Richard Belzer was an American actor, stand-up comedian, and author. He was born on August 4, 1944, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA, and passed away on February 19, 2023. Belzer is best known for his role as Detective John Munch in the TV series “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.” He played this character in various TV shows, including “Homicide: Life on the Street,” “The X-Files,” and “The Wire.”
Before his success on “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” Belzer was a well-known stand-up comedian and actor. He appeared in movies such as “Fame,” “Scarface,” and “The Bonfire of the Vanities.” He also had his own talk show, “Hot Properties,” and wrote several books, including the crime novel “I Am Not a Cop!”
Belzer has also been involved in activism and advocacy work. He has been a vocal advocate for animal rights and has worked with organizations such as PETA. Additionally, he has been an outspoken critic of government and media and has written several books on conspiracy theories and government cover-ups.
