I miss Jerry Orbach :(
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Magnum2895-3 — 19 years ago(August 09, 2006 09:23 PM)
Yeah, I wish he was still alive and acting today. I really do miss Jerry. He died too soon. But for a number of years he was one of the coolest guys on TV and definately one of the toughest. He will never be forgotten and will live on in reruns.
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piscesbotticelli — 19 years ago(August 11, 2006 02:04 AM)
I just finished watching a PBS special on great Broadway performances and got rather teary eyed after watching Mr. Orbach perform "Lullaby of Broadway". He had an amazing career and I look forward to discovering more of it as I get older. For my generation, I remember seeing him first in "Dirty Dancing" and then being blown away by his performance as Lumiere in "Beauty and the Beast". I had no idea until tonight that he originated the lead role in "Chicago"! I will always remember what he told his wife before his passing that he was the luckiest guy in showbiz for always having a job. In my opinion, we are the lucky ones for getting to enjoy a lifetime of his work!!!
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themightymick01 — 19 years ago(October 09, 2006 12:03 AM)
I will always remember what he told his wife before his passing that he was the luckiest guy in showbiz for always having a job. In my opinion, we are the lucky ones for getting to enjoy a lifetime of his work!!!
I completely agree Jerry was an amazing actor with incredible talent I cant imagine anyone else playing Lenny Briscoe it truly was a privilage to watch jerry act.
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mikesay98 — 19 years ago(September 14, 2006 01:52 AM)
I have a TiVo and just recently started watching a LOT of Law & Order. With so many repeats being shown, and with so many episodes to its name, I can honestly say I don't think I've ever seen a more talented and honest actor. You can truly see that he is Lenny Briscoe. A person with a hard sounding voice, but a warm and caring soul. It really pains me to see episodes where this soul comes through, because he is now gone. I remember when he died I never watched the show so I never truly understood why there was such an outpouring of grief with his passing. I can say I now know why and with Law & Order continuing on, I know his amazing spirit will continue to live on through everyone at home, young and old.
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MSierra103127 — 19 years ago(September 15, 2006 08:25 PM)
I completely agree with you. Jerry was a quality actor, a fantastic human being, and he will truly be missed for ages to come.
I had the opportunity and the honor of meeting both Jerry and Elaine once. My father worked with one of Jerry's cousins (on Elaine's side of the family), and during the holidays, Jerry and Elaine used to spend Christmas Eve at his (my father's colleague's) home. We were invited over one year, and I got to be in the same room with him and shake his hand. Both Jerry and Elaine were very polite and laid-back, and I can confidently say that it was a moment that I will never forget.
I also worked for a close nephew of Jerry's (on Elaine's side of the family), and Elaine's sister, and I can state for a fact that he was a very treasured member of the family. -
Alexandrite1961 — 19 years ago(September 19, 2006 08:55 PM)
You are a very lucky person having had the opportunity to meet Jerry Orbach, and his wife, too. I have heard that Elaine is a very sweet and kind woman.
I pray that when I get to heaven I will then have my chance to tell Mr. Orbach how much I think of him. -
krishughes — 19 years ago(October 16, 2006 01:16 AM)
ive seen every episode of law and order that he's ever been in.It was a shock when they announced it on the news that he passed away.I loved Beauty and the Beast and he played Lumier (the candle stick)."Be our Guest" always cracked me up when i first saw when i was little.It wasn't till years later that i learned that it was jerry who was the voice and who sang that song.I highly recommend that you should rent Beauty and the Beast and Dirty Dancing.He played baby's dad.
Rest in Peace Jerry Orbach!
1935-2004