Jerry Orbach

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Characters played by Jerry Orbach

Lumiere — Beauty and the Beast (1991)

Charming enchanted candelabra and loyal servant to the Beast.

Dr. Jake Houseman — Dirty Dancing (1987)

Baby's pragmatic physician father who initially disapproves of Johnny but learns to respect him.

Sa'Luk — Aladdin and the King of Thieves (1996)

Ruthless Forty Thieves member challenging Cassim.

Dr. Christopher Gregor — Universal Soldier (1992)

Lead scientist behind the original UniSol resurrection project.

Ronny Donziger — Out for Justice (1991)

Gino's police captain who authorizes the manhunt and provides resources for the pursuit.

Lumiere — Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas (1997)

Charming, romantic candelabra who serves as the castle's head staff and Belle's guide.

Lumiere (voice) — Belle's Magical World (1998)

Voice actor for the charming enchanted candelabra in animated features.

Zachary Foxx (voice) — The Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers (1986)

Zachary Foxx is one of the show's main characters and the catalyst for the Galaxy Rangers' formation. After losing his wife to the expansionist enemy in the opening episode, he assembles the group to provide law and order across the new frontier and ultimately oppose that empire.

Jack Rosenthal — Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989)

A gangster and the brother of a troubled ophthalmologist. He arranges for a hitman to kill the ophthalmologist's threatening lover.

Stan Walton — A Gnome Named Gnorm (1991)

Stan Walton is Casey's police boss and a member of the department assisting in the pursuit of Zadar. Near the conclusion, he reveals that he plans to steal a briefcase of jewels, frame Casey, and escape to Mexico. Casey and Gnorm subdue him before he can carry out the plan.

Boyce — Last Exit to Brooklyn (1989)

The union leader who attempts to negotiate between the factory management and striking workers. He accepts Vinnie’s offer to sabotage contractor trucks but later discovers Harry Black’s financial misconduct and absence from duty, resulting in Harry's termination. He ultimately announces the successful resolution of the strike and the factory's reopening.

Lou Sherwood — Delirious (1991)

Lou is one of Jack's co-producers on Beyond Our Dreams and participates in the contentious meeting about the coming season. Along with Arlene, Lou rejects elements of Jack's outline, supports killing Rachel because of Laura's contract demands, and secretly hires Fetterman to revise the show. Jack later confronts the Sherwoods over control of the series.

Career Overview

Jerry Orbach has 88 screen credits in a career dating back to 1955. Their work spans 10 cinematic universes — most prominently Beauty and the Beast with 3 titles. Signature works include Beauty and the Beast, Dirty Dancing, Out for Justice. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
88
Birth Date
1935-10-20
Birth Place
New York City, New York, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 10 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q421707), public domain (CC0).