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Jerry Orbach

Jerry Orbach was an an American actor best known for his role as Detective Lennie Briscoe in Law & Order. He studied drama at the University of Illinois and at Northwestern. Orbach had many roles in musicals before he broke out into television, and was nominated for a Tony Award in 1976 for his performance in Chicago. He was also the voice of Lumiere in Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Jerry Orbach passed away in 2004.

Three Penguin Random House Authors Win Pulitzer Prizes

On Monday, May 5, three Penguin Random House authors were honored with a Pulitzer Prize. Established in 1917, the Pulitzer Prizes are the most prestigious awards in American letters. To date, PRH has 143 Pulitzer Prize winners, including William Faulkner, Eudora Welty, Josh Steinbeck, Ron Chernow, Anne Applebaum, Colson Whitehead, and many more. Take a look at our 2025 Pulitzer Prize

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Books for LGBTQIA+ Pride Month

In June we celebrate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual + (LGBTQIA+) Pride Month, which honors the 1969 Stonewall riots in Manhattan. Pride Month is a time to both celebrate the accomplishments of those in the LGBTQ+ community and recognize the ongoing struggles faced by many across the world who wish to live

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