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Mariska Magdolna Hargitay (/ m ə ˈ r ɪ ʃ k ə ˈ h ɑːr ɡ ɪ t eɪ /; born January 23, 1964) is an American actress and producer. She is known for playing Olivia Benson on NBC's Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999–present), which became the longest-running drama in American prime-time television in 2019.
Learn about the life and career of Mariska Hargitay, the actress who plays Olivia Benson on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Find out about her family, awards, activism, and trivia.
- January 23, 1964
Mariska Hargitay. Actress: Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Mariska (Ma-rish-ka) Magdolna Hargitay was born on January 23, 1964, in Santa Monica, California. Her parents are Mickey Hargitay and Jayne Mansfield. She is the youngest of their three children.
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- Santa Monica, California, USA
Mar 11, 2024 · Learn how the Law & Order: SVU stars met, married and started a family of five. From their church date to their adoption journey, see their milestones and photos.
May 30, 2024 · Mariska Hargitay is an American actor best known for conveying empathy, warmth, and passion in her role as the police detective and, eventually, captain Olivia Benson in the long-running TV show Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, or SVU (1999– ).