Richard Belzer

Born: 1944-08-04

Richard Belzer (August 4, 1944 - February 19, 2023) was 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's police drama series Homicide: Life on the Street and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.


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as M.C. at Babylon Club
Released: 1983-12-09

After getting a green card in exchange for assassinating a Cuban government official, Tony...

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Species II

as U. S. President
Released: 1998-04-10

Having just returned from a mission to Mars, Commander Ross isn't exactly himself. He's slowly...

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Man on the Moon

as Richard Belzer
Released: 1999-12-22

The story of the life and career of eccentric avant-garde comedian, Andy Kaufman.

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Night Shift

as Pig
Released: 1982-07-30

A nebbish of a morgue attendant gets shunted back to the night shift where he is shackled with...

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Fame

as M.C.
Released: 1980-05-16

A chronicle of the lives of several teenagers who attend a New York high school for students...

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The Puppet Masters

as Neil Jarvis
Released: 1994-10-21

The Earth is invaded by alien parasites—AKA 'slugs'—that ride on people's backs and control...

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Mad Dog and Glory

as M.C. / Comic
Released: 1993-03-05

Wayne Dobie is a shy cop whose low-key demeanor has earned him the affectionate nickname "Mad...

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The Bonfire of the Vanities

as Television Producer
Released: 1990-12-21

After his mistress runs over a black teen, a Wall Street hotshot sees his life unravel in the...

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Author! Author!

as Seth Shapiro
Released: 1982-06-18

A broadway playwright is burning the candle at both ends. He is dealing with pressure from a...

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A Very Brady Sequel

as LAPD Detective
Released: 1996-08-23

A man claiming to be Carol Brady's long-lost first husband, Roy Martin, shows up at the suburban...

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The Flash

as Joe Kline
Released: 1990-11-04

A laboratory accident endows a police scientist with the ability to move at superhuman speed...

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North

as Barker
Released: 1994-07-22

Eleven-year-old North has had it with his parents. They are always busy with their careers and...

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Fletch Lives

as Phil
Released: 1989-03-17

Fletch is a fish out of water in small-town Louisiana, where he's checking out a tumbledown...

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The Comedian

as Himself
Released: 2016-12-09

An aging comic icon, Jackie Burke, has seen better days. Despite his efforts to reinvent himself...

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Girl 6

as Caller #4 - Beach
Released: 1996-03-22

A struggling actress in New York City takes a job as a phone sex operator.

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The Big Picture

as Video Show Host
Released: 1989-09-15

Hollywood beckons for recent film school grad Nick Chapman, who is out to capitalize on the...

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Dangerous Game

as Cameo Appearance
Released: 1993-10-13

A New York film director, working on his latest movie in Los Angeles, begins to reflect the...

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Dangerous Game

as Cameo appearance
Released: 1993-10-13

A New York film director, working on his latest movie in Los Angeles, begins to reflect the...

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The Groove Tube

as Rodriguez / Leo Batfish / The President / The Hooker
Released: 1974-06-23

Television programming takes it on the chin in this ribald spoof of the networks.

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Eat Drink Laugh: The Story of The Comic Strip

as Self
Released: 2014-04-14

Showcasing the iconic New York comedy club where Jerry Seinfeld, Eddie Murphy, Chris Rock, Adam...

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Get on the Bus

as Rick
Released: 1996-10-16

Several Black men take a cross-country bus trip to attend the Million Man March in Washington,...

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Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead: The Story of the National Lampoon

as Self / Actor / Producer
Released: 2015-01-25

A look at the history of the American comedy publication and production company, National...

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Gilbert

as Self
Released: 2017-04-20

The life and career of one of comedy's most inimitable modern voices, Mr. Gilbert Gottfried.

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Homicide: The Movie

as John Munch
Released: 2000-02-13

Retired police lieutenant Al Giardello is running for mayor when he is suddenly shot at a press...

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The Very Best of America's Funniest Comedians

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2003-05-13

Includes classic stand-up footage of: Tim Allen, Chris Rock, Adam Sandler, Jerry Seinfeld,...

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The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall

as Self
Released: 2013-12-06

Several comic greats pay tribute to the legendary stand-up stage founded by Budd Friedman in 1963.

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Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis

as Self
Released: 2011-12-17

It will surprise few to discover that star of stage and screen Jerry Lewis has sought to amuse...

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The Masterpiece That Almost Wasn't

as Self
Released: 2008-06-03

On the 35th anniversary of the release of the landmark film "The Godfather," (March 15, 1972) we...

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Hart to Hart: Crimes of the Hart

as Frank Giordano
Released: 1994-03-25

In their very last adventure, Jonathan and Jennifer Hart travel to The Big Apple, where a play...

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The 'Scarface' Phenomenon

as Self
Released: 2011-09-06

This all-new documentary presents "Scarface" as a unique phenomenon in cinema history. It...

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Laughing Out Loud: America's Funniest Comedians

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2001-03-20

This set gives you a chance to see some of today's best comedians when they were much younger....

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The Best Democracy Money Can Buy

as Self
Released: 2016-09-23

Rolling Stone investigative reporter Greg Palast busted Jeb Bush for stealing the 2000 election...

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George Carlin : The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize

as Self
Released: 2009-02-04

The award is not intended to be given posthumously, but Carlin's death occurred between the...

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The Flash III: Deadly Nightshade

as Joe Kline
Released: 1992-12-31

The Scarlet Speedster teams up with the city's previous superhero, The Nightshade, in two...

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The Wrong Guys

as Belz
Released: 1988-05-13

Five former cub scouts have a reunion and go camping on the mountain they never conquered. High...

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Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

as Self
Released: 1998-02-20

Jon Stewart hosts the Sesame Street Muppets' 30 year celebration, but Elmo steps in when things...

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Where Have You Gone, Lou DiMaggio?

as Self
Released: 2017-02-03

Comedian Lou DiMaggio contemplates a comeback after a 20 year absence from the stage and seeks...

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Bandit: Bandit, Bandit

as Big Bob Bentley
Released: 1994-03-13

Assigned to deliver a prototype car to a press conference for the Governor, things are...

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Charlie Barnett's Terms of Enrollment

as uncredited
Released: 1986-12-31

Charlie Barnett shows you how to succeed in college without trying.

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Totally Bill Hicks

as Self
Released: 1998-11-23

Consisting of two parts: ‘Revelations’, Bill Hicks’ last live performance in the United Kingdom...

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Jump

as Jerry
Released: 1999-04-17

Friends try to dissuade a suicidal man from jumping off a ledge, but they are not much better...

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Freeway

as Dr. David Lazarus
Released: 1988-09-02

A deeply disturbed man goes on a murderous nighttime rampage across Los Angeles.

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The Tommy Chong Roast

as Himself
Released: 1986-01-01

A "tribute" to comedian Tommy Chong, given to him by many of his fellow comedians.

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The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Chevy Chase

as Self - Roaster
Released: 2002-12-01

Chevy Chase bitterly takes in his roast.

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Off and Running

as Milt Zoloth
Released: 1991-02-01

Cyndi Lauper stars as a performing mermaid in a Miami nightclub who ends up on the wrong end of...

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Alive in France

as Himself
Released: 2018-08-15

Abel Ferrara headlines a film retrospective and a series of concerts in France dedicated to...

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The Young Comedians All-Star Reunion

as uncredited
Released: 1986-11-15

Harry Anderson, Richard Belzer, Howie Mandel, Robin Williams and Steven Wright host this...

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Prince for a Day

as Bernie Silver
Released: 1995-10-06

Famous pop star Ricky Prince has grown tired of the spotlight and the pressures of fame. He...

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My Dog: An Unconditional Love Story

as Self
Released: 2009-10-17

Famous New Yorkers and the pooches they love are the focus of this refreshingly honest and...

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Likely Stories Vol. 1

as uncredited
Released: 1981-01-01

Short Comedy Films, Video & Animation featuring the directing debuts of Rob Reiner, &...

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Not of This Earth

as Jeremy Pallin
Released: 1995-09-05

An anemic alien comes to Earth from a dying planet, in the remake of the Corman 50s classic.

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Missing Pieces

as Baldesari
Released: 1992-03-28

As sole heir to a relative's estate, Wendel is surprised to learn that the only thing he's been...

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Santorini Blue

as Richard
Released: 2013-05-01

An act of betrayal throws a young couple's marriage into jeopardy in this romantic drama...

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When Cars Attack

as Himself - Host
Released: 1997-10-01

Utilizing footage from various police pursuit features and traffic cameras, this mockumentary's...

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Deadly Pursuits

as Mariano
Released: 1996-01-08

A former stripper befriends a young man looking for his father, all the while trying to avoid a...

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Polish Bar

as Hershel
Released: 2010-01-01

Reuben is a young, middle-class Jew who is fed up with the family jewelry business. He looks for...

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Yesterday's Tomorrows

as Self
Released: 1999-08-09

Showtime's "In the 20th Century" is a millennium-related series of feature-length documentaries...

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The Please Watch the Jon Lovitz Special, Live!

as Self
Released: 1992-05-17

A half-hour parody special in the style of Playhouse 90, starring comedian and SNL veteran Jon...

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Flicks

as Stoner
Released: 1983-08-26

A parody of Saturday afternoon matinees, including coming attractions and a cartoon.

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Belzer Behind Bars

as Self
Released: 1983-01-01

Turn off the alarms and throw away the keys as these two comics set the inmates of Arizona State...

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America

as Gypsy Beam
Released: 1986-10-01

The zany crew of a New York cable TV station accidentally bounce a signal off the moon, bringing...

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Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville

as Self
Released: 1987-10-12

An all-star cast lead by Richard Dreyfus perform sketches celebrating the bicentennial of the...

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Negligee and Underpants Party

as Himself
Released: 1988-02-28

1988 Pay-Per-View special. Excellent appearances by a lot of great comedians and great rock...

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Surviving the Holidays with Lewis Black

as Self
Released: 2009-11-23

Armed with history, humor and his trademark ranting, comedian Lewis Black takes a hilarious look...

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Cooking with Christopher Walken

as Himself
Released: 2012-10-19

Christopher Walken invites Richard Belzer over to cook a meal for you.

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Café Flesh

as Audience Member (uncredited)
Released: 1982-11-20

In the future, humans are divided into Sex Negatives and Sex Positives. The negatives get sick...

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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

as John Munch
First aired: 1999-09-20

In the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In...

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The Daily Show

as Self
First aired: 1996-07-22

The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.

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Law & Order

as John Munch
First aired: 1990-09-13

In cases ripped from the headlines, police investigate serious and often deadly crimes, weighing...

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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self
First aired: 1962-10-01

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight...

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South Park

as Loogie (voice)
First aired: 1997-08-13

Follows the misadventures of four irreverent grade-schoolers in the quiet, dysfunctional town of...

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Saturday Night Live

as Self
First aired: 1975-10-11

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The...

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The X-Files

as John Munch
First aired: 1993-09-10

The exploits of FBI Special Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully who investigate X-Files:...

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Sesame Street

as uncredited
First aired: 1969-11-10

On a special inner city street, the inhabitants—human and muppet—teach preschoolers basic...

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The Wire

as John Munch
First aired: 2002-06-02

Told from the points of view of both the Baltimore homicide and narcotics detectives and their...

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Real Time with Bill Maher

as Self
First aired: 2003-02-21

Each week Bill Maher surrounds himself with a panel of guests which include politicians, actors,...

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30 Rock

as Sergeant John Munch
First aired: 2006-10-11

Liz Lemon, the head writer for a late-night TV variety show in New York, tries to juggle all the...

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30 Rock

as Richard Belzer
First aired: 2006-10-11

Liz Lemon, the head writer for a late-night TV variety show in New York, tries to juggle all the...

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Miami Vice

as Captain Hook
First aired: 1984-09-16

The story of the Miami Police Department's vice squad and its efforts to end drug trafficking...

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The View

as Self
First aired: 1997-08-11

ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin,...

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The Mike Douglas Show

as Self
First aired: 1961-12-11

The Mike Douglas Show is an American daytime television talk show hosted by Mike Douglas that...

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3rd Rock from the Sun

as Richard Belzer
First aired: 1996-01-09

The high commander of an alien expedition lands on Earth -- what he considers to be the...

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Moonlighting

as Leonard
First aired: 1985-03-03

After being duped and going bankrupt, model Maddie is convinced by David to become a partner in...

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Arrested Development

as Detective Munch
First aired: 2003-11-02

The story of a wealthy family that lost everything, and the one son who had no choice but to...

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Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

as Inspector Henderson
First aired: 1993-09-12

A much more lavish version of the popular Superman television series which had first aired forty...

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Hollywood Squares

as Self - Panelist
First aired: 1998-09-14

On September 14, 1998, a Hollywood Squares revival debuted with Tom Bergeron as its host. In...

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Late Night with Conan O'Brien

as Self - Guest
First aired: 1993-09-13

Late Night with Conan O'Brien is an American late-night talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien that...

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Mad About You

as Detective Sharp
First aired: 1992-09-23

Young, urban newlyweds Paul and Jamie Buchman try to sustain their marital bliss while...

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Homicide: Life on the Street

as John Munch
First aired: 1993-01-31

An American police procedural chronicling the work of a fictional version of the Baltimore...

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The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

as uncredited
First aired: 1992-05-25

Jay Leno hosts some of the biggest celebrities in the world.

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The Flash

as Joe Kline
First aired: 1990-09-20

When a bolt of lightening crashes through a police crime lab, a mix of electrically charged...

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Law & Order: Trial by Jury

as John Munch
First aired: 2005-03-03

The inner workings of the judicial system, beginning with the arraignment, and continuing...

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The Beat

as John Munch
First aired: 2000-03-21

The Beat delves into the personal and professional lives of two young police recruits who patrol...

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The Howard Stern Show

as Self
First aired: 1990-07-14

The original television show produced on Saturdays at WWOR in Secaucus, NJ from 1990 to 1992....

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Inside Comedy

as Self
First aired: 2012-01-26

Half hour comedy documentary series from veteran funny-man David Steinberg and Steve Carell...

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The Green Room with Paul Provenza

as Self
First aired: 2010-06-10

Comedian and director of the obscenely hilarious hit film The Aristocrats, Paul Provenza invites...

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E! True Hollywood Story

as uncredited
First aired: 1996-08-21

E! True Hollywood Story is an American documentary series on E! that deals with famous Hollywood...

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Human Target

as uncredited
First aired: 1992-07-20

Human Target is an American action drama television series broadcast by ABC in the United...

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Good Sports

as uncredited
First aired: 1991-01-10

Good Sports is an American sitcom that aired on the CBS network in 1991, starring Farrah Fawcett...

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The Invaders

as Randy Stein
First aired: 1995-11-12

The Invaders (or The New Invaders) is a two-part television miniseries revival based on the...

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