In addition to his Tony Award and nominations , Jerry Orbach is also a member of the American Theater Hall of Fame , having been inducted in 1999 . In 2002 , Orbach was named a " Living Landmark " by the New York Landmarks Conservancy , along with his '' Law & Order '' co-star Sam Waterston . Orbach quipped that the honor meant " that they ca n't tear me down . " On February 5 , 2005 , he was posthumously awarded a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series for his longtime role on '' Law & Order '' . His wife Elaine accepted the award on his behalf
Screen Actors Guild Award
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Jerry Orbach