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Mariska Hargitay
★ Acting

Mariska Hargitay

Born 1964 · Los Angeles, California, USA · Active 1949–2026

Born in 1964, Mariska Hargitay made her film debut in the horror-comedy Ghoulies (1985), showcasing her early talent in a genre that blends humor and fright. She further solidified her presence in cult cinema with roles in Welcome to 18 (1986) and Jocks (1986), where her performances captured the spirit of the era's exploitation films. Hargitay's work in these titles reflects an intriguing pivot from her early roles to her later fame as a serious actress, ultimately leading her to the acclaimed role of Olivia Benson.

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Ghoulies

Ghoulies

1985 ★ 4.7
as Donna

When a college student inherits an old mansion he finds he has also inherited its residents--a bunch of slimy, hairy, fanged creatures who'll do anything for him...even kill.

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Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB

Filmography

90 credits
2020s 10 credits
2025
Movie ★ 8.0
2025
TV ★ 5.5
2022
Winona Ryder: The Ghosts She Called as Actress on the Stage (archive footage) (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.7
2022
Gutsy as Self
TV ★ 3.5
2021
Movie
2021
Law & Order: Organized Crime as Captain Olivia Benson
TV ★ 7.9
2020
30 Rock: A One-Time Special as Mariska Hargitay
Movie ★ 6.3
2020
TV ★ 5.8
2020
TV ★ 8.1
2010s 11 credits
2019
TV ★ 6.4
2017
Movie ★ 6.4
2015
Movie ★ 8.5
2015
Movie ★ 6.4
2015
TV ★ 6.1
2014
Chicago P.D. as Olivia Benson
TV ★ 8.4
2014
TV ★ 5.2
2013
Stuck as Narrator
Movie ★ 5.4
2012
Chicago Fire as Olivia Benson
TV ★ 8.4
2010
F--k as Mariska
Movie ★ 5.8
2000s 7 credits
2009
TV ★ 5.0
2008
The Love Guru as Mariska Hargitay (uncredited)
Movie ★ 4.1
2005
TV ★ 8.1
2004
Plain Truth as Ellie Harrison
Movie ★ 6.1
2003
TV ★ 5.6
2003
JoJo's Circus as Queen Regina (voice)
TV ★ 6.9
2001
Perfume as Darcy
Movie ★ 4.8
1990s 29 credits
1999
Lake Placid as Myra Okubo
Movie ★ 5.9
1999
TV ★ 7.9
1997
Night Sins as Paige Price
Movie ★ 5.6
1997
Movie ★ 6.0
1997
The View as Self
TV ★ 4.4
1997
TV ★ 7.2
1997
Prince Street as Nina Echeverria
TV ★ 8.7
1996
TV ★ 8.2
1996
The Daily Show as Self - Guest
TV ★ 6.4
1995
Leaving Las Vegas as Hooker At Bar
Movie ★ 7.3
1995
The Single Guy as Kate Conklin
TV ★ 5.8
1995
Can't Hurry Love as Didi Edelstein
TV ★ 6.5
1994
Movie ★ 6.4
1994
ER as Cynthia Hooper
TV ★ 7.8
1994
Ellen as Dara
TV ★ 6.1
1994
TV ★ 8.0
1993
Blind Side as Melanie
Movie ★ 5.5
1993
Bank Robber as Marisa Benoit
Movie ★ 4.4
1993
Come the Morning as Church Woman
Movie ★ 5.0
1993
TV ★ 7.3
1993
Hotel Room as Tina
TV ★ 6.2
1993
TV ★ 6.4
1992
Tequila and Bonetti as Angela Garcia
TV ★ 6.6
1992
TV ★ 5.4
1992
Grapevine as Katie
TV ★ 7.3
1991
Movie ★ 6.3
1991
Movie ★ 6.0
1991
Strawberry Road as Jill Banner
Movie ★ 9.5
1990
Law & Order as Olivia Benson
TV ★ 7.3
1980s 13 credits
1989
Finish Line as Lisa Karsh
Movie ★ 5.8
1989
Seinfeld as Melissa (Elaine)
TV ★ 8.3
1989
Baywatch as Lisa Peters
TV ★ 6.0
1989
Booker as Michelle Larkin
TV ★ 5.3
1988
Movie ★ 8.0
1988
TV ★ 7.2
1987
TV ★ 6.3
1987
TV ★ 6.6
1986
Jocks as Nicole
Movie ★ 4.3
1986
Movie ★ 3.3
1986
Downtown as Jesse Smith
TV ★ 7.0
1985
Ghoulies as Donna
Movie ★ 4.9
1981
Falcon Crest as Carly Fixx
TV ★ 5.7
1970s 1 credit
1975
Saturday Night Live as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
TV ★ 6.9
1960s 2 credits
1969
TV ★ 7.1
1962
TV ★ 6.6
1950s 1 credit
1952
Today as Self
TV ★ 5.7
1940s 2 credits
1949
The Emmy Awards as Self - Nominee
TV ★ 7.9
1949
TV ★ 7.9
Crew Credits
2020s 6 credits
2026
Movie
2025
Movie ★ 8.0
2025
Movie ★ 8.0
2025
Nuns vs. The Vatican Executive Producer
Movie ★ 9.0
2025
Movie ★ 7.0
2021
BLKBX: wht r u hding? Executive Producer
Movie
2010s 5 credits
2019
The Planters Associate Producer
Movie ★ 6.2
2019
My Beautiful Stutter Executive Producer
Movie ★ 10.0
2019
Emanuel Co-Producer
Movie ★ 6.1
2017
Movie ★ 6.4
2013
Santorini Blue Associate Producer
Movie ★ 3.0
1990s 3 credits
1999
TV ★ 7.9
1999
TV ★ 7.9
1999
TV ★ 7.9