Mariska Hargitay - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 23, 1964 |
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| Age | 62 |
| Birthplace | Santa Monica, California, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius - (see also Mariska Hargitay's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Starring as Olivia Benson in 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' |
Intro
Mariska Hargitay is an American actress, producer, and director best known for her role as Olivia Benson on the long-running NBC drama series 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'. She has earned critical acclaim, including an Emmy and a Golden Globe for her performance in the series.
Early Life & Background
Mariska Hargitay was born to actress Jayne Mansfield and bodybuilder and actor Mickey Hargitay. She is of Hungarian and German descent on her father's side and has two half-siblings. Her mother died in a car accident when Mariska was three years old.
Career Highlights
- Won a Primetime Emmy Award (2006) and a Golden Globe (2005) for Best Actress in a Drama Series for 'Law & Order: SVU'
- Appeared in multiple feature films and television series, including 'ER' and 'Downtown'
- Founded the Joyful Heart Foundation to support survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse
Trivia
- Speaks English, Hungarian, Spanish, French, and Italian
- Her mother, Jayne Mansfield, was a legendary Hollywood actress of the 1950s and 1960s
- Hargitay has played Olivia Benson since 1999, making her one of the longest-running female leads in TV drama history
FAQs
People also ask
Mariska Hargitay is 62 years old.
Mariska Hargitay was born the 23 January 1964.
Santa Monica, California, United States.
On Her Birth-Day
About January 23rd, 1964, in brief:
- Day of the week: January 23rd, 1964 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: There! I've Said It Again by Bobby Vinton
- #1 UK song: Glad All Over by Dave Clark Five
- Popular movie: My Fair Lady directed by George Cukor
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