Hargitay has starred as Olivia Benson on NBC 's Law & Order: Special Victims Unit since 1999, making it the longest-running character in American primetime drama in history. Her accolades for the role …

Oct 22, 2025 · Mariska Hargitay is an American actor best known for conveying empathy, warmth, and passion in her role as the police detective and, eventually, captain Olivia Benson in the long-running …

Mariska played Olivia as a tough, compassionate detective, who did action scenes and her own stunt work. She reaped the rewards from the hit TV show, after struggling and studying her craft for fifteen …

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Jun 24, 2023 · Law & Order: Special Victims Unit star Mariska Hargitay — who has played Capt. Olivia Benson for all 24 seasons of the series — might be the daughter of Hollywood royalty Jayne …

Jun 17, 2025 · Mariska Hargitay is an award-winning American actress, producer, and director. She’s best known for her role as Detective Olivia Benson on NBC’s long-running crime drama “Law & …

Mariska Magdolna Hargitay is an American actress, director, producer and philanthropist. The daughter of bodybuilder and actor Mickey Hargitay and actress Jayne Mansfield, her accolades include a...

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 …

Mariska Magdolna Hargitay is an American actress best known for her role as New York Police Department Captain Olivia Benson on the NBC drama series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

As an actress, activist and advocate, Mariska Hargitay has dedicated her time, talent and resources to being an inspiration and force for change.