Jerry Orbach

Date of Death: December 28, 2004 (69)

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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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Jerry Orbach STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1980
Julian Marsh

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1975
Billy Flynn

[Broadway]
1972
Paul Friedman

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1968
Chuck Baxter [Replacement]

Chuck Baxter

[Off-Broadway]
1967
Harold Wonder

[Broadway]
1967
Performer

[Broadway]
Return Engagement [Broadway], 1966
Charlie Davenport

[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 1966
Charlie Davenport

[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 1965
Jigger Craigin

[Broadway]
City Center Revival, 1965
Sky Masterson

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 1964
Larry Foreman

[Off-Broadway]
1964
Larry Foreman

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1961
Horrible Henry

Margueritte

Paul Berthalet

Carrot Top

Renardo

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1960
El Gallo

El Gallo [The Narrator]

[Off-Broadway]
Return Engagement [off-Broadway], 1955
Smith [Replacement]

Streetsinger [Replacement]


Jerry Orbach Movies

[1958]Cop Hater Mumzer - Gang Leader

[1961]Mad Dog Coll Joe Clegg

[1965]John Goldfarb, Please Come Home! Pinkerton

[1971]The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight Kid Sally

[1972]A Fan's Notes Fred Exley

[1975]Foreplay Jerry Lorsey

[1977]The Sentinel Film Director

[1981]Prince of the City Detective Gus Levy

[1981]Underground Aces Herbert Penlittle

[1985]Brewster's Millions Charley Pegler

[1986]F/X Nichol DeFranco

[1986]The Imagemaker Byron Caine

[1987]Someone to Watch Over Me Lt. Garber

[1987]I Love N.Y. Leo

[1987]Dirty Dancing Jake Houseman

[1989]Last Exit to Brooklyn Boyce

[1989]Crimes and Misdemeanors Jack Rosenthal

[1990]A Gnome Named Gnorm Stan Walton

[1991]Delusion Larry

[1991]Delirious Lou Sherwood

[1991]Beauty and the Beast Lumiere

[1991]Dead Women in Lingerie Mr. Bartoli

[1991]California Casanova Constantin Rominoffski

[1991]Out for Justice Ronny Donziger

[1992]Universal Soldier Dr. Christopher Gregor

[1992]Straight Talk Milo Jacoby

[1992]Mr. Saturday Night Phil Gussman

[1999]Temps Announcer

[2000]Chinese Coffee Jake Manheim

[2000]Prince of Central Park Businessman

[2002]Manna from Heaven Waltz Contest Announcer


Jerry Orbach TV Shows

Homicide: Life on the Street Detective Leonard 'Lennie' Briscoe

House of Mouse Lumiere

Law & Order Detective Leonard 'Lennie' Briscoe

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Detective Leonard 'Lennie' Briscoe

Murder, She Wrote Harry McGraw

The Law and Harry McGraw Harry McGraw

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LISTEN: Hear a Recording of Bob Fosse Directing Liza Minnelli in the Original Broadway Production of CHICAGO

Liza Minnelli took over for an ill Gwen Verdon in the original production of Chicago on Broadway, from August 8th through September 13, 1975. Now, an audio recording has been discovered of Fosse directing the stage and screen legend in the role of Roxie Hart. Listen here!

Caleb Funk Joins the Cast of SINGFELD! AN UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY ABOUT NOTHING

Caleb Funk is now starring in Off-Broadway’s hit Singfeld! An Unauthorized Musical Parody About Nothing, playing the role of Cosmo & Others. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets!

SINGFELD! AN UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY ABOUT NOTHING Now Adding Thursday Matinees

SINGFELD! An Unauthorized Musical Parody About Nothing has released tickets for Thursday Matinee performances at 2:00pm. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Kayla Moore Joins the Cast of THE OFFICE! A MUSICAL PARODY! Off-Broadway

TikTok star Kayla Moore joins the cast of Off-Broadway's The Office! A Musical Parody.

Review: JERRY ORBACH'S BROADWAY Hits All the Right Notes at 54 Below

What an amazing night it was for everyone’s Broadway memories at JERRY ORBACH’S BROADWAY on January 25th at 54 Below.

54 CELEBRATES MEL BROOKS, Alan H. Green, and More To Play 54 Below Next Week

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. 

HAIRSPRAY is Coming to Stifel Theatre in February

Hairspray is coming to Stifel Theatre on February 8-9. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Steven Makropoulos Joins THE OFFICE! A MUSICAL PARODY! Off-Broadway

Steven Makropoulos has joined the cast of Off-Broadway's The Office! A Musical Parody as Dwight & Others. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Encore Performance of JERRY ORBACH'S BROADWAY Set For This Month at 54 Below

On Thursday, January 25th at 7:00 PM, an encore performance of JERRY ORBACH'S BROADWAY will be presented at 54 Below, 254 West 54th Street, NYC 10019. Learn more about the show here!

Taylor Iman Jones, Hennessy Winkler, Savy Jackson & More to be Featured in QUEERING THE GALA Concert

Get ready for a spectacular night of performances as Taylor Iman Jones, Hennessy Winkler, Savy Jackson, and more take the stage in QUEERING THE GALA concert. Don't miss this star-studded event that celebrates diversity and talent.

Full Cast And Creative Team Set for WHITE ROSE: THE MUSICAL Starring Jo Ellen Pellman, Paolo Montalban & More

Full cast and creative team has been revealed for the new musical WHITE ROSE. Meet the talented cast and creative team behind the upcoming production of WHITE ROSE.

Drew Gasparini's I COULD USE A DRINK To Be Presented In Concert, January 30

Don't miss Drew Gasparini's 'I Could Use a Drink' in concert at 54 BELOW on Jan 30 at 9:30PM. Broadway's supper club will be filled with incredible music.

JERRY ORBACH'S BROADWAY Will Receive a Special Encore Performance at 54 Below

On Thursday, January 25th at 7:00 PM, an encore performance of JERRY ORBACH'S BROADWAY will be presented at 54 Below.

Broadway Streaming Guide: Holidays 2023 - Where to Watch WHITE CHRISTMAS, THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL & More

From Hannah Waddingham's new Christmas special to classics like The Muppet Christmas Carol, see which holiday streaming titles are sure to bring any Broadway fan some extra merriment this year. Check out our complete guide to what Broadway fans should be streaming this holiday season on Netflix, Peacock, Disney+, and more now!

19th Annual Fred Ebb Award To Be Presented To Freya Catrin Smith & Jack Williams

The 19th Annual Fred Ebb Award will be presented to Freya Catrin Smith & Jack Williams.

HAIRSPRAY Coming to Playhouse Square in December

Get ready for a toe-tapping experience! HAIRSPRAY, the hit musical, is coming to Playhouse Square in December. Find out all the details about the dates and venue for this exciting production. Don't miss your chance to catch this fabulous show live on stage. Book your tickets now!

Jo Ellen Perlman, Mike Cefalo, Paolo Montalban & More to Star in WHITE ROSE: THE MUSICAL Off-Broadway

Get the latest news on the Off-Broadway debut of WHITE ROSE: The Musical, starring Jo Ellen Pellman and Mike Cefalo. Find out when the performances begin and where to catch this inspiring true story of courage and resistance at Theatre Row's Theatre 3 on January 17, 2024.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 20th, 2023

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 20, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: 

Meet the Cast of HARMONY, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!

Harmony officially begins previews on Broadway tonight, October 18. Meet the cast of Harmony here!

Cast Set for BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB World Premiere at Atlantic Theater Company

Get ready for the world premiere of BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB at Atlantic Theater Company. Find out when the show is running and how to secure your tickets for this must-see event.

Jerry Orbach 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.

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