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Richard Belzer, “Law & Order: SVU” star and acclaimed comedian, has died. According to multiple reports, Belzer died early Sunday at his home in Bozouls in southwest France. He was 78. A cause of death for the actor is not yet known.
Belzer stared as the beloved Detective John Munch on 1993’s “Homicide: Life on the Streets” before taking the role to where it perhaps became most notable, “Law & Order: SVU”. Belzer starred as Munch on the long-running show until 2013. In addition to “SVU”, Belzer appeared on the original “Law & Order” as well as “Trial by Jury”, playing the role for 23 years in total, across 12 different TV series including “The X-Files”, “The Beat”, “The Wire”, “Arrested Development”, “30 Rock” and “The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”. His last appearance as John Munch was in a guest spot on “Law & Order: SVU” in 2016.
While Belzer got his start as a comedian — appearing as a warm-up act during the initial run of “Saturday Night Live” from 1975 to 1980, as well being a feature player on the “National Lampoon Radio Hour” — he had a handful of smaller roles in films like “Fame” (1980), “Author! Author! “(1982) and “Scarface” (1983). He also guest starred on several TV shows, including “Moonlighting”, “Miami Vice” and “Tattingers”. Additionally, Belzer had a recurring role in the original “The Flash” in 1991 and in “Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman”.
A published author, Belzer ultimately retired from acting in 2016.
Following news of his death, Belzer was remembered by his colleagues in the comedy worked, including Marc Maron and “Saturday Night Live” OG, Laraine Newman.
“I’m so sad to hear of Richard Belzer’s passing. I loved this guy so much. He was one of my first friends when I got to New York to
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Actor and comedian Richard Belzer was remembered on Saturday Night Live with a special title card following his death on February 19.
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Richard Belzer was remembered at the conclusion of tonight’s Law and Order: SVU episode, directed by longtime castmate Mariska Hargitay.
Mariska Hargitay is mourning the loss of her longtime friend and former co-star Richard Belzer. During a recent appearance on "The Today Show," the "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" star spoke about her relationship with Belzer and what she'll miss most about him. "What a heart and soul," Hargitay explained.
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Mourning a heartbreaking loss. Mariska Hargitay opened up about the death of longtime friend and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit costar Richard Belzer just days after his death.
Mariska Hargitay is remembering her co-star, Richard Belzer.The beloved actor and comedian died Feb. 19 at the age of 78 at his home in southwest France. He was first introduced as Detective John Munch on the 1990s drama, before transitioning to in the same role until his last appearance in 2016.Hargitay appeared on Thursday's to pay tribute to Belzer, remembering him as «a heart and soul.»Mariska Hargitay and Richard Belzer in season 15 of 'Law & Order: SVU.'«He was family and taught me so much about taking risks and creativity and trust.
Mariska Hargitay, who plays Olivia Coleman on Law & Order: SVU, the longest-running character in TV history at 23 years and counting, sat for a wide-ranging chat this morning on Today. (Watch the full interview below.)
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Richard Belzer was met with mourning by his longtime co-stars, who shared memories of working with the man who played Det. John Munch along with other actors and writers who knew him from his days as a mainstay on the New York stand-up comedy circuit. “Richard Belzer was always so kind to me,” tweeted Vincent D’Onofrio, former star of another long-running “Law and Order” spinoff, “Criminal Intent.” “We met at comedy club he was performing in years before ‘L&O.’ I was young with only one film into my career.
Richard Belzer’s “Law & Order: SVU” co-stars are paying tribute to the late actor and comedian following his death Sunday. Belzer, who famously played Detective John Munch on the long-running series, died early Sunday at his home in Bozouls in southwest France. He was 78. A cause of death for the actor is not yet known.
co-stars are paying tribute to the late actor and comedian following his death Sunday. Belzer, who famously played Detective John Munch on the long-running series, died early Sunday at his home in Bozouls in southwest France. He was 78. A cause of death for the actor is not yet known.Former writer Bill Scheft confirmed Belzer's death to .
Richard Belzer, an acclaimed comedian known for his role as Detective John Munch in Law & Order: SVU, has sadly passed away. He was 78 years old.
Richard Belzer, who was known for his role on the hit TV series "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," died at the age of 78, a friend of the actor confirmed to Fox News Digital on Sunday. Belzer received scores of tributes across social media, and many stories about the famed actor surfaced. Fans of Belzer and pro wrestling legend Hulk Hogan recalled the incident that led to a lawsuit.
Richard Belzer died Sunday, February 19, at his home in France. The actor was 78.
Mariska Hargitay is remembering her dear friend and co-star, Richard Belzer.