Now retired actor of the crime series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Richard Belzer indeed left an impact on the acting industry. Before living a life of solitude and away from the media’s eye, the veteran actor is also an American stand-up comedian and an author.
One of his notable performances is his role as Detective John Munch in the NBC series Homicide: Life on the Street and its succeeding movie Homicide: The Movie. Because of his outstanding portrayal of the characters and witty tenure, he landed an opportunity to be part of Channel One’s sketch-comedy group, leading to his debut in the film The Groove Tube.
When he was younger, he admitted that his mother physically abused him, and he had used his comedic skill to divert his mother’s attention to hurting him. With that, he also made a career in comedy clubs in New York– he eventually became a regular performer and emcee at Catch a Rising Star.
In addition, he was also given a chance to make an appearance in an HBO comedy special by Richard Belzer,” Another Lone Nut. Also, as an author, he had multiple published works, including his novels I Am Not a Cop and conspiracy books like Dead Wrong.
Is Richard Belzer Married to Wife? We’ll answer his personal and romantic life questions in the article below.
Richard Belzer has been Married to his Wife, Harlee McBride since 1981
The third time’s the charm for the former actor before Harlee McBride became Richard Belzer’s wife. Their love first kindled when they met each other in Los Angeles in 1981, and since then, the pair have been happily married for over three decades already, 36 years to be precise.
Coming from an abusive household when he was little, Richard Belzer’s wife, Harlee McBride, helped him change his perspective from tough love to a softened one. It must be different from the retired actor when his mother abused him for every mistake.
Thankfully, his wife and kids had taught him what a healthy family relationship should look like. Moreover, before meeting the love of his life, he had testicular cancer.
And when life has slumped over him after his divorce from his former wives and a severe illness, still life has not given up on him. Now, he is a cancer survivor and is living the rest of his life with his partner.
Richard Belzer’s Past Relationships
Before meeting his current partner, Richard Belzer had two previous marriages. In 1996, he first got married to Gail Susan Ross. Unfortunately, it did not last long, and they went on their separate ways in 1972.
The stand-up comedian gave another shot at love and tied the knot with Dalia Danoch in 1976. After two years of marriage, sadly, the relationship has to end. Nevertheless, he continued looking for the One; this time, it did not end in heartbreak.
Harlee McBride’s Biography
Before becoming Richard Belzer’s Wife, Harlee McBride formerly modeled in Playboy Magazine for four years, she also worked as a secretary at Disneyland in the 1980s.
In addition, she was also a cast member in Homicide: Life on the Street, working alongside Belzer. However, it is unknown if the couple started their romance during the set.
Richard Belzer’s Kids
Although the author Richard Belzer was married thrice, he had no biological children. However, he helped his wife Harlee raise her children, Bree and Jessica, from her ex-husband Grath Benton.