<P> Richard Jay Belzer ( born August 4 , 1944 ) is an American stand - up comedian , author , and actor . He is best known for his role as John Munch , whom 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 , as well as in guest appearances on a number of other series . He portrayed the character for 23 years from 1993 to 2016 . </P>
<P> Richard Jay Belzer ( born August 4 , 1944 ) is an American stand - up comedian , author , and actor . He is best known for his role as John Munch , whom 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 , as well as in guest appearances on a number of other series . He portrayed the character for 23 years from 1993 to 2016 . </P>
who plays john munch on law and order svu
who plays john munch on law and order svu
Richard Jay Belzer
Richard Jay Belzer