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Mickey Hargitay - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 06, 1926 |
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| Died | September 14, 2006 (age 80) |
| Birthplace | Budapest, Hungary |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn - (see also Mickey Hargitay's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Being Mr. Universe 1955, film work in the 1950s-1960s, marriage to Jayne Mansfield, father of Mariska Hargitay |
Intro
Mickey Hargitay was a Hungarian-American actor and former Mr. Universe known for his work in bodybuilding and for his roles in films during the 1950s-1960s. He was also the husband of actress Jayne Mansfield and the father of actress Mariska Hargitay.
Early Life & Background
Mickey Hargitay was born Miklós Hargitay in Budapest, Hungary. He was an accomplished athlete early in life, particularly excelling in speed skating and soccer. He emigrated to the United States in 1947, escaping post-World War II instability in Hungary.
Career Highlights
- Won the Mr. Universe bodybuilding title in 1955
- Starred in several films alongside Jayne Mansfield, including 'Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?' (1957)
- Appeared in European action and horror films through the 1960s and 1970s
- Inducted into the National Fitness Hall of Fame
Trivia
- Father of 'Law & Order: SVU' star Mariska Hargitay.
- Worked as a plumber and carpenter before becoming a bodybuilder and actor.
- Is a member of the International Federation of Bodybuilding & Fitness Hall of Fame.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Mickey Hargitay born?
Mickey Hargitay was born the 6 January 1926.
Where is Mickey Hargitay from?
Budapest, Hungary.
On His Birth-Day
About January 6th, 1926, in brief:
- Day of the week: January 6th, 1926 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Son of the Sheik directed by George Fitzmaurice
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