Did Richard belzar leave Law and Order?

Answer 1

From Starpulse Entertainment News Blog dated 12/11/07

Richard Belzer does not know why his character is being cut from the show. Apparently, he is slowly being phased out. Fans, however, are trying to get him back on by protesting online.


As of season 13 premier on 9/21/11, Munch (Richard Belzer) is back on duty! Christopher Meloni was not able to come to terms with a contract and he is no longer in the cast. They're introducing two new SVU officers, Det. Amanda Rollins played by Kelli Giddish and Det. Nick Amaro played by Danny Pino. The new people are very 'Hollywood' types, smoother and more attractive real working folks, which producers believe is mandatory for success. Munch and Tutuola are among my favorites but they're not 'pretty enough'; in real life, one of them would be moved to the lead when Stabler left.

Answer 2

Detective John Munch (Richard Belzer) had made a number of appearances while a regular on the series, 'Homicide, Life on the Street', set in Baltimore in crossover episodes with original Law and Order series. Once the 'Homicide' series came to an end, the story line was that Munch had retired from the Baltimore PD, took his pension, and moved to New York to join the Special Victims Unit. He took a promotional exam and was given a promotion to Detective Sergeant. Because of his promotion, he took Captain Cragen's job during the Captain's brief absence but returned to his post with the detectives. Since Detective Munch was in the original SVU episodes, it's safe to say that he didn't replace another character.

Answer 3

Richard Belzer's character, John Munch, has appeared in all episodes to date for season 13 (2011-2012). I do hope he will stay with the series for it's duration, he's always been one of my favorites on the show.

Answer 4

Although he doesn't always look like it, Richard Belzer is still alive. He has been playing Detective John Munch since 1993 and makes anintermittent appearance on the remaining Law and Order series SVU. Given Richard Belzer's style of humor (he's also a stand-up comic), he probably enjoys very much that people think he is dead.

Answer 5

Yes; Christopher Meloni is not returning for SVU season 13.

Answer 6

Actor Richard Belzer is still appearing in episodes through December 2011. Since September 2007, Detective John Munch is Sergeant John Munch.

Answer 7

Richard Belzer has credits listed for his character, John Munch, through the end of February 2012.

Answer 8

Richard Belzer has been playing Detective John Munch since 1993 (that's 20 years). He can most likely work when he pleases. At 69 yeas old, he may be thinking retirement.