I miss Jerry Orbach :(
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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!
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davidarnold_simpson — 19 years ago(December 05, 2006 03:56 PM)
Jerry Orbach will be a big miss whatever part he took he was always was engaginga real natural talent that is rare i loved his style and was so sorry to hear that he had passed away Lennt Briscoe one of my favourite charactors of all time Lenny/ Jerry legends both..
Its good to know he ll be entertaining people for decades to come in the many roles he s had over a long career ..
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barbfrmsf — 19 years ago(January 02, 2007 02:07 AM)
May he rest in peace. I loved him in Law & Order. I just saw one of his earlier movies. Aladen and the price of theves. He was great. Thanks for sharing your talent.
have a great and sober day
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IMissGoodMovies — 19 years ago(January 08, 2007 02:15 PM)
I miss him too. I almost cried when I saw the last L&O he was on. He looked so sick though. I just hope he wasn't in a lot of pain when he died. I believe in whatever state (meaning, if they're in pain, sad, happy, etc.), that's how their souls live.
R.I.P Jerry Orbach