Richard Belzer Birthday, Real Name, Age, Weight, Height, Family, Facts, Death Cause, Contact Details, Wife, Affairs, Bio & More

Richard Belzer

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PERSONAL INFORMATION

REAL NAME

Richard Jay Belzer

NICK NAMES

The Belz

BIRTHDAY

August 4, 1944

BORN ON DAY

Friday

BIRTHPLACE

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

DIED AT AGE

78 Years 6 Months 15 Days

DEATHDATE

February 19, 2023

DEATHPLACE

Bozouls, France

CAUSE OF DEATH

Complications of Unspecified Circulatory

NATIONALITY

American

PROFESSION

Movies (Actor)

ZODIAC

LEO

FEATURES

Salt and Pepper hair and dark brown eyes

Physical Stats

CHEST

N/A

BICEPS

N/A

WAIST

N/A

HEIGHT

6'1''(feet & inches)

1.8542 meters

185.42 cm

WEIGHT

N/A

Richard Belzer Family Members

Parents

MOTHER

Frances Belzer

FATHER

Charles Belzer

BROTHER(S) NAME

Leonard Belzer

Richard Belzer Marriage, Affairs and Children

SPOUSE

Gail Susan Ross (1966-1972)

SPOUSE

Dalia Danoch (1976-1978)

SPOUSE

Harlee McBride (1985-)

Fame & Address

SIGNATURE

DEBUT

The Groove Tube (Film 1974), Saturday Night Live (TV Series 1975-1980)

FAMOUS FROM/AS

Homicide: Life on the Street as Det. John Munch (TV Series 1993-1999), Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as Det./Sgt. John Munch (TV Series 1999-2016)

Richard BelzerHomicide: Life on the Street as Det. John Munch (TV Series 1993-1999), Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as Det./Sgt. John Munch (TV Series 1999-2016)

twitter.com/mrbelzer

Official Website

www.ibelz.com

Education, Net Worth & More

RELIGION

Agnostic

SCHOOLING FROM

Fairfield Warde High School

COLLEGE

Dean College

NET WORTH

$16 Million

RICHARD BELZER PICTURE

More Information

Career of Richard Belzer

He started playing small roles in the 1970s to make his debut in the acting field. He played a small role in an episode of “Sesame Street.” He performed in the popular show "Saturday Night Live" but got more popularity with his character Det./Sgt. John Munch in the crime drama "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit." He reprised the character in other shows like Arrested Development, and Law and Order: Trial by Jury. Furthermore, he also worked in the films like The Puppet Masters, Jump, The Comedian and Gilbert.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Richard Belzer

Did Richard Belzer takes alcohol? Yes.
Was Richard Belzer in the habit of Smoking? No. He quit smoking many years before.
Once in the 1980s, the actor was hurt by wrestler Hulk Hogan while showing his wrestling moves on the television show “Hot Properties.” It left Richard unconscious and also got stitches on his head. Following the incident, Richard sued Hogan for compensation of five million dollars, but the case was settled out of court.
He tried to get the role of Groucho Marx in "A Day in Hollywood, a Night in the Ukraine" but was unsuccessful.
He was so involved in the character of John Munch, that he once testified on behalf of a low-level criminal who ran onto the set while running from Baltimore police. He said that the man was so terrified, which was enough punishment for him.
Richard also appeared on the cover of the album “Turnstiles” by Billy Joel.
He was also fluent in French alongside English.
The actor was a cancer survivor who successful beat testicular cancer in 1983.
He was also a published author who wrote five books discussing conspiracy theories regarding President John F. Kennedy assassination.
Prior to making his screen debut he worked as a paper boy and later on served as a reporter for the Bridgeport Post and other newspapers.
He was the first choice for the part of Clark Griswold in National Lampoon's Vacation but the role was eventually played by Chevy Chase.
The actor has also done voice roles, giving life to the character Loogie in the animated sitcom "South Park."
Belzer passed away at the age of 78 due to complications in respiratory conditions. His last words were “F*ck you, mother*cker” according to his friend Bill Scheft.