Mariska Hargitay – Born In 1964

Mariska Hargitay has undoubtedly appeared on your TV screen in 20 years. While the actress has a vast list of credits, she’s most known for her role as Olivia Benson in the long-running NBC series Law & Order: SVU. Since the show’s premiere in 1999, Hargitay has been a fan favorite. She’s also played the character in guest arcs on other episodes of Law & Order: Trial By Jury, Chicago P.D., and Law & Order: Organized Crime.

However, the actress was already in the public spotlight before appearing in front of the camera. She’s the daughter of Hollywood legend Jayne Mansfield and former Mr. Universe Mickey Hargitay. She followed in her mother’s footsteps as she grew older. Hargitay is now one of TV’s most well-known actors, while Benson is one of the show’s most popular characters. Just ask Taylor Swift, who gave one of her kitties the name Olivia Benson.