Mariska Hargitay is an American actress and producer. She is also known for her work in films like ‘The Perfect Weapon’ and ‘Lake Placid’.
Mariska Hargitay Biography
| Real Name | Mariska Magdolna Hargitay |
| Nickname | Mariska Hargitay |
| Profession | Actress, producer and philanthropist |
| Date of Birth | 23 January 1964 |
| Age | 62 years, as of 2026 |
| Birth Place | Santa Monica, California, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Santa Monica, California, USA |
| Gender | Female |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Ethnicity | American |
| Religion | Christian |
| Social Media |
Education Qualification
| School | Marymount High school |
| College | UCLA School of Theater Films and Television |
| Education Qualification | She left college before completing her degree |
Mariska Hargitay Age
Mariska Hargitay was born on 23 January 1964 in Santa Monica, California, United States. She is 62 years old as of 2026, and her zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Mariska Hargitay Relationships
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Boyfriend | Peter Hermann |
| Spouse/Husband | Peter Hermann (m. 2004) |
| Children | 3 – one biological son August and two adopted children daughter Amaya and son Andrew. |
Mariska Hargitay Family
| Father’s Name | Nelson Sardelli |
| Mother’s Name | Jayne Mansfield |
| Brother’s Name | Miklos and Zoltan (older brother) Antonio Cimber (half-brother) |
| Sister’s Name | Jayne Marie Mansfield (half-sister) Tina Hargitay (half-sister) |
Mariska Hargitay Television Shows
| TV Shows | Release Date |
|---|---|
| Downtown | 1986 |
| Freddy’s nightmares | 1988 |
| Baywatch | 1989 |
| Adam-12 | 1991 |
| All American Girl | 1995 |
| The single Guy | 1996 |
| Law & order | 2000-24 |
| Palin Truth | 2004 |
| Chicago Fire | 2015 |
| Gutsy | 2022 |
Mariska Hargitay Movies
- 1985 – Ghoulies
- 1987 – Jocks
- 1991 – The Perfect Weapon
- 1993 – Bank Robber
- 1999 – Lake Placid
- 2001 – Perfume
- 2008 – The Love Guru
- 2017 – I Am Evidence
Mariska Hargitay Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 172 cm In meters – 1.72 m In feet & inches – 5’7” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 60 kg In pounds – 130 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Dark brown |
| Hair Colour | Dark brown |
| Body Measurements | 37-28-36 |
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Mariska Hargitay Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $100 Million (As of 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | Around $13 to $15 Million (annual) |
| Salary (approx) | Update soon |
| Income Source | Acting, producing, and other |
Some Lesser Facts About Mariska Hargitay
- Mariska Hargitay was born at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, California, the daughter of actress and 1950s sex symbol Jayne Mansfield.
- Her putative father was the Hungarian-born former Mr. Universe, Mickey Hargitay.
- Her biological father was later revealed to be singer Nelson Sardelli.
- She was raised Catholic and has two older brothers, Miklos and Zoltan, as well as three half-siblings.
- While attending high school, she was active in cheerleading, student government, athletics, and the theater program.
- She enjoyed acting and enrolled at UCLA after graduating from high school in 1982.
- By the time she was a freshman in college, she had an agent and several small roles to her credit.
- In 1982, she was crowned Miss Beverly Hills USA.
- She left before completing her degree and attended Groundlings Theater and school in Los Angeles.
- She competed in the Miss California USA pageant the following year and placed as fourth runner-up.
- In 1988, she had a recurring role as Carly Fixx in the soap opera Falcon Crest.
- In 2004, Mariska Hargitay married Peter Hermann, an actor whom she met on the set of Law & Order: SVU.
- She is the godmother to Sophia, one of co-star Christopher Meloni’s children.
- In a 2010 interview, she stated that she considers herself a Christian.
FAQ:
How old is Mariska Hargitay?
62 years, as of 2026
Who is Mariska Hargitay’s husband?
She is married to actor Peter Hermann since 2004.
What is Mariska Hargitay’s net worth?
Apprxo – $100 million (as of 2025)
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