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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. In June 1967, Mariska and her brothers Zoltan and Mickey Jr. were in the back seat of a car when it was involved in the fatal accident which killed her mother... See full bio »

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Mariska Magdolna Hargitay
in Santa Monica, California, USA
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1999-2013 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV series)
Detective Olivia Benson
– Her Negotiation (2013) … Detective Olivia Benson
– Brief Interlude (2013) … Detective Olivia Benson
– Poisoned Motive (2013) … Detective Olivia Benson
– Traumatic Wound (2013) … Detective Olivia Benson
– Girl Dishonored (2013) … Detective Olivia Benson
See all 319 episodes »
 
2010 F--K (short)
Mariska
 
2008 The Love Guru
Mariska Hargitay (uncredited)
 
2006 Tales from Earthsea
Tenar (voice: English version)
 
2005 True Crime: New York City (Video Game)
Deena Dixon (voice)
 
2000-2005 Law & Order (TV series)
Detective Olivia Benson
– Flaw (2005) … Detective Olivia Benson
– Fools for Love (2000) … Detective Olivia Benson
– Entitled: Part 2 (2000) … Detective Olivia Benson
 
2005 Law & Order: Trial by Jury (TV series)
Detective Olivia Benson
– Day (2005) … Detective Olivia Benson
 
2004 Plain Truth (TV movie)
Ellie Harrison
 
2001 Perfume
Darcy (as Marishka Hargitay)
 
1997-2000 Prince Street (TV series)
Detective Nina Echeverria
– A Room Without a View (2000) … Detective Nina Echeverria
– Father and Sons (2000) … Detective Nina Echeverria
– God Bless America (1997) … Detective Nina Echeverria
– Pilot (1997) … Detective Nina Echeverria
– Drugs, Lies and Videotape … Detective Nina Echeverria
See all 6 episodes »
 
1999 Lake Placid
Myra Okubo
 
1999 Love American Style (TV movie)
Wendy (segment "Love And The Blind Date")
 
1997-1998 ER (TV series)
Cynthia Hooper
– My Brother's Keeper (1998) … Cynthia Hooper
– Family Practice (1998) … Cynthia Hooper
– Carter's Choice (1998) … Cynthia Hooper
– Sharp Relief (1998) … Cynthia Hooper
– Think Warm Thoughts (1998) … Cynthia Hooper
See all 13 episodes »
 
1997 The Advocate's Devil (TV movie)
Rendi
 
1997 Cracker: Mind Over Murder (TV series)
Detective Penny Hatfield
– True Romance: Part 1 (1997) … Detective Penny Hatfield
 
1997 Night Sins (TV movie)
Paige Price
 
1996 The Single Guy (TV series)
Kate Conklin the Mounted Cop
– The Virgin (1996) … Kate Conklin the Mounted Cop
– Kept Man (1996) … Kate Conklin the Mounted Cop
– Mounted Cop (1996) … Kate Conklin the Mounted Cop
 
1996 Ellen (TV series)
Dara
– The Mugging (1996) … Dara
 
1995-1996 Can't Hurry Love (TV series)
Didi Edelstein
– The Elizabeth Taylor Episode (1996) … Didi Edelstein
– I Never Cooked for My Father (1996) … Didi Edelstein
– Valentine's Day Massacred (1996) … Didi Edelstein
– Between the Lines (1996) … Didi Edelstein
– The Boss (1996) … Didi Edelstein
See all 19 episodes »
 
1995 Leaving Las Vegas
Hooker at Bar
 
1995 All-American Girl (TV series)
Jane
– Young Americans (1995) … Jane
 
1994 Gambler V: Playing for Keeps (TV movie)
Etta Place
 
1993 Bank Robber
Marisa Benoit
 
1993 Seinfeld (TV series)
Melissa
– The Pilot (1993) … Melissa
 
1993 Key West (TV series)
Laurel
– Less Moonlight (1993) … Laurel
 
1993 Blind Side (TV movie)
Melanie
 
1993 Hotel Room (TV mini-series)
Girlfriend
– Getting Rid of Robert (1993) … Girlfriend
 
1992 Grapevine (TV series)
Katie
– The Katie and Adam Story (1992) … Katie
 
1992 FBI: The Untold Stories (TV series)
Agent Michele Evans
– Evans vs. Evans (1992) … Agent Michele Evans
 
1992 Tequila and Bonetti (TV series)
Officer Angela Garcia
– Brooklyn and the Beast (1992) … Officer Angela Garcia
– Wonderdog (1992) … Officer Angela Garcia
– A Perfect Match (1992) … Officer Angela Garcia
– Tale of the Dragon (1992) … Officer Angela Garcia
– Language of the Heart (1992) … Officer Angela Garcia
See all 11 episodes »
 
1991 The New Adam-12 (TV series)
Michelle Brown
– Anatomy of a Rape (1991) … Michelle Brown
 
1991 Strawberry Road
Jill Banner
 
1991 The Perfect Weapon
Jennifer
 
1991 Hard Time Romance
Anita
 
1990 Gabriel's Fire (TV series)
Carmen
– Windows (1990) … Carmen
 
1990 Booker (TV series)
Michelle Larkin
– Black Diamond Run (1990) … Michelle Larkin
 
1990 thirtysomething (TV series)
Courtney Dunn
– Fathers and Lovers (1990) … Courtney Dunn
 
1990 Wiseguy (TV series)
Debbie Vitale
– Romp (1990) … Debbie Vitale
 
1989 Baywatch (TV series)
Lisa Peters
– Second Wave (1989) … Lisa Peters
 
1989 Finish Line (TV movie)
Lisa Karsh
 
1988 Falcon Crest (TV series)
Carly Fixx
– Farewell My Lovelies (1988) … Carly Fixx
– Changing Times (1988) … Carly Fixx
– Last Dance (1988) … Carly Fixx
– As Tears Go By (1988) … Carly Fixx
– King's Gambit (1988) … Carly Fixx
See all 15 episodes »
 
1988 Freddy's Nightmares (TV series)
Marsha
– Freddy's Tricks and Treats (1988) … Marsha
 
1988 Mr. Universe
 
1988 In the Heat of the Night (TV series)
Audine Higgs
– ...And Then You Die (1988) … Audine Higgs
 
1986-1987 Downtown (TV series)
Jesse Smith
– Episode #1.13 (1987) … Jesse Smith
– Rock 'n' Roll Will Never Die (1986) … Jesse Smith
– Flowers (1986) … Jesse Smith
– Tracks of My Tears (1986) … Jesse Smith
– Goin' to California (1986) … Jesse Smith
See all 14 episodes »
 
1986 Jocks
Nicole
 
1986 Welcome to 18
Joey
 
1985 Ghoulies
Donna
 
Show ShowProducer (2 titles)
2013 Santorini Blue (associate producer)
 
2006 Copy That (short) (producer)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (1 title)
1988 Falcon Crest (TV series)
– The Key to Angela (1988) (performer: "I Ain't Got Nothin' But Time" - uncredited)
 
Show ShowThanks (1 title)
2012 Black-Eyed Paper Cowboys (video short) (special thanks) (completed)
 
Show ShowSelf (43 titles)
2012 Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (TV series)
Herself - Guest
– Episode #1.677 (2012) … Herself - Guest
 
2007-2012 Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 18 April 2012 (2012) … Herself
– Episode dated 14 September 2007 (2007) … Herself
 
2011 17th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
2011 Barefoot Contessa (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Sweet Charity (2011) … Herself
 
2007-2010 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 30 August 2010 (2010) … Herself
– Episode dated 24 February 2010 (2010) … Herself
– Episode dated 25 January 2010 (2010) … Herself
– Episode dated 11 January 2010 (2010) … Herself
– Episode dated 21 September 2009 (2009) … Herself
See all 10 episodes »
 
2010 The 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
2010 Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List (TV series)
Herself
– Kathy with a Z (2010) … Herself
 
2010 The Cove: My Friend is... (short)
Herself
 
2010 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
2009 TV Land Moguls (TV mini-series documentary)
Herself
– The 90s (2009) … Herself
 
2008 TV Guide Live at the Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
2008 Live from the Red Carpet: The 2008 Emmy Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
2008 The 60th Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Nominee: Lead Actress in a Drama Series
 
2008 19th Annual GLAAD Media Awards (TV special)
 
2008 E! True Hollywood Story (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Mariska Hargitay (2008) … Herself
 
2008 Rachael Ray (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #2.102 (2008) … Herself
 
2008 Speechless (TV documentary)
Herself
 
2007 Christmas in Rockefeller Center (TV special)
Herself
 
2007 11th Annual Prism Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Winner
 
2007 The 59th Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
2007 Freedom Dance (documentary short)
Narrator (voice)
 
2007 BelzerVizion (short)
Herself
 
2007 13th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
2006 3rd Annual VH1 Hip-Hop Honors (TV movie)
Herself (uncredited)
 
2006 America Rebuilds II: Return to Ground Zero (TV documentary)
Herself - Narrator
 
2006 The 58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Winner: Best Lead Actress in a Drama Series
 
2006 12th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
2005 The WIN Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
2005 The 57th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Nominee: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series/Co-Presenter
 
1999-2005 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #13.131 (2005) … Herself
– Episode #13.45 (2005) … Herself
– Episode dated 17 September 1999 (1999) … Herself
 
2005 The Barry Z Show (TV series)
Herself
– Fish Fry (2005) … Herself
 
2003-2005 The View (TV series)
Herself / Herself - Guest Host
– Episode dated 3 May 2005 (2005) … Herself - Guest Host
– Episode dated 22 February 2005 (2005) … Herself
– Episode dated 18 November 2003 (2003) … Herself
 
2005 The 62nd Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special documentary)
Herself - Winner: Best Actress in a Television Series [Drama]
 
2003-2004 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 12 May 2004 (2004) … Herself
– Episode dated 24 April 2003 (2003) … Herself
 
2003 SVU: The Beginning (video short)
Herself
 
2003 The Caroline Rhea Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 28 March 2003 (2003) … Herself
 
2002 I Love the '80s (TV series documentary)
Herself
 
2002 The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 21 February 2002 (2002) … Herself
 
2002 Late Show with David Letterman (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 7 February 2002 (2002) … Herself
 
2002 Intimate Portrait (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Joely Fisher (2002) … Herself
 
1995 The Making of 'Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie' (TV documentary)
Herself
 
1989 The More You Know (TV series)
Herself
 
1966 The Merv Griffin Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 3 August 1966 (1966) … Herself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (3 titles)
2010 Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy (video documentary)
Herself
 
2007 30 Rock (TV series)
 
2005 Corazón de... (TV series)
 

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Alternate Names:

Marishka Hargitay

Height:

5' 7¾" (1.72 m)
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Personal Quote:

Everything has combined to make my life in New York an amazing experience. I told my manager a few years ago that I wanted to move here and try acting in the theater. Then this show came up. Now I'm in this show that means something to me and a lot of other people. See more »

Trivia:

On one occasion, she came upon a pregnant woman who collapsed while in New York City. When no one else came to the woman's aid, she lapsed into her character on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit while aiding the victim. See more »

Nickname:

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Star Sign:

Aquarius