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Most Recent Role: Det. Olivia Benson on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Gender: Female
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California USA
Birthday: 1-23-1964
Birth Name: Mariska Magdolina Hargitay
Mariska HargitayMore Photos Mariska was born on January 23, 1964 as Mariska Magdolna Hargitay. She was born in Los Angeles, California, she was the youngest daughter. Her legendary parents, Jayne Mansfield and Mickey Hargitay brought Mariska up in the world of spot lights and camera’s. Mariska doesn’t recall much of her mother due to the early death of her due to a tragic car accident when Mariska was only 3. Though...

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Anti-Prejudice (PSA Spot)

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Most Recent Appearance

 
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Cold
Tuesday 13 May 2008 on NBC

The squad is left at ends when Lake is caught in a gunfight and later takes a witness hostage.

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Mariska attended NBC Experience Event on May 12, 2008 (edit)
In 2007, Mariska appeared in a Got Milk? advertisement with her son, August. (edit)
Mariska teamed up with Johnson's Celebrity Hand-Me-Down Auction and donated August's adidas Track Suit and Sneakers. (edit)
Mariska has donated her Armani Couture Embroidered Top and her Stella McCartney Wool Silk Pant to QLu (edit)
Mariska has donated her Lucien Pellat-Finet Cashmere Tee, WilliamReid Camel Hair Sweater and her Giorgio Armani 2008 Lambskin Top-42 to QLu. (edit)

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Mariska:On how she clears the room after a party I say good night; go in my room and shut the door. Party over. And they still dont leave, sometimes they sleep over. (edit)
Mariska: On how she would feel about not traveling without August: Thankfully we haven't had to think about that yet. I want to go back to Africa, but we will wait until he's old enough to enjoy it, too. I think because I work 14 hours a day and my schedule is so crazy, we just want to enjoy every moment with him. There's really nothing better than August. (edit)
Mariska: On if she's a big 'just in case' person: Absolutely! We bring the medicines that you would need, just in case. Since teething has been the newest challenge, I'll try to bring a lot safe things he can bite on. Rattles, teething toys, little cell phones, etc. (edit)
Mariska: What aren't my must haves. Packing's not my strength, so I always bring way too much stuff. Too many clothes, toys, sleepers, blankets... too much of everything (I guess that's what happens when you're a first time mom). Even packing his diapers takes a lot of room, a whole suitcase! And of course I have to color coordinate. Laughs The stroller, the formula, all the bottles, all the toys, the rain jackets, the just in case. (edit)
Mariska: On does she travel with a nanny Sometimes. Since I usually travel for work, when Peter can't come, I need the extra set of hands. I think that is one of my greatest luxuries. I'm always in awe when I see Moms, especially Moms with multiple children, doing it all by themselves. They are heroes, the superstars. When I grow up I want to be just like them. (edit)

Other Appearances

 
Star
Can't Hurry Love
Didi Edelstein (1995-95)
Downtown (1986)
Jesse Smith
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Det. Olivia Benson
Prince Street
Det. Nina Echeverria
Tequila and Bonetti
Off. Angela Garcia
Recurring Role
ER
Cynthia Hooper
Falcon Crest
Carly Fixx
Guest Star
All-American Girl
Young Americans
Jane
Baywatch
Second Wave
Lisa Peters
Booker
Black Diamond Run
Michelle Larkin
Ellen
The Mugging
Dara
Freddy's Nightmares
Freddy's Tricks and Treats
Marsha
Gabriel's Fire
Windows
Carmen
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"One of the all-time greats"
Mariska Harigtay is just simply brilliant She is just beautiful inside and out. She helps with rape victims on and off the show, which i found so incrediable nice. She is just an amazing actress and deserves another Emmy for her preformace in Undercover.
Continue » Posted Apr 18, 2008 12:25 pm PST
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"Gorgeous"
Check out the review... who needs a summary, anyway? lol
Continue » Posted Jan 20, 2008 9:28 pm PST
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"Gorgeous"
she is amazing
Continue » Posted Jan 18, 2008 1:17 pm PST
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"Underrated"
Mariska is my all time favourite actress.
Continue » Posted Dec 26, 2007 2:29 am PST
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"Gorgeous"
One of the most beautiful women on TV!!!
Continue » Posted Oct 28, 2007 4:12 am PST
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Can't Hurry Love
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Downtown (1986)
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Modeled after the movie Turner and Hooch , the series followed the adventures of a New York cop in a California beach town. His partner was a dog whose thoughts were voiced for the audience to hear. more