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Mariska Hargitay on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"
Mariska Hargitay on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" - © NBC
After winning the 2006 Emmy for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series, Mariska Hargitay returns for her ninth season as Olivia Benson, the ambitious and emotionally driven detective on NBC's "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit."

The role earned Mariska Hargitay a third Emmy Nomination in 2007, a 2004 Golden Globe Award, three SAG Award nominations and a Gracie Allen Award for American Women in Radio and Television.

"As a woman, it's gratifying to play such a multilayered part. Olivia is not only a competent, street-smart cop, she's also an empathetic woman who can respond emotionally to victims of terrible crimes without compromising her professionalism," says Mariska Hargitay.

Mariska Hargitay is also known to NBC viewers for her recurring role on "E.R." as Dr. Greene's (Anthony Edwards) girlfriend Cynthia Hooper in the 1997-98 season of the top-rated show.

Mariska Hargitay also gained notice as a cast regular in the sitcom "Can't Hurry Love" with Nancy McKeon and Louis Mandylor. Additional television credits for Mariska Hargitay include guest roles on NBC's "Seinfeld," "Ellen" and "thirtysomething," and starring roles on "Falcon Crest" and "Prince Street." Hargitay was also seen in the telefilms "The Advocate's Devil" and "Night Sins," as well as the Lifetime movie "Plain Truth."

Mariska Hargitay's film credits include the thriller "Lake Placid" written by David E. Kelley and starring Bridget Fonda, the critically acclaimed "Leaving Las Vegas," David Lynch's "Hotel Room," Bob Fosse's "Star 80," AND Michael Rymer's "Perfume."

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Mariska Hargitay is the youngest daughter of screen legend Jayne Mansfield and Mickey Hargitay. She divides her time between New York and Los Angeles. The UCLA graduate speaks Hungarian, French and Italian.

Mariska Hargitay is married to actor Peter Hermann, who starred most recently in Universal/Working Title's "United 93" and has a recurring role on "SVU" as attorney Trevor Langan. The couple recently gave birth to their first child, a son.






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How tall is Mariska Hargitay? How old is Mariska Hargitay? Where was Mariska Hargitay born? Find out here.

Age: 46 years old
Birthday: January 23, 1964
Height: 5' 7 ½"
Full Name / Real Name: Mariska Magdolna Hargitay
Birthplace: Santa Monica, CA
Husband: Peter Hermann



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March 19, 2010
I'm gonna buy a gallery of @NOH8Campaign pics (including my own!). Has #NOH8 asked @maddow, @SarahPaulson, or Mariska Hargitay to pose?
1 hour ago
You can say that again RT @TiaraForReal: Damn Mariska Hargitay, why are you so gorgeous?
8 hours ago
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9 hours ago
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9 hours ago
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10 hours ago
How is it that saying 'Mariska Hargitay' to someone.. makes them giggle like a school girl?
10 hours ago
RT @TJMtoWit: I defy you to find a hotter woman than Mariska Hargitay
11 hours ago
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13 hours ago
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15 hours ago
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15 hours ago
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15 hours ago
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16 hours ago
You there have been a lot of Mariska Hargitay episodes lately. But she is such a good actress. Everyone on #SVU is good at acting!
16 hours ago
all this Jesse James Vanilla Gorilla drama has introduced me to Janine Lindemulder, who weirdly enough reminds me of Mariska Hargitay
17 hours ago
@TayTayLuvsPJ She's got a bod & we know it :P I mean, Mariska Hargitay is 46, has had a kid, and she was wearing a bikini a few weeks ago.
18 hours ago
 
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