Jerry Orbach
Jerome Bernard Orbach was an American actor and singer, described at the time of his death as "one of the last bona fide leading men of the Broadway musical and global celebrity on television" and a "versatile stage and film actor".
Date of Birth: October 20, 1935
Date of Death: December 28, 2004 (69)
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BIO
Jerome Bernard Orbach was an American actor and singer, described at the time of his death as "one of the last bona fide leading men of the Broadway musical and global celebrity on television" and a "versatile stage and film actor".
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Connection
Movies
[ 1958 ] Mumzer - Gang Leader
[ 1961 ] Joe Clegg
[ 1965 ] Pinkerton
[ 1971 ] Kid Sally
[ 1972 ] Fred Exley
[ 1975 ] Jerry Lorsey
[ 1977 ] Film Director
[ 1981 ] Detective Gus Levy
[ 1981 ] Herbert Penlittle
[ 1985 ] Charley Pegler
[ 1986 ] Byron Caine
[ 1986 ] Nichol DeFranco
[ 1987 ] Jake Houseman
[ 1987 ] Leo
[ 1987 ] Lt. Garber
[ 1989 ] Boyce
[ 1989 ] Jack Rosenthal
[ 1990 ] Stan Walton
[ 1991 ] Constantin Rominoffski
[ 1991 ] Larry
[ 1991 ] Lou Sherwood
[ 1991 ] Lumiere
[ 1991 ] Mr. Bartoli
[ 1991 ] Ronny Donziger
[ 1992 ] Dr. Christopher Gregor
[ 1992 ] Milo Jacoby
[ 1992 ] Phil Gussman
[ 1999 ] Announcer
[ 2000 ] Businessman
[ 2000 ] Jake Manheim
[ 2002 ] Waltz Contest Announcer
TV Shows
Detective Leonard 'Lennie' Briscoe
Lumiere
Detective Leonard 'Lennie' Briscoe
Detective Leonard 'Lennie' Briscoe
Harry McGraw
Harry McGraw
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Jerry Orbach, Promises, Promises
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News
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 28, 2026
Four new musicals selected by audience vote will compete in a final showcase at The Theater Center's Jerry Orbach Theater, with the winner receiving a $5,000 prize.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 25, 2026
Gateway Regional Arts Center will present a one-performance-only New York industry workshop of The Sweet Life: The Ruth Hunt Story at the Jerry Orbach Theater at The Theater Center.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2026
Joe Pallister has joined the Off-Broadway cast of PERFECT CRIME at the Anne L. Bernstein Theater, taking on the role of W. Harrison Brent in the long-running production.
by - Aug 18, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 18, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2026
The Sweet Life: The Ruth Hunt Story will receive a one-performance-only New York industry workshop presentation at the Jerry Orbach Theater at The Theater Center.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 15, 2026
A true story of American entrepreneurship, family and resilience will make its New York debut when The Sweet Life: The Ruth Hunt Story comes to the Jerry Orbach Theater at The Theater Center for a one-performance-only industry workshop.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 14, 2026
OVER THE HILL by Meira Marom and Joe Brauch has advanced as the first finalist in The Theater Center's Making It Happen Festival of 15-Minute Musicals, earning a spot in the final showcase.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 30, 2026
The Theater Center selected 12 new musicals for its Making It Happen Festival, with three advancing to a final round to compete for a $5000 grand prize at the Jerry Orbach Theater.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 27, 2026
AMT Theater's film festival will present screenings of Broadway: The Golden Age and Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy, each followed by a Q&A with producer Al Tapper and a guest.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2026
Karen Campion's drama, set in a women's prison cosmetology classroom, will receive a full festival production at the Gene Frankel Theatre with an Equity cast, co-directed by Nick Luis and Sabrina Zara.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 5, 2026
The Theater Center has announced that Madison Swick will make her Off-Broadway debut in the company of Friends! The Unauthorized Musical Parody at The Jerry Orbach Theater. She joins the cast in the role of Phoebe.
by Team BWW - Jun 18, 2026
JOIN Israel hosted a fundraiser at the Jerry Orbach Theater, bringing together Broadway performers, industry professionals, and community leaders in support of trauma-informed mental health services for children in Israel. Check out photos here.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 16, 2026
The Theater Center has announced that Lauren C. Taylor will make her Off-Broadway debut in the company of Friends! The Unauthorized Musical Parody at The Jerry Orbach Theater. She joins the cast in the role of Rachel.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 14, 2026
The Theater Center has announced that James Verderamo will make his Off-Broadway debut in the company of Singfeld! A Musical About Nothing at The Jerry Orbach Theater. He joins the cast as the Male Swing.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2026
Elaina Ragusa will make her Off-Broadway debut in SINGFELD! A Musical About Nothing at The Jerry Orbach Theater, joining the cast in the role of Elaine.
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
The Theater Center announced MAKING IT HAPPEN: 15 MINUTE MUSICALS, a new short-form musical theatre festival at its Times Square venue offering a $5,000 prize and an Off-Broadway stage for emerging writers and composers.
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2026
Broadway performers including Tovah Feldshuh, Steven Skybell, and Zal Owen will gather for a one-night-only benefit supporting therapeutic services for Israeli children impacted by war, with Feldshuh set to be honored at the event.
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026
Seven playwrights have been named finalists in The Theater Center's inaugural MAKING IT HAPPEN Ten-Minute Play Festival, competing for production opportunities at the Off-Broadway Times Square venue.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2026
Wylie Godleski will make his Off-Broadway debut in the company of Friends! The Musical Parody at The Jerry Orbach Theater. He will play Joey in the hilarious parody of the long-running sitcom.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Jerry Orbach has appeared on Broadway in 10 shows.
Jerry Orbach has not appeared in the West End
Jerry Orbach has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. He was nominated for the Edith Oliver Award for Sustained Excellence at The Lortels. He was also nominated for Outstanding Actor - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for his role in "Chicago". In addition, he received a nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for his performances in both "Chicago" and "Promises, Promises". Furthermore, he was nominated for Outstanding Performance at the Drama Desk Awards for "Promises, Promises". Lastly, he received a nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for his role in "Guys and Dolls".
Jerry Orbach has won several awards throughout his career. He received the Edith Oliver Award for Sustained Excellence at The Lortels. He also won the Outstanding Performance award at the Drama Desk Awards for his role in Promises, Promises. Additionally, he won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for his performance in Promises, Promises.
