Richard Belzer
- Birthplace: Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA
- Birthday: August 4, 1944
Though best known to television audiences as John Munch, the sharp-tongued detective from “Homicide: Life On the Street” (NBC, 1993-99) and “Law and Order: Special Victims Unit” (NBC, 1999- ), Richard Belzer’s career included a lengthy and respected stint as a stand-up comic, as well as stints as a television and radio talk show host, author, and producer. He was also a favorite guest on numerous TV talk shows for his acerbic and occasionally controversial statements, as well as for his noteworthy status as one of the most best known …more
