Quick Info
| Profession | Actress, Philanthropist, Producer, Director |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 23/01/1964 |
| Age | 62 years |
| Birthplace | Santa Monica, California, United States |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Mariska Magdolna Hargitay |
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| Known For | Playing Olivia Benson on NBC's Law & Order: Special Victims Unit since 1999, the longest-running character in American primetime drama |
| Awards | Emmy Award (2006), Golden Globe Award, Hollywood Walk of Fame star (2013), News and Documentary Emmy (2017) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Marymount High School, Los Angeles |
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| University | UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television (attended but did not complete) |
Personal Life
| Certified Rape Counselor | 1 |
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| Activism | Advocate for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse |
Family
| Mother | Jayne Mansfield (actress) |
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Career
| Television |
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| Production | Co-produced HBO documentary I Am Evidence (2017) |
| Production Company | Mighty Entertainment (launched 2025) |
| Directorial Work | My Mom Jayne (2025) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Founded the Joyful Heart Foundation in 2004 to support survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse, and human trafficking | |
| 2. Received letters and emails from women seeking comfort after playing Benson, which inspired her to become a rape crisis counselor | |
| 3. Directed documentary My Mom Jayne about her mother Jayne Mansfield |