Jerry Orbach was an American actor, singer, and television personality best known for his role as 'Jerry' in the 1987 classic film Dirty Dancing. He was born in the Bronx, New York City in 1935 and had a long and successful career in theater, film, and television. He was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance in Prince of the City in 1981 and won a Tony Award for his performance in Chicago in 1977. He was also well-known for his role as Detective Lennie Briscoe on the television series Law & Order. He passed away in 2004 at the age of 69.