RIP Doris Belack (Bernice Fish #2) (1926-2011) - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

catlover79 · 10-06-2011, 09:36 PM

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Doris Belack, Veteran TV Actress, Dead at 85

by Chris Harnick, posted Oct 6th 2011 6:25PM

Doris Belack, a recurring 'Law & Order' judge and the original Anna Wolek on 'One Life to Live,' has died. She was 85.

According to Variety, the actress died of natural causes in New York City.

Besides her time on the judges' bench for both 'Law & Order' and 'Law & Order: SVU,' Belack is known for her film work, including memorable roles in 'Tootsie' and 'What About Bob?'

Other TV credits include 'Ellen,' 'The Golden Girls,' 'The Patty Duke Show,' 'Everwood' and 'Barney Miller.' Her last TV appearance was an episode of 'Sex and the City' in 2003.

Belack also provided voices for popular video games. Her final acting credit was for 2008's 'Grand Theft Auto IV.'

Her husband, theater producer Phillip Rose, died four months prior to her own passing. They had been married for 65 years.

On Oct. 17, a joint public memorial for Belack and Rose will be held at 12PM at the Ambassador Theater in New York City.

LeeBlue · 10-09-2011, 03:52 PM

Sad news that another cast member has passed.

Doris Belack was so perfect with Abe Vigoda!

catlover79 · 10-09-2011, 11:21 PM

I know!!! I liked her better in the role than Florence Stanley. "Howard? Beverly isn't here!" Of course, it was she who pointed out that Dietrich did a perfect imitation of Gregory Peck. Bittersweet to see that episode now knowing that she and Steve Landesberg are both gone.

Brian Damage · 10-09-2011, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

I know!!! I liked her better in the role than Florence Stanley. "Howard? Beverly isn't here!" Of course, it was she who pointed out that Dietrich did a perfect imitation of Gregory Peck. Bittersweet to see that episode now knowing that she and Steve Landesberg are both gone.

Hey Monika, exactly how many people portrayed Mrs. Fish???

McGillicuddy · 10-10-2011, 09:29 AM

I never knew anyone else played Bernice. Did Belack portray her before or after the Fish spin-off?

Reverend Jim · 10-10-2011, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

I know!!! I liked her better in the role than Florence Stanley. "Howard? Beverly isn't here!" Of course, it was she who pointed out that Dietrich did a perfect imitation of Gregory Peck. Bittersweet to see that episode now knowing that she and Steve Landesberg are both gone.

catlover79 · 10-10-2011, 12:24 PM

Ms. Belack was only seen once on the show, in the episode "Fish", in Season 2. That also was Steve Landesberg's first episode as Dietrich (he played a fake priest in the season premiere). I guess Florence Stanley wasn't available that week, because the next time Bernice appeared, she was again played by Ms. Stanley. This was prior to the spinoff, which began in 1977. Florence Stanley and Doris Belack were the only actresses to portray Bernice.

Yes, Doris Belack played a judge on quite a few L&O episodes. It was always a pleasure to see her pop up on that show.

10-06-2011, 09:36 PM	#1
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	RIP Doris Belack (Bernice Fish #2) (1926-2011) http://www.aoltv.com/2011/10/06/dori...law-and-order/ Doris Belack, Veteran TV Actress, Dead at 85 by Chris Harnick, posted Oct 6th 2011 6:25PM Doris Belack, a recurring 'Law & Order' judge and the original Anna Wolek on 'One Life to Live,' has died. She was 85. According to Variety, the actress died of natural causes in New York City. Besides her time on the judges' bench for both 'Law & Order' and 'Law & Order: SVU,' Belack is known for her film work, including memorable roles in 'Tootsie' and 'What About Bob?' Other TV credits include 'Ellen,' 'The Golden Girls,' 'The Patty Duke Show,' 'Everwood' and 'Barney Miller.' Her last TV appearance was an episode of 'Sex and the City' in 2003. Belack also provided voices for popular video games. Her final acting credit was for 2008's 'Grand Theft Auto IV.' Her husband, theater producer Phillip Rose, died four months prior to her own passing. They had been married for 65 years. On Oct. 17, a joint public memorial for Belack and Rose will be held at 12PM at the Ambassador Theater in New York City. Attached Images
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10-09-2011, 03:52 PM	#2
LeeBlue Member Forum Regular Join Date: Nov 16, 2006 Location: NYS Posts: 871	RIP Doris Belack (Bernice Fish #2) (1926-2011) Sad news that another cast member has passed. Doris Belack was so perfect with Abe Vigoda!

10-09-2011, 11:21 PM	#3
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	I know!!! I liked her better in the role than Florence Stanley. "Howard? Beverly isn't here!" Of course, it was she who pointed out that Dietrich did a perfect imitation of Gregory Peck. Bittersweet to see that episode now knowing that she and Steve Landesberg are both gone.

10-10-2011, 09:29 AM	#5
McGillicuddy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Posts: 5,179	I never knew anyone else played Bernice. Did Belack portray her before or after the Fish spin-off?

10-10-2011, 12:24 PM	#7
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	Ms. Belack was only seen once on the show, in the episode "Fish", in Season 2. That also was Steve Landesberg's first episode as Dietrich (he played a fake priest in the season premiere). I guess Florence Stanley wasn't available that week, because the next time Bernice appeared, she was again played by Ms. Stanley. This was prior to the spinoff, which began in 1977. Florence Stanley and Doris Belack were the only actresses to portray Bernice. Yes, Doris Belack played a judge on quite a few L&O episodes. It was always a pleasure to see her pop up on that show.