When you think of , you probably picture tense interrogations and courtroom drama. But behind the scenes, there was no shortage of laughter, thanks to Jerry Orbach. Known for playing the iconic Detective Lennie Briscoe, Orbach wasn’t just a seasoned actor but also a comedic genius off-camera. Fellow cast members recall his sharp wit, with Benjamin Bratt reminiscing about how Orbach wrote him a farewell song at the end of his last season.
The tune, set to Michael Jackson’s , was filled with personal jokes and stories that had everyone laughing and crying at the same time.
Mariska Hargitay, who portrays the stern and empathetic Olivia Benson, has an entirely different vibe when the cameras stop rolling. Despite Benson’s heavy storyline, Hargitay is the life of the party on set. According to co-star Kelli Giddish, Hargitay’s humor lights up the room.
“She’s laughing all day, every day,” Giddish said, making it clear that Hargitay’s off-screen personality is worlds apart from her on-screen character.
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