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Richard Belzer: Biography

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Birth Place: Bridgeport, CT
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 08/04/1944, Leo
Profession: Actor; comedian; author

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Richard Belzer Fast Facts:

Worked as the original warm-up comedian for Saturday Night Live in 1975, and appeared in several early episodes.
Appears briefly in the 1980 film Fame.
Had roles in two Spike Lee movies, Get on the Bus and Girl 6.
An avid conspiracy theorist, authored 1999's UFOs, JFK and Elvis: Conspiracies You Don't Have to Be Crazy to Believe.
His best-known character, Det. John Munch, has made an appearance on more than six different series, including Homicide: Life on the Street, three Law & Order franchises, The X-Files and UPN's short-lived The Beat.
Resides in France when not working in the U.S.

Richard Belzer Relationships:
Bree Benton - Stepdaughter
Charles Belzer - Father
Dalia Danoch - Ex-wife
Frances Belzer - Mother
Gail Susan Ross - Ex-wife
Harlee McBride - Wife
Len Belzer - Brother
College:
Attended Dean Junior College, Franklin, MA

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