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Jerry Orbach was an American actor and singer who was best known for his role as Detective Lennie Briscoe on the long-running television series Law & Order. He was also known for his roles in the musicals Chicago and 42nd Street, and for his voice work in Disney's Beauty and the Beast.
Orbach was born in New York City on October 20, 1935. He attended the High School of Performing Arts and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. He made his Broadway debut in 1962 in the musical Carnival. He went on to appear in a number of Broadway musicals, including Chicago, 42nd Street, and Promises, Promises.
In 1990, Orbach was cast as Detective Lennie Briscoe on the television series Law & Order. He remained with the show until 2004, when he left to pursue other projects. He also appeared in a number of films, including Dirty Dancing, Prince of the City, and The Producers.
In addition to his acting career, Orbach was also a singer. He released two albums, Jerry Orbach: Sings the Select Rodgers & Hammerstein and Jerry Orbach: Sings the Select Lerner & Loewe.
Orbach died on December 28, 2004, at the age of 69. He was posthumously inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 2006.
| Popular As |
Jerome Bernard Orbach |
| Occupation |
actor,soundtrack |
| Age |
69 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
20 October, 1935 |
| Birthday |
20 October |
| Birthplace |
New York City, New York, USA |
| Date of death |
28 December, 2004 |
| Died Place |
Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA |
| Nationality |
United States |
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He is a member of famous Actor with the age 69 years old group.
Jerry Orbach Height, Weight & Measurements
At 69 years old, Jerry Orbach height is 6' 1½" (1.87 m) .
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6' 1½" (1.87 m) |
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Who Is Jerry Orbach's Wife?
His wife is Elaine Angela Cancilla (7 October 1979 - 28 December 2004) ( his death), Martha Mingoya (Marta) Curro (21 June 1958 - 1977) ( divorced) ( 2 children)
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Elaine Angela Cancilla (7 October 1979 - 28 December 2004) ( his death), Martha Mingoya (Marta) Curro (21 June 1958 - 1977) ( divorced) ( 2 children) |
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Jerry Orbach Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Jerry Orbach worth at the age of 69 years old? Jerry Orbach’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated
Jerry Orbach's net worth
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
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Under Review |
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| Source of Income |
Actor |
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Timeline
Has four grandchildren: Sarah Kate Orbach and Peter Orbach are his oldest son Tony's kids; Aaron Orbach (b. 2014) and Emilia Orbach (b. 2019) are the children of youngest son Chris Orbach and daughter-in-law Nicole.
His mother Emily Orbach died on July 28, 2012, at the age of 101.
His widow, Elaine Cancilla Orbach died on April 1, 2009, from pneumonia.
In 2008 his oldest son Tony and grandson Peter appeared on the series "Cash Cab" together.
The Jerry Orbach Theater, which opened in 2006, is on the third floor of the Snapple Theater Center complex, 210 West 50th Street, in New York City.
On Law & Order: Trial by Jury (2005), when he was so ill that he couldn't speak above a whisper, they rewrote the scene so that he and the other characters around him all had reason to whisper (outside of a courtroom door).
Jerry Orbach was born in the Bronx, New York, the only child of Leon Orbach, a former vaudevillian actor, was a German Jewish immigrant, who was born in Hamburg, Germany, and Emily (nee Olexy), a radio singer, was born in Pennsylvania to immigrant Polish-Lithuanian Roman Catholic parents, Alexander Olexy and Susanna (nee Klauba). The family moved frequently. He spent part of his childhood in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania and eventually settled in Waukegan, Illinois, where he went to high school. The constant moving made him the new kid on the block and forced him to become "a chameleon" to blend in his new settings. He studied drama at the University of Illinois and at Northwestern University. He then went to study acting in New York and got constant work in musicals. He slowly pushed to get acting roles in television and films after being overlooked due to his musical roots. Orbach died at age 69 on December 28, 2004, after a decade-long battle with prostate cancer.
Biography in: "The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives". Volume 7, 2003-2005, pages 405-407. Farmington Hills, MI: Thomson Gale, 2007.
On March 20, 2000, he sued online auctioneer eBay Inc. in Manhattan Federal Court for displaying his Social Security number on the Internet. The suit alleges that eBay began broadcasting the confidential information on its website on March 15, 2000, when it advertised the sale of two of his contracts from 1958.
Received the Edith Oliver Award for Sustained Excellence at the 1999 Lucille Lortel Awards.
Had read for the roles of Max Greevey and Phil Cerreta on Law & Order (1990) before finally being cast as Det. Lennie Briscoe.
In 1976, he was nominated for the Tony Award® for "Best Actor in a Musical" for his performance in "Chicago."
In 1969, he won the Tony Award for Best Actor (Musical) for his 1968 role of Chuck Baxter in the Burt Bacharach/Hal David musical "Promises, Promises", a stage adaptation of Billy Wilder's The Apartment (1960). This was preceded by a 1965 Tony nomination as Best Supporting or Featured Actor (Musical) for a revival of "Guys and Dolls," and followed by a 1976 Best Actor (Musical) nomination for the original production of "Chicago."
W. 53rd St. in Manhattan has been named Jerry Orbach Way.
Created the roles of El Gallo in "The Fantasticks," Billy Flynn in "Chicago" and Julian Marsh in "42nd Street" on the New York stage.
