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Richard Belzer

Richard Belzer

Actor · 1944–2023 · Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA

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Biography

Richard Jay 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.

Acted in 62

2010s

  1. 2013

    Santorini Blue

    Richard

  2. 2012

    Bright Day

    Richard Belzer

  3. 2010

    Polish Bar

    Hershel

1990s

  1. 1999

    Man on the Moon

    Richard Belzer

    68

  2. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

    John Munch · 325 episodes

    81

  3. Jump

    Jerry

  4. 1998

    Species II

    U. S. President

    34
  5. 1997

    South Park

    Loogie (voice) · 1 episode

    86
  6. 1996

    Get on the Bus

    Rick

  7. A Very Brady Sequel

    LAPD Detective

  8. E! True Hollywood Story

    TV

  9. Girl 6

    Caller #4 - Beach

    48

  10. 3rd Rock from the Sun

    Richard Belzer · 1 episode

    77

  11. Deadly Pursuits

    Mariano

  12. 1995

    The Invaders

    Randy Stein · 2 episodes

  13. Prince for a Day

    Bernie Silver

  14. Not of This Earth

    Jeremy Pallin

  15. 1994

    The Puppet Masters

    Neil Jarvis

  16. North

    Barker

    37

  17. Hart to Hart: Crimes of the Hart

    Frank Giordano

  18. Bandit: Bandit, Bandit

    Big Bob Bentley

  19. 1993

    Dangerous Game

    Cameo

    50

  20. Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

    Inspector Henderson · 4 episodes

    68

  21. The X-Files

    John Munch · 1 episode

    85

  22. Mad Dog and Glory

    M.C. / Comic

    68

  23. Homicide: Life on the Street

    John Munch · 122 episodes

    85
  24. 1992

    The Flash III: Deadly Nightshade

    Joe Kline

  25. Mad About You

    Detective Sharp · 1 episode

    68

  26. The Larry Sanders Show

    Richard Belzer · 1 episode

    83

  27. Human Target

    TV

  28. The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

    TV · 21 Seasons · Talk · Comedy

    53

  29. Missing Pieces

    Baldesari

  30. 1991

    Off and Running

    Milt Zoloth

  31. Good Sports

    Richard Belzer · 2 episodes

  32. 1990

    The Bonfire of the Vanities

    Television Producer

    41

  33. The Flash

    Joe Kline

  34. The Flash

    Joe Kline · 10 episodes

    72

  35. Law & Order

    John Munch · 4 episodes

    77

1980s

  1. 1989

    The Big Picture

    Video Show Host

  2. Fletch Lives

    Phil

    52
  3. 1988

    Monsters

    Buzz Hunkle · 1 episode

    72

  4. Freeway

    Dr. David Lazarus

  5. The Wrong Guys

    Belz

    53
  6. 1986

    America

    Gypsy Beam

  7. Charlie Barnett's Terms of Enrollment

    Man Reading Paper

  8. 1985

    Moonlighting

    Leonard · 1 episode

    76
  9. 1984

    Miami Vice

    Captain Hook · 1 episode

    75
  10. 1983

    Scarface

    M.C. at Babylon Club

    78

  11. Flicks

    Stoner

  12. 1982

    Café Flesh

    Audience Member (uncredited)

  13. Night Shift

    Pig

    70

  14. Author! Author!

    Seth Shapiro

    55
  15. 1981

    Likely Stories Vol. 1

    Movie

  16. 1980

    Fame

    M.C. at Catch a Rising Star club

    67

1970s

  1. 1974

    The Groove Tube

    Rodriguez / Leo Batfish / The President / The Hooker

Wrote 2

1990s

  1. 1997

    When Cars Attack

    Writer

1980s

  1. 1983

    Belzer Behind Bars

    Writer

Produced 1

Appearances41

2010s

  1. 2018

    Alive in France

    Self

  2. 2017

    Gilbert

    Self

    78

  3. Where Have You Gone, Lou DiMaggio?

    Self

  4. 2016

    The Comedian

    Himself

    47

  5. The Best Democracy Money Can Buy

    Self

  6. 2015

    Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead

    Self - Actor / Producer

    75
  7. 2014

    Eat Drink Laugh: The Story of The Comic Strip

    Self

  8. 2013

    The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall

    Self

    69
  9. 2012

    Cooking with Christopher Walken

    Himself

  10. Inside Comedy

    Self · 1 episode

  11. 2011

    Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis

    Self

  12. The 'Scarface' Phenomenon

    Self

  13. 2010

    The Green Room with Paul Provenza

    Self · 1 episode

2000s

  1. 2009

    Surviving the Holidays with Lewis Black

    Self

  2. My Dog: An Unconditional Love Story

    Self

  3. 2008

    The Masterpiece That Almost Wasn't

    Self

  4. 2003

    Last Comic Standing

    Self - Talent Scout · 4 episodes

    66

  5. The Very Best of America's Funniest Comedians

    Self (archive footage)

  6. Real Time with Bill Maher

    Self · 8 episodes

    69
  7. 2002

    The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Chevy Chase

    Self - Roaster

  8. 2001

    Laughing Out Loud: America's Funniest Comedians

    Self (archive footage)

1990s

  1. 1999

    Yesterday's Tomorrows

    Self

  2. 1998

    Totally Bill Hicks

    Self

    83

  3. Hollywood Squares

    Self - Panelist · 8 episodes

  4. Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

    Self

  5. 1997

    When Cars Attack

    Himself - Host

  6. The View

    Self · 2 episodes

    29
  7. 1996

    The Daily Show

    Self · 1 episode

    78
  8. 1993

    Late Night with Conan O'Brien

    Self - Guest · 1 episode

    79
  9. 1992

    The Please Watch the Jon Lovitz Special, Live!

    Self

  10. 1990

    The Howard Stern Show

    Self · 1 episode

1980s

  1. 1988

    Negligee and Underpants Party

    Self

  2. 1987

    Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville

    Self

  3. Playboy Video Magazine, Volume 12

    Self

  4. 1986

    The Young Comedians All-Star Reunion

    Self

  5. The Tommy Chong Roast

    Himself

  6. 1983

    Belzer Behind Bars

    Self

  7. 1982

    Catch A Rising Star: 10th Anniversary Special

    Self