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Richard Belzer was
17+ in The Mike Douglas Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961