American actor and comedian
Born: August 4, 1944
Died: February 19, 2023
Richard Belzer (1944–2023) was an American actor, comedian, and author, best known for his portrayal of Detective John Munch on the television series “Homicide: Life on the Street” and “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.” Born on August 4, 1944, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Belzer began his career as a stand-up comedian, performing in New York City clubs and making appearances on “Saturday Night Live” and “The Tonight Show.”
Belzer’s breakthrough role came in 1993 when he was cast as the cynical and sarcastic Detective John Munch on “Homicide: Life on the Street.” His character’s popularity led to a recurring role on “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” where he became a fan favorite, appearing on the show for over 15 years.
Beyond his acting career, Belzer was also an author, penning several books, including “UFOs, JFK, and Elvis: Conspiracies You Don’t Have to Be Crazy to Believe,” reflecting his interest in conspiracy theories.
Known for his quick wit and distinctive voice, Richard Belzer left a lasting impact on television and comedy. He passed away on February 19, 2023, at the age of 78, leaving behind a legacy as one of TV’s most memorable characters.
Richard Belzer’s 5 most popular quotes
- If you tell a lie that’s big enough, and you tell it often enough, people will believe you’re telling the truth, even if what you’re saying is total crap.
- It is not impossible to succeed as a social democracy, where business and free enterprise thrive, and not abandon the disenfranchised, poor, sick, and elderly.
- I think we make fun of the things that scare us the most.
- The reason I wrote ‘Hit List’ is the 50 mysterious deaths of witnesses to the JFK assassination. We’re talking about CIA agents, FBI agents, reporters, people who had foreknowledge, or people who spoke too much afterward.
- Everything is a conspiracy. People kind of demonize the word. But a conspiracy is when two people get together and do something. So, if more than one person does something, it’s a conspiracy. The revolution was a conspiracy, Iran Contra, Watergate.
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