Portrait of Mariska Hargitay

Mariska Hargitay

Bio: 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
Born: Thu, Jan 23 1964
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
Mariska Hargitay is 60 years old
External Links
IMDb logoExternal Link Icon
Sort by Popularity
Scroll to TV Credits

Movies (Acting Roles)

Sorted by Release Date
Poster of Winona Ryder: The Ghosts She Called
Winona Ryder: The Ghosts She Called
Mariska Hargitay was
58 in Winona Ryder: The Ghosts She Called
as 'Actress on the Stage (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Sat, Apr 09 2022
Poster of BLKBX: wht r u hding?
BLKBX: wht r u hding?
Mariska Hargitay was
57 in BLKBX: wht r u hding?
as 'Dr. Hart'.
Sun, Oct 10 2021
Poster of 30 Rock: A One-Time Special
30 Rock: A One-Time Special
Mariska Hargitay was
56 in 30 Rock: A One-Time Special
as 'Mariska Hargitay'.
Thu, Jul 16 2020
Poster of The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU
The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU
Mariska Hargitay was
55 in The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jan 02 2020
Poster of I Am Evidence
I Am Evidence
Mariska Hargitay was
53 in I Am Evidence
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jun 15 2017
Poster of Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour - Live
Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour - Live
Mariska Hargitay was
51 in Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour - Live
as 'Self'.
Sun, Dec 20 2015
Poster of Stuck
Stuck
Mariska Hargitay was
49 in Stuck
as 'Narrator'.
Sat, Feb 23 2013
Poster of Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
Mariska Hargitay was
46 in Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, May 04 2010
Poster of F--k
F--k
Mariska Hargitay was
46 in F--k
as 'Mariska'.
Wed, Apr 07 2010
Poster of The Love Guru
The Love Guru
Mariska Hargitay was
44 in The Love Guru
as 'Mariska Hargitay (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jun 20 2008
Poster of Plain Truth
Plain Truth
Mariska Hargitay was
40 in Plain Truth
as 'Ellie Harrison'.
Mon, Oct 04 2004
Poster of Perfume
Perfume
Mariska Hargitay was
37 in Perfume
as 'Darcy'.
Sun, Apr 08 2001
Poster of Lake Placid
Lake Placid
Mariska Hargitay was
35 in Lake Placid
as 'Myra Okubo'.
Thu, Jul 15 1999
Poster of The Advocate's Devil
The Advocate's Devil
Mariska Hargitay was
33 in The Advocate's Devil
as 'Rendi'.
Sun, Oct 05 1997
Poster of Night Sins
Night Sins
Mariska Hargitay was
33 in Night Sins
as 'Paige Price'.
Sat, Sep 20 1997
Poster of Leaving Las Vegas
Leaving Las Vegas
Mariska Hargitay was
31 in Leaving Las Vegas
as 'Hooker At Bar'.
Fri, Oct 27 1995
Poster of Gambler V: Playing for Keeps
Gambler V: Playing for Keeps
Mariska Hargitay was
30 in Gambler V: Playing for Keeps
as 'Etta Place'.
Sun, Oct 02 1994
Poster of Bank Robber
Bank Robber
Mariska Hargitay was
29 in Bank Robber
as 'Marisa Benoit'.
Fri, Dec 03 1993
Poster of Come the Morning
Come the Morning
Mariska Hargitay was
29 in Come the Morning
as 'Church Woman'.
Mon, Mar 01 1993
Poster of Blind Side
Blind Side
Mariska Hargitay was
29 in Blind Side
as 'Melanie'.
Sat, Jan 30 1993
Poster of Hard Time Romance
Hard Time Romance
Mariska Hargitay was
27 in Hard Time Romance
as 'Anita'.
Wed, May 08 1991
Poster of Strawberry Road
Strawberry Road
Mariska Hargitay was
27 in Strawberry Road
as 'Jill Banner'.
Sat, Apr 27 1991
Poster of The Perfect Weapon
The Perfect Weapon
Mariska Hargitay was
27 in The Perfect Weapon
as 'Jennifer'.
Fri, Mar 15 1991
Poster of Finish Line
Finish Line
Mariska Hargitay was
24 in Finish Line
as 'Lisa Karsh'.
Wed, Jan 11 1989
Poster of Mr. Universe
Mr. Universe
Mariska Hargitay was
24 in Mr. Universe
Mon, May 30 1988
Poster of Jocks
Jocks
Mariska Hargitay was
22 in Jocks
as 'Nicole'.
Fri, Nov 14 1986
Poster of Welcome to 18
Welcome to 18
Mariska Hargitay was
22 in Welcome to 18
as 'Joey'.
Fri, Apr 18 1986
Poster of Ghoulies
Ghoulies
Mariska Hargitay was
20 in Ghoulies
as 'Donna'.
Fri, Jan 18 1985

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

Sorted by Release Date
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Law & Order: Organized Crime
Law & Order: Organized Crime
Mariska Hargitay was
57+ in Law & Order: Organized Crime
as 'Captain Olivia Benson'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 01 2021
Poster of How To with John Wilson
How To with John Wilson
Mariska Hargitay was
56+ in How To with John Wilson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 23 2020
Poster of The Drew Barrymore Show
The Drew Barrymore Show
Mariska Hargitay was
56+ in The Drew Barrymore Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 2020
Poster of Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Mariska Hargitay was
50+ in Late Night with Seth Meyers
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Mariska Hargitay was
50+ in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 17 2014
Poster of Chicago P.D.
Chicago P.D.
Mariska Hargitay was
49+ in Chicago P.D.
as 'Olivia Benson'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 08 2014
Poster of Chicago Fire
Chicago Fire
Mariska Hargitay was
48+ in Chicago Fire
as 'Olivia Benson'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 10 2012
Poster of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Mariska Hargitay was
45+ in Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 16 2009
Poster of Law & Order: Trial by Jury
Law & Order: Trial by Jury
Mariska Hargitay was
41+ in Law & Order: Trial by Jury
as 'Olivia Benson'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 03 2005
Poster of The Ellen DeGeneres Show
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Mariska Hargitay was
39+ in The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 2003
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Mariska Hargitay was
35+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as 'Olivia Benson'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of Cracker
Cracker
Mariska Hargitay was
33+ in Cracker
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 18 1997
Poster of The View
The View
Mariska Hargitay was
33+ in The View
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of Prince Street
Prince Street
Mariska Hargitay was
33+ in Prince Street
as 'Nina Echeverria'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 06 1997
Poster of E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story
Mariska Hargitay was
32+ in E! True Hollywood Story
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996
Poster of Pacific Blue
Pacific Blue
Mariska Hargitay was
32+ in Pacific Blue
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 02 1996
Poster of The Single Guy
The Single Guy
Mariska Hargitay was
31+ in The Single Guy
as 'Kate Conklin'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 21 1995
Poster of Can't Hurry Love
Can't Hurry Love
Mariska Hargitay was
31+ in Can't Hurry Love
as 'Didi Edelstein'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 18 1995
Poster of ER
ER
Mariska Hargitay was
30+ in ER
as 'Cynthia Hooper'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1994
Poster of All-American Girl
All-American Girl
Mariska Hargitay was
30+ in All-American Girl
as 'Jane'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 14 1994
Poster of Ellen
Ellen
Mariska Hargitay was
30+ in Ellen
as 'Dara'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 29 1994
Poster of Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Mariska Hargitay was
29+ in Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1993
Poster of Hotel Room
Hotel Room
Mariska Hargitay was
28+ in Hotel Room
as 'Tina'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 08 1993
Poster of Grapevine
Grapevine
Mariska Hargitay was
28+ in Grapevine
as 'Katie'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jun 16 1992
Poster of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Mariska Hargitay was
28+ in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
First Air Date
Mon, May 25 1992
Poster of Tequila and Bonetti
Tequila and Bonetti
Mariska Hargitay was
27+ in Tequila and Bonetti
as 'Angela Garcia'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 17 1992
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Mariska Hargitay was
26+ in Law & Order
as 'Olivia Benson'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of Seinfeld
Seinfeld
Mariska Hargitay was
25+ in Seinfeld
as 'Melissa (Elaine)'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jul 05 1989
Poster of Baywatch
Baywatch
Mariska Hargitay was
25+ in Baywatch
as 'Lisa Peters'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 23 1989
Poster of Freddy's Nightmares
Freddy's Nightmares
Mariska Hargitay was
24+ in Freddy's Nightmares
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 09 1988
Poster of thirtysomething
thirtysomething
Mariska Hargitay was
23+ in thirtysomething
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 29 1987
Poster of Wiseguy
Wiseguy
Mariska Hargitay was
23+ in Wiseguy
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1987
Poster of Downtown
Downtown
Mariska Hargitay was
22+ in Downtown
as 'Jesse Smith'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 27 1986
Poster of Falcon Crest
Falcon Crest
Mariska Hargitay was
17+ in Falcon Crest
as 'Carly Fixx'.
First Air Date
Fri, Dec 04 1981
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Mariska Hargitay was
11+ in Saturday Night Live
as 'Self - Cameo (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of Sesame Street
Sesame Street
Mariska Hargitay was
5+ in Sesame Street
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 10 1969
Poster of The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
Mariska Hargitay was
0+ in The Merv Griffin Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of Today
Today
Mariska Hargitay was
0+ in Today
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 14 1952
Poster of The Emmy Awards
The Emmy Awards
Mariska Hargitay was
0+ in The Emmy Awards
as 'Self - Nominee'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 25 1949