Best known for his 12-year stint as Det. Lenny Briscoe on the TV series "Law & Order," Jerry Orbach was born Oct. 20, 1935, in New York City (the Bronx).After attending Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., he returned to the Big Apple in 1955, where he kicked off his stage career with "The Threepenny Opera" and studied drama under Lee Strasberg at the Actor's Studio. Orbach's other notable stage work includes "The Fantastiks," "Guys and Dolls" and "Promises, Promises," for which he won a Tony Award in 1969. In the 1980s, he began to move progressively into films and television, landing recurring guest roles on "Murder, She Wrote" and "The Golden Girls" (earning an Emmy nod for the latter).
Among Orbach's memorable movies are Prince of the City (1981), Dirty Dancing (1987) and Mr. Saturday Night (1992). The versatile star died of prostate cancer Dec. 28, 2004.
Prince of the CityBased on a true story, this gritty police drama from director Sidney Lumet stars Treat Williams as Daniel Ciello, a New York cop who agrees to help the feds expose corruption within the department. Overcome with guilt, Ciello struggles with his betrayal and, before too long, begins to crack under... Read More
Chinese CoffeeWashed-up writer Harry Levine (Al Pacino) wants nothing more than success and happiness. Somehow, though, he seems to always find himself straying from his grand plan. Hoping for an honest review of his work, Levine spends an hour with his friend Jake Manheim (Jerry Orbach), a man whose wisdom... Read More
Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers: Vol. 1This futuristic animated series unfolds in the year 2086. Earth has enjoyed a fairly peaceful existence, but becomes vulnerable once again when a visit from friendly strangers leaves a portal in space wide open. The job of keeping the planet safe and secure falls on the shoulders of the Galaxy... Read More
Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers: Vol. 2Brimming with sci-fi action, this cartoon collection chronicles the adventures of intergalactic law enforcers the Galaxy Rangers as they maintain justice on the frontier, battling villains such as Lazarus Slade, Scarecrow and the Queen of the Crown. In this volume, the rangers find themselves... Read More
Law & Order: Trial by Jury (2005) | NR | |
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Broadway's Lost Treasures II (2004) | NR | |
Broadway's Lost Treasures (2003) | NR | |
Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) | TV-14 | |
Chinese Coffee (2000) | R | |
Prince of Central Park (1999) | PG-13 | |
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Temps (1999) | NR | |
Belle's Magical World (1998) | G | |
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Universal Soldier (1992) | R | |
Straight Talk (1992) | PG | |
Mr. Saturday Night (1992) | R | |
Black Death (1992) | NR | |
California Casanova (1991) | NR | |
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Out for Justice (1991) | R | |
Delirious (1991) | PG | |
Dead Women in Lingerie (1991) | R | |
Law & Order (1990) | TV-14 | |
In Defense of a Married Man (1990) | NR | |
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Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989) | PG-13 | |
Last Exit to Brooklyn (1989) | R | |
Dirty Dancing (1987) | PG-13 | |
Someone to Watch Over Me (1987) | R | |
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Brewster's Millions (1985) | PG | |
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Prince of the City (1981) | R | |
The Sentinel (1977) | R | |
Foreplay (1975) | R | |
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Cop Hater (1958) | NR | |
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