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Jerry Orbach Biography

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  • Birth Name: Jerome Bernard Orbach
  • Birth Place: Bronx, NY
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 10/20/1935, Libra
  • Date of Death: 12/28/2004
  • Profession: Actor; singer
Jerry Orbach Fast Facts:
  • Made New York stage debut in 1955, joining the Off-Broadway production of The Threepenny Opera.
  • In 1960, he orginated the role of El Gallo and introduced the classic "Try to Remember" in the Off-Broadway show The Fantasticks, which became the world's longest-running musical.
  • His recurring character on Angela Lansbury's Murder, She Wrote led to his title role in the short-lived spin-off The Law and Harry McGraw (1987-88).
  • Auditioned twice to be a series regular on Law & Order and was passed over both times, first for George Dzundza, then for Paul Sorvino. Orbach went on to make a guest appearance as a defense attorney in 1991 and finally signed on as Det. Lennie Briscoe in 1992. Dick Wolf told him to pattern Briscoe after his detective role in the 1981 movie Prince of the City.
  • Last Broadway musical appearance was as Julian Marsh in 1981's 42nd Street.
  • Inducted into the Theatre Hall of Fame in 1999.
  • Recorded a solo album, "Jerry Orbach — Off-Broadway" in 1961; reissued on CD in 2000.
  • In 2003, he was honored by the Drama League for having "appeared in more performances of American musicals than any other living actor."
    Jerry Orbach Relationships:
  • Anthony Nicholas Orbach - Son
  • Elaine Cancilla - Wife
  • Emily Orbach - Mother
  • Leon Orbach - Father
  • Marta Curro - Ex-wife
  • Chris Orbach - Son

    • Jerry Orbach Awards:
  • 1990 Emmy: Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
  • 2000 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series - Nominee
  • 1992 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie - Nominee
  • 1965 Tony: Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical - Nominee
  • 1969 Tony: Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical - Winner
  • 1976 Tony: Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical - Nominee

  • College:
  • Attended University of Illinois, Urbana, IL; attended Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
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