Biography
Mariska Hargitay (born January 23, 1964) is an American actress, producer, director and activist, best known for her role as New York City sex crimes Detective Olivia Benson on on the NBC television drama Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, a role that has earned her multiple awards and nominations, including an Emmy and Golden Globe.
The daughter of actress Jayne Mansfield and actor/bodybuilder Mickey Hargitay, Hargitay is a former beauty queen who made her film debut in the 1985 horror-comedy film Ghoulies, and her major television debut in the 1986 adventure drama series, Downtown. She appeared in numerous roles in film and television shows throughout the late 1980s and 1990s before being cast as Olivia Benson, a role that led to her founding the Joyful Heart Foundation, which provides support to women who have been sexually abused.
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🎂Date of BirthJanuary 23, 1964
🎯Age62 years old
✨Zodiac Sign♒ Aquarius
📍Birthplace Los Angeles, California, USA
👤GenderFemale
🎬Known ForActing
📅Career Span1949 – 2025
🏆Total Credits84 titles
🎥Movies24 films
📺TV Shows24 series
⭐Popularity Score3.1
🌐Also Known AsМарішка Маґдолна Гарґітей
Filmography
Olivia Benson
Olivia Benson
Olivia Benson
Self - Guest
Olivia Benson
Melissa (Elaine)
Cynthia Hooper
Self - Guest
Self - Cameo (uncredited)
Lisa Peters
Carly Fixx
Captain Olivia Benson
Self - Guest
Hooker At Bar
Myra Okubo
Mariska Hargitay (uncredited)
Jill Banner
Self - Special Guest
Actress on the Stage (archive footage) (uncredited)
Nicole
Mariska Hargitay
Marisa Benoit
Lisa Karsh
Mariska
Paige Price
Church Woman
Ellie Harrison