Richard Belzer is an American stand-up comedian, actor, author, and radio host. He is best known for his portrayal of John Munch, a police detective with a knack for solving cases, on the long-running NBC series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Belzer has appeared in a variety of films and television shows, including The Wire and Homicide: Life on the Street. He has also written several books, including books about UFOs and conspiracy theories.

Richard Belzer- stand-up comic and TV detective, dies at 78

Richard Belzer, the stand-up comedian, and actor best known for his role as the detective John Munch on the television series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, has died. He was 78.

Belzer died on August 10, 2020, at his home in Connecticut. He had been suffering from an undisclosed illness for some time.

Belzer was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, in 1942, and began his career as a stand-up comedian in the 1970s. He appeared in several films, as well as on television shows such as The Wire and Homicide: Life on the Street.

Belzer was best known for his role as John Munch on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, a role he had held since 1993. He was the longest-running character on the show and appeared in more than 400 episodes. He also hosted his own radio show, The Real Deal with Richard Belzer, on SiriusXM Radio.

Belzer was a prolific author and wrote several books, including books on UFOs and conspiracy theories. He was also a vocal advocate for various causes, including animal rights and the legalization of marijuana.

Richard Belzer Career

Belzer began his career as a stand-up comedian in the 1970s and early 1980s, regularly appearing on various talk shows. He also wrote for National Lampoon magazine and appeared in several films. He was cast in the role of John Munch in 1993 and has been a regular on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit since then. Belzer also hosted his own radio show, The Real Deal with Richard Belzer, on SiriusXM Radio. In addition, he has written several books on conspiracy theories, UFOs, and other bizarre topics.

Richard Belzer had a successful career in film as well as television. He is best known for his role as Detective John Munch in the Law & Order: Special Victims Unit series, but he has appeared in several other films and television shows, including The Wire and Homicide: Life on the Street.

Belzer has appeared in several feature films, including The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990), Cop Land (1997), Men in Black (1997), Analyze This (1999), The Rock (1996), Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993), The Arrival (1996), and The Imposters (1998). He also appeared in several television movies, including The Taking of Pelham 123 (1998), A Wake in Providence (1999), and On the Line (2001).

Belzer has also appeared in several documentaries, including The Day After Roswell (1998), UFOs: The Best Evidence Ever Caught on Tape (2000), Conspiracy Theory: Did We Land on the Moon? (2001), and Final Report: The Mystery of Flight 800 (2002).

Richard Belzer First Girlfriend

Belzer's first girlfriend was a woman named Daniella. The two dated in the late 1970s and briefly lived together in New York City. Belzer has said that Daniella was the first person to ever make him laugh, and the two remained friends after their relationship ended.

Richard Belzer Family

Belzer was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to a Jewish family. His father, Charles Belzer, was a garment manufacturer and his mother, Frances, was a housewife. Belzer has one sister, Susan. He is married to actress Harlee McBride, with whom he has two daughters, Scarlett and Gyspy.

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While Belzer is best known for his role as John Munch on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, he has appeared in a variety of films as well. Some of his most notable films include:

• The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990)

• Cop Land (1997)

• Men in Black (1997)

• Analyze This (1999)

• The Rock (1996)

• Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993)

• The Arrival (1996)

• The Imposters (1998)

Richard Belzer Net Worth

Richard Belzer has an estimated net worth of $16 million. He has earned his wealth through his successful career as a stand-up comedian, actor, author, and radio host.

Richard Belzer Future Planning

Belzer is currently working on several projects, including his radio show, The Real Deal with Richard Belzer. He is also working on a new book about conspiracy theories and UFOs. Belzer plans to continue appearing on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as long as the show is in production.

Richard Belzer Dream Project

Belzer has said that he would love to do a comedy special or a one-man show. He has also expressed interest in doing a film or television series about a conspiracy theorist or a UFO investigator.