Jerry Orbach Dead At 69
Amid the news of the past few days, I almost missed this note. Jerry Orbach was likely best known as the actor playing Lenny Briscoe on NBC’s Law & Order. He died Tuesday night from prostate cancer. “Law & Order” is one of my favorite shows and Orbach’s character my hands-down favorite on the series. This wasn’t his only gig in show biz, however:
| :::::::: | On Broadway, the Bronx-born Orbach starred in hit musicals including “Carnival,” “Promises, Promises” (for which he won a Tony Award), “Chicago” and “42nd Street.”
Among his film appearances were roles in “Dirty Dancing,” “Prince of the City” and “Crimes and Misdemeanors.” |
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A true entertainer. So long, Jerry. We’ll miss you.
