| First Name | Richard |
| Middle Name | Jay |
| Last Name | Belzer |
| Full Name at Birth | Richard Jay Belzer |
| Other Names | The Belz |
| Age | 67 |
| Date of Birth | August 4, 1944 |
| Birthplace | Bridgeport, Connecticut |
| Height | 6' 1" (185 cm) |
| Build | Slim |
| Eye Color | Brown - Dark |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
| Star Sign | Leo |
| Religion | Agnostic |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation Category | Actor |
| Claim to Fame | influential stand-up comic whos portrayed his character Det. John Munch on 10 different shows |
| Father | Charles Belzer |
| Mother | Frances Belzer |
Richard Jay Belzer (born August 4, 1944) is an American stand-up comedian, author, and actor. He is perhaps best known for his role as John Munch, which he has portrayed as a regular cast member on the NBC police drama series Homicide: Life on the Street and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
Selected Richard Belzer film and TV show credits: