Known for her portrayal of “Olivia Benson” on Law and Order: Special Victims Unit for the past 20 years, Mariska Hargitay is loved worldwide by fans. Here are some little-known facts about the actress.
- Actress Mariska Hargitay is very famous
- Mostly for her role in SVU
- Learn some fun facts about her
Born Mariska Magdolna Hargitay on January 23rd, 1964 in Santa Monica, California, Mariska is the daughter of former Mr. Universe actor and bodybuilder Mickey Hargitay and 1950s actress Jayne Mansfield.
Facts About Law and Order: SVU Star Mariska Hargitay
Her father was born in Budapest, Hungary so her first and middle names are Hungarian for Mary Magdalene. Mariska has two older brothers, three half-siblings from her mother’s first and third marriages and a half-sister from her father’s first marriage.
