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 Richard Belzer is an American actor, stand-up comedian, and author. He was born on August 4, 1944, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA. Belzer is perhaps best known for his role as Detective John Munch on the long-running NBC police procedural series "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" from 1999 to 2013.

Belzer started his career as a stand-up comedian in the 1970s, performing in various comedy clubs in New York City. He made his acting debut in the 1980 film "Fame" and went on to appear in numerous films and TV shows, including "Scarface," "The Groove Tube," "Miami Vice," and "The X-Files."

Belzer has also written several books, including "UFO

s, JFK, and Elvis: Conspiracies You Don't Have to Be Crazy to Believe" and "Dead Wrong: Straight Facts on the Country's Most Controversial Cover-Ups."

In addition to his acting and writing career, Belzer is also a political activist and has been involved in various causes, including animal rights and 9/11 trutherism.