The American actor, known for his roles in the series “Homicide” and “New York, special unit”, died at the age of 78 this Sunday in the south of France, announced several American media.
He was one of the most famous detectives on the small screen. Richard Belzer, who played John Munch for 17 years in New York, special unitdied this Sunday, February 19 at the age of 78 in Bozouls, in Aveyron, noted The Hollywood Reporter, American media relayed by our colleagues from Parisian.
The actor born in Bridgeport, Connecticut began his career in 1972 in stand-up, before appearing in the cinema two years later in The Groove Tupe by Ken Shapiro.
A role held for twenty years
In 1993, he took on the role of John Munch in the series Homicide until 1999 then in New York, special unit until 2016.
His character has appeared in numerous series, note The Parisian, especially in successful comedies 30 Rock, Arrested Development, or in an episode of TheWire.
“Goodbye my dear, dear friend. I will miss your unique light and your singular vision of this strange world. I feel blessed to have known you, to have adored you and to have worked with you, side by side , for so many years”, writes on Instagram Mariska Hargitay, who starred in New York, special unit with Richard Belzer.
“How lucky the angels are to have you. I can already hear them laughing. I love you so much, now and forever,” says the one who played the role of Olivia Benson in the series.
