Chris Orbach

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Chris Orbach
Born
Christopher Ben Orbach

(1968-11-11) November 11, 1968 (age 54)
Other namesHideo Seaver
OccupationActor
Years active1986–present
Spouse
Nicole J. Vallance
(m. 2011)
Children2
Parents
Relatives Elaine Cancilla Orbach (stepmother)
Website www.chrisorbach.com

Christopher Ben Orbach (born November 11, 1968) is an American actor who is the younger son of late Law & Order star Jerry Orbach and his first wife, Marta Curro. Orbach graduated from the High School of Performing Arts in New York City in 1986, studied acting briefly at SUNY Purchase, and went on to get a BFA in film and television production from New York University. [1] Orbach got his start in voice-over from doing dubbing for Japanese anime, under the pseudonym Hideo Seaver. [2]

Filmography

Television

Film

Anime

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References

  1. "Bio-ChrisOrbach.com". ChrisOrbach.com. Retrieved September 18, 2014.
  2. "New kid on the airship". Dieselpunks.com. July 18, 2009. Retrieved September 18, 2014.