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Early in his career he played in many stage musicals including The Fantasticks, Chicago, and 42nd Street. He shifted to film and TV work, including roles in Dirty Dancing and Beauty and the Beast (voice). His best known role was as Detective Lennie Briscoe on Law & Order (1992-2004); he will continue the role on the upcoming starting in 2005.
Orbach, Jerry Orbach