Richard Belzer
Date of birth: 1944-08-04
Place of birth: Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA
Known for: Acting
Also known as: Richard Jay Belzer, Richard J. Belzer, ریچارد بلزر
Biography
Richard Belzer (August 4, 1944 - February 19, 2023) was an American stand-up comedian, author, and actor. He is perhaps best known for his role as John Munch, which he has portrayed as a regular cast member on the NBC's police drama series Homicide: Life on the Street and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
Movie Credits
Fame
1980-05-16
A chronicle of the lives of several teenagers who attend a New York high school for students gifted
Jackie Gleason: The Great One
1988-09-10
Documentary about the life and times of Jackie Gleason.
The Wrong Guys
1988-05-13
Five former cub scouts have a reunion and go camping on the mountain they never conquered. High jink
Homicide: The Movie
2000-02-13
Retired police lieutenant Al Giardello is running for mayor when he is suddenly shot at a press conf
Café Flesh
1982-11-20
In the future, humans are divided into Sex Negatives and Sex Positives. The Negatives get sick if th
The Masterpiece That Almost Wasn't
2008-06-03
On the 35th anniversary of the release of the landmark film "The Godfather," (March 15, 1972) we loo
The Puppet Masters
1994-10-21
The Midwest USA is invaded by stingray-shaped alien slugs that ride on people's backs and control th
The Groove Tube
1974-06-23
Television programming takes it on the chin in this ribald spoof of the networks.
Belzer Behind Bars
1983-01-01
Turn off the alarms and throw away the keys as these two comics set the inmates of Arizona State Pri
Fletch Lives
1989-03-17
Fletch is a fish out of water in small-town Louisiana, where he's checking out a tumbledown mansion
Jump
1999-04-17
Friends try to dissuade a suicidal man from jumping off a ledge, but they are not much better off th
Bandit: Bandit, Bandit
1994-03-13
Assigned to deliver a prototype car to a press conference for the Governor, things are complicated b
The Tommy Chong Roast
1986-01-01
A "tribute" to comedian Tommy Chong, given to him by many of his fellow comedians.
Surviving the Holidays with Lewis Black
2009-11-23
Armed with history, humor and his trademark ranting, comedian Lewis Black takes a hilarious look at
Yesterday's Tomorrows
1999-08-09
Showtime's "In the 20th Century" is a millennium-related strand of feature-length documentaries in w
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
1998-02-20
Jon Stewart hosts the Sesame Street Muppets' 30 year celebration, but Elmo steps in when things go a
Polish Bar
2010-01-01
Reuben is a young, middle-class Jew who is fed up with the family jewelry business. He looks for res
Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis
2011-12-17
It will surprise few to discover that star of stage and screen Jerry Lewis has sought to amuse other
My Dog: An Unconditional Love Story
2009-10-17
Famous New Yorkers and the pooches they love are the focus of this refreshingly honest and endearing
Off and Running
1991-02-01
Cyndi Lauper stars as a performing mermaid in a Miami nightclub who ends up on the wrong end of a mu
Not of This Earth
1995-09-05
An anemic alien comes to Earth from a dying planet, in the remake of the Corman 50s classic.
Freeway
1988-09-02
A deeply disturbed man goes on a murderous nighttime rampage across Los Angeles.
Santorini Blue
2013-05-01
An act of betrayal throws a young couple's marriage into jeopardy in this romantic drama featuring R
The Flash
1990-11-04
A laboratory accident endows a police scientist with the ability to move at superhuman speed which h
Dangerous Game
1993-10-13
A New York film director, working on his latest movie in Los Angeles, begins to reflect the actions
Bright Day
2012-11-20
(Long Synopsis) "In this laugh-out-loud, satirical comedy, Tripp Bailey (Marc Evan Johnson, Transfor
The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall
2013-12-06
Several comic greats pay tribute to the legendary stand-up stage founded by Budd Friedman in 1963.
The Bar Channel
1998-01-01
Video dating: It's nothing personal. Here's why! Homicide's Richard Belzer is one of the futuristic
Get on the Bus
1996-10-16
Fifteen Black men gather in South Central LA to take a cross-country bus trip to attend the Million
Mad Dog and Glory
1993-03-05
Wayne Dobie is a shy cop whose low-key demeanor has earned him the affectionate nickname "Mad Dog."
Missing Pieces
1992-03-28
As sole heir to a relative's estate, Wendel is surprised to learn that the only thing he's been left
The Comedian
2016-12-09
An aging comic icon, Jackie Burke, has seen better days. Despite his efforts to reinvent himself and
The Bonfire of the Vanities
1990-12-21
After his mistress runs over a black teen, a Wall Street hotshot sees his life unravel in the spotli
The Facts
1982-06-01
Originally a pilot that aired as a late movie on the CBS network. it was never picked up to continue
Man on the Moon
1999-12-22
The story of the life and career of eccentric avant-garde comedian, Andy Kaufman.
Night Shift
1982-07-30
A nebbish of a morgue attendant gets shunted back to the night shift where he is shackled with an ob
The 'Scarface' Phenomenon
2011-09-06
This all-new documentary presents "Scarface" as a unique phenomenon in cinema history. It explores h
Scarface
1983-12-09
After getting a green card in exchange for assassinating a Cuban government official, Tony Montana s
The Big Picture
1989-09-15
Hollywood beckons for recent film school grad Nick Chapman, who is out to capitalize on the momentum
North
1994-07-22
Eleven-year-old North has had it with his parents. They are always busy with their careers and don't
Hart to Hart: Crimes of the Hart
1994-03-25
In their very last adventure, Jonathan and Jennifer Hart travel to The Big Apple, where a play she w
Flicks
1983-08-26
A parody of Saturday afternoon matinees, including coming attractions and a cartoon.
The Very Best of America's Funniest Comedians
2003-05-13
Includes classic stand-up footage of: Tim Allen, Chris Rock, Adam Sandler, Jerry Seinfeld, Kelsey Gr
Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead
2015-01-25
A look at the history of the American comedy publication and production company, National Lampoon, f
The Flash III: Deadly Nightshade
1992-12-31
The Scarlet Speedster teams up with the city's previous superhero, The Nightshade, in two adventures
Negligee and Underpants Party
1988-02-28
1988 Pay-Per-View special. Excellent appearances by a lot of great comedians and great rock musician
Species II
1998-04-10
Having just returned from a mission to Mars, Commander Ross isn't exactly himself. He's slowly becom
Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville
1987-10-12
An all-star cast lead by Richard Dreyfus perform sketches celebrating the bicentennial of the U.S. C
The Young Comedians All-Star Reunion
1986-11-15
Harry Anderson, Richard Belzer, Howie Mandel, Robin Williams and Steven Wright host this hilarious 1
Eat Drink Laugh: The Story of The Comic Strip
2014-04-14
Showcasing the iconic New York comedy club where Jerry Seinfeld, Eddie Murphy, Chris Rock, Adam Sand
Gilbert
2017-04-20
The life and career of one of comedy's most inimitable modern voices, Mr. Gilbert Gottfried.
When Cars Attack
1997-10-01
Utilizing footage from various police pursuit features and traffic cameras, this mockumentary's sard
Cooking with Christopher Walken
2012-10-19
Christopher Walken invites Richard Belzer over to cook a meal for you.
America
1986-10-01
The zany crew of a New York cable TV station accidentally bounce a signal off the moon, bringing the
Where Have You Gone, Lou DiMaggio?
2017-02-03
Comedian Lou DiMaggio contemplates a comeback after a 20 year absence from the stage and seeks advic
Deadly Pursuits
1996-01-08
A former stripper befriends a young man looking for his father, all the while trying to avoid a hitm
Girl 6
1996-03-22
A struggling actress in New York City takes a job as a phone sex operator.
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Chevy Chase
2002-12-01
Chevy Chase bitterly takes in his roast.
Prince for a Day
1995-10-06
Famous pop star Ricky Prince has grown tired of the spotlight and the pressures of fame. He makes th
Alive in France
2018-08-15
Abel Ferrara headlines a film retrospective and a series of concerts in France dedicated to songs an
A Very Brady Sequel
1996-08-23
A man claiming to be Carol Brady's long-lost first husband, Roy Martin, shows up at the suburban Bra
Likely Stories Vol. 1
1981-01-01
Short Comedy Films, Video & Animation featuring the directing debuts of Rob Reiner, & Christopher Gu
Laughing Out Loud: America's Funniest Comedians
2001-03-20
This set gives you a chance to see some of today's best comedians when they were much younger. some
Totally Bill Hicks
1998-11-23
Consisting of two parts: ‘Revelations’, Bill Hicks’ last live performance in the United Kingdom made
Author! Author!
1982-06-18
A broadway playwright is burning the candle at both ends. He is dealing with pressure from a product
The Please Watch the Jon Lovitz Special, Live!
1992-05-17
A half-hour parody special in the style of Playhouse 90, starring comedian and SNL veteran Jon Lovit
Charlie Barnett's Terms of Enrollment
1986-07-11
Charlie Barnett shows you how to succeed in college without trying.
The Best Democracy Money Can Buy
2016-09-23
Rolling Stone investigative reporter Greg Palast busted Jeb Bush for stealing the 2000 election by p
Catch A Rising Star: 10th Anniversary Special
Comedy special commemorating the 10th Anniversary of the famed New York City club. Featuring perform