Jerry Orbach
Jerry Orbach, an American actor and singer, shone across stage and screen, his career a testament to versatility and longevity. He captivated audiences as Detective Lennie Briscoe in the enduring series Law & Order and lent his voice to the suave Lumière in Disney's animated classic Beauty and the Beast. Orbach's theatrical prowess was equally formidable, originating the role of El Gallo in the groundbreaking musical The Fantasticks and winning a Tony Award for his portrayal of Chuck Baxter in Promises, Promises. His performances in 42nd Street and Chicago further solidified his legacy as a musical theatre icon.
Known For
The roles that explain the career.
Filmography
46 credits across 1 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of The Tony Awards | Chuck Baxter (segment "Promises, Promises") (archive footage) | Film |
| 2004 | Broadway's Lost Treasures II | Host (segment "Revivals and Record Breakers") / Billy Flynn (segment "Chicago") | Film |
| 2003 | Try to Remember: The Fantasticks | Self | Film |
| 2002 | Manna from Heaven | Waltz Contest Announcer | Film |
| 2000 | Chinese Coffee | Jake Manheim | Film |
| 2000 | Prince of Central Park | Businessman | Film |
| 2000 | The Acting Class | Self | Film |
| 1999 | Serial Killers: Profiling the Criminal Mind | Narrator | Film |
| 1999 | Belle's Tales of Friendship | Lumiere (voice) | Film |
| 1998 | Exiled | Detective Lenny Briscoe | Film |
| 1998 | Belle's Magical World | Lumiere (voice) | Film |
| 1997 | Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas | Lumiere (voice) | Film |
| 1996 | Aladdin and the King of Thieves | Sa'Luk (voice) | Film |
| 1992 | Mr. Saturday Night | Phil Gussman | Film |
| 1992 | Straight Talk | Milo Jacoby | Film |
| 1992 | Quiet Killer | Dr. Vincent Califano | Film |
| 1992 | Universal Soldier | Dr. Christopher Gregor | Film |
| 1992 | Broadway Bound | Jack Jerome | Film |
| 1991 | Out for Justice | Ronny Donziger | Film |
| 1991 | Beauty and the Beast | Lumiere (voice) | Film |
| 1991 | A Gnome Named Gnorm | Stan Walton | Film |
| 1991 | Delusion | Larry | Film |
| 1991 | Delirious | Lou Sherwood | Film |
| 1991 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Ruthless Reporter | Vic St. John | Film |
| 1991 | Dead Women in Lingerie | Mr. Bartoli | Film |
| 1990 | In Defense of a Married Man | Alan Michelson | Film |
| 1989 | Crimes and Misdemeanors | Jack Rosenthal | Film |
| 1989 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Musical Murder | Blaine Counter | Film |
| 1989 | Last Exit to Brooklyn | Boyce | Film |
| 1987 | Someone to Watch Over Me | Lt. Garber | Film |
| 1987 | The Law & Harry McGraw | Harry McGraw | TV |
| 1987 | Dirty Dancing | Dr. Jake Houseman | Film |
| 1987 | Love Among Thieves | Spicer | Film |
| 1986 | The Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers | Zachary Foxx (voice) | TV |
| 1986 | F/X | Nicholas DeFranco | Film |
| 1985 | Brewster's Millions | Charley Pegler | Film |
| 1983 | The Magic of Herself the Elf | King Thorn (voice) | Film |
| 1981 | Prince of the City | Gus Levy | Film |
| 1977 | The Sentinel | Michael Dayton | Film |
| 1975 | Fore Play | Jerry Lorsey | Film |
| 1972 | A Fan's Notes | Fred Exley | Film |
| 1971 | The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight | Kid Sally | Film |
| 1965 | John Goldfarb, Please Come Home! | Pinkerton | Film |
| 1961 | Mad Dog Coll | Joe Clegg | Film |
| 1958 | Cop Hater | Mumzer | Film |
| 1955 | Marty | Ballroom Patron (uncredited) | Film |
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