TV Actress

Mariska Hargitay

Mariska Hargitay is a renowned actress, director and philanthropist born to Mickey and Jayne Mansfield. She has won many awards for her work.

Mariska Hargitay
Full Name
Mariska Magdolna Hargitay
Age
60
Birth Date
January 23, 1964
Zodiac
Aquarius
Born
United States
Height
5′ 8″

Popularity

Fame Level
% of people who know them
71%
Liked by
69%
Neutral
24%
Disliked by
7%

About

Mariska Hargitay is an American television actress best known for her role as Detective Olivia Benson on the NBC drama series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. She has won numerous awards for her work portraying Benson, including an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe and the Screen Actors Guild Prize for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor.

Mariska Hargitay Timeline

1964
Mariska Hargitay is Born
On January 23, 1964, Mariska Hargitay was born in Los Angeles, California. She is the daughter of actress Jayne Mansfield and bodybuilder/actor Mickey Hargitay.
1985
Makes TV Debut
Makes her television debut in an episode of the NBC series “Downtown”.
1999
Cast as Olivia Benson on Law and Order: SVU
Cast as Detective Olivia Benson on the hit NBC series “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.”
2002
SVU Wins Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series
“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” wins an Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series.
2006
Mariska Hargitay Wins Emmy Award
Wins an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
2011
Founds the Joyful Heart Foundation
Founds the Joyful Heart Foundation which provides support to survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse.
2020
Receives a Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her work on “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.”

5 Interesting Facts about Mariska Hargitay

1.

Named After a Movie Star

Mariska Hargitay was named after her mother Jayne Mansfield's favorite actress, Mariska Klinitsky, who was in the 1956 movie "The War and Peace".

2.

Raised by Her Father

Mariska was raised by her father, Mickey Hargitay, after her mother died in an accident when she was 3 years old.

3.

Appeared on the Cover of Playboy

Mariska appeared on the cover of Playboy Magazine in May 2005 to promote her work on the show "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit".

4.

Won an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress

Mariska won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 2006 for her role as Detective Olivia Benson in "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit".

5.

Founded the Joyful Heart Foundation

In 2004, Mariska founded the Joyful Heart Foundation, which provides support and resources to survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Mariska Hargitay birthday?

Mariska Hargitay, an American TV Actress, was born on January 23, 1964 and is currently 59 years old. She is best known for her role as Olivia Benson on the long-running show "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," for which she has been nominated for seven Emmy awards.

What is the Net Worth of Mariska Hargitay?

Mariska Hargitay has an estimated net worth of $100M. She is best known for her role as Olivia Benson on the long-running and award-winning television series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Her wealth comes from her acting career as well as from brand endorsements and other business ventures.