How old was Mariska Hargitay in…

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 61 years old

External Links

Sort by Popularity

Scroll to TV Credits

Acting Roles

Crew Roles

Movies (Acting Roles)

Sorted by Release Date

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)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 09 2022

BLKBX: wht r u hding?

Mariska Hargitay was 57 in BLKBX: wht r u hding? as 'Dr. Hart'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 10 2021

30 Rock: A One-Time Special

Mariska Hargitay was 56 in 30 Rock: A One-Time Special as 'Mariska Hargitay'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 16 2020

The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU

Mariska Hargitay was 55 in The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 02 2020

I Am Evidence

Mariska Hargitay was 53 in I Am Evidence as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 15 2017

Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour - Live

Mariska Hargitay was 51 in Taylor Swift: The 1989 World Tour - Live as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 20 2015

Stuck

Mariska Hargitay was 49 in Stuck as 'Narrator'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 23 2013

Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy

Mariska Hargitay was 46 in Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 04 2010

F--k

Mariska Hargitay was 46 in F--k as 'Mariska'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 07 2010

The Love Guru

Mariska Hargitay was 44 in The Love Guru as 'Mariska Hargitay (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 20 2008

Plain Truth

Mariska Hargitay was 40 in Plain Truth as 'Ellie Harrison'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 04 2004

Perfume

Mariska Hargitay was 37 in Perfume as 'Darcy'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 08 2001

Lake Placid

Mariska Hargitay was 35 in Lake Placid as 'Myra Okubo'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 15 1999

The Advocate's Devil

Mariska Hargitay was 33 in The Advocate's Devil as 'Rendi'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 05 1997

Night Sins

Mariska Hargitay was 33 in Night Sins as 'Paige Price'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 20 1997

Leaving Las Vegas

Mariska Hargitay was 31 in Leaving Las Vegas as 'Hooker At Bar'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 27 1995

Gambler V: Playing for Keeps

Mariska Hargitay was 30 in Gambler V: Playing for Keeps as 'Etta Place'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 02 1994

Bank Robber

Mariska Hargitay was 29 in Bank Robber as 'Marisa Benoit'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 03 1993

Come the Morning

Mariska Hargitay was 29 in Come the Morning as 'Church Woman'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 01 1993

Blind Side

Mariska Hargitay was 29 in Blind Side as 'Melanie'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 30 1993

Hard Time Romance

Mariska Hargitay was 27 in Hard Time Romance as 'Anita'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 08 1991

Strawberry Road

Mariska Hargitay was 27 in Strawberry Road as 'Jill Banner'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 27 1991

The Perfect Weapon

Mariska Hargitay was 27 in The Perfect Weapon as 'Jennifer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 15 1991

Finish Line

Mariska Hargitay was 24 in Finish Line as 'Lisa Karsh'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 11 1989

Mr. Universe

Mariska Hargitay was 24 in Mr. Universe

Movie Released: Mon, May 30 1988

Jocks

Mariska Hargitay was 22 in Jocks as 'Nicole'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 14 1986

Welcome to 18

Mariska Hargitay was 22 in Welcome to 18 as 'Joey'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 18 1986

Ghoulies

Mariska Hargitay was 20 in Ghoulies as 'Donna'.

Movie Released: 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

Law & Order: Organized Crime

Mariska Hargitay was 57+ in Law & Order: Organized Crime as 'Captain Olivia Benson'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 01 2021

How To with John Wilson

Mariska Hargitay was 56+ in How To with John Wilson as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 23 2020

The Drew Barrymore Show

Mariska Hargitay was 56+ in The Drew Barrymore Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 2020

Late Night with Seth Meyers

Mariska Hargitay was 50+ in Late Night with Seth Meyers as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Mariska Hargitay was 50+ in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 17 2014

Chicago P.D.

Mariska Hargitay was 49+ in Chicago P.D. as 'Olivia Benson'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 08 2014

Chicago Fire

Mariska Hargitay was 48+ in Chicago Fire as 'Olivia Benson'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 10 2012

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

Mariska Hargitay was 45+ in Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 16 2009

Law & Order: Trial by Jury

Mariska Hargitay was 41+ in Law & Order: Trial by Jury as 'Olivia Benson'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 03 2005

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

Mariska Hargitay was 39+ in The Ellen DeGeneres Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 2003

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Mariska Hargitay was 35+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as 'Olivia Benson'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999

Cracker

Mariska Hargitay was 33+ in Cracker

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 18 1997

The View

Mariska Hargitay was 33+ in The View as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997

Prince Street

Mariska Hargitay was 33+ in Prince Street as 'Nina Echeverria'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 06 1997

E! True Hollywood Story

Mariska Hargitay was 32+ in E! True Hollywood Story as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996

Pacific Blue

Mariska Hargitay was 32+ in Pacific Blue

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 02 1996

The Single Guy

Mariska Hargitay was 31+ in The Single Guy as 'Kate Conklin'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 21 1995

Can't Hurry Love

Mariska Hargitay was 31+ in Can't Hurry Love as 'Didi Edelstein'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 18 1995

Mariska Hargitay was 30+ in ER as 'Cynthia Hooper'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1994

All-American Girl

Mariska Hargitay was 30+ in All-American Girl as 'Jane'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 14 1994

Ellen

Mariska Hargitay was 30+ in Ellen as 'Dara'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 29 1994

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Mariska Hargitay was 29+ in Late Night with Conan O'Brien as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1993

Hotel Room

Mariska Hargitay was 28+ in Hotel Room as 'Tina'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 08 1993

Grapevine

Mariska Hargitay was 28+ in Grapevine as 'Katie'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 16 1992

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

Mariska Hargitay was 28+ in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 25 1992

Tequila and Bonetti

Mariska Hargitay was 27+ in Tequila and Bonetti as 'Angela Garcia'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 17 1992

Law & Order

Mariska Hargitay was 26+ in Law & Order as 'Olivia Benson'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990

Seinfeld

Mariska Hargitay was 25+ in Seinfeld as 'Melissa (Elaine)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 05 1989

Baywatch

Mariska Hargitay was 25+ in Baywatch as 'Lisa Peters'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 23 1989

Freddy's Nightmares

Mariska Hargitay was 24+ in Freddy's Nightmares

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 09 1988

thirtysomething

Mariska Hargitay was 23+ in thirtysomething

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 29 1987

Wiseguy

Mariska Hargitay was 23+ in Wiseguy

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1987

Downtown

Mariska Hargitay was 22+ in Downtown as 'Jesse Smith'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 27 1986

Falcon Crest

Mariska Hargitay was 17+ in Falcon Crest as 'Carly Fixx'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 04 1981

Saturday Night Live

Mariska Hargitay was 11+ in Saturday Night Live as 'Self - Cameo (uncredited)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975

Sesame Street

Mariska Hargitay was 5+ in Sesame Street

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 10 1969

The Merv Griffin Show

Mariska Hargitay was 0+ in The Merv Griffin Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962

Today

Mariska Hargitay was 0+ in Today as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 14 1952

The Emmy Awards

Mariska Hargitay was 0+ in The Emmy Awards as 'Self - Nominee'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 25 1949