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DirectorProducerBorn Jan 23, 1964 (age 62) Los Angeles, California, USA

Mariska Hargitay

On July 8, 2026
#72▲20most popular person online
ATTENTION16.0Attention Score

Mariska Hargitay

Mariska Magdolna Hargitay (born January 23, 1964) is an American actress, director, producer, and philanthropist. She is known for her role as Olivia Benson in the NBC drama series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, a role she has played since 1999. Hargitay made her debut in the music video 'She Loves My Car' by Ronnie Milsap and appeared in the horror comedy film Ghoulies (1985). She had recurring roles in Falcon Crest (1988) and Downtown (1986) and has appeared in numerous films and television series. Hargitay has received several awards, including a Golden Globe, two People's Choice Awards, and a Primetime Emmy. In addition to her acting career, she founded the Joyful Heart Foundation.

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BirthdayJan 23, 1964
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Daily Popularity History
Daily Attention Score for Mariska Hargitay over the last 30 days
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Daily Attention Score rankings for Mariska Hargitay
Current#72▲20of 67,958 peopleOn Jul 8, 202616.0 score1-Year#285365-day averageJul 2025 – Jul 20268.1 scoreAll-Time Peak#761of 66,848 peopleJun 16 – Jul 15, 202535.5 score
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Time on top

How much of the past 365 days Mariska Hargitay spent at the top of TV
Days in Top 10
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#515 of 869 people to reach the top 10
<1% of the past 365 days
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Mariska Hargitay Top TV Shows
Mariska Hargitay's shows ranked by Attention Score
1
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest · 1 ep · 2009 – Present
10.2
2
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Olivia Benson · 595 ep · 1999 – Present
5.1
3
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Self - Cameo (uncredited) · 1 ep · 1975 – Present
3.9
4
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Olivia Benson (uncredited) · 1 ep · 1975 – Present
3.9
5
The Daily Show
The Daily Show
Self - Guest · 1 ep · 1996 – Present
3.5
6
ER
ER
Cynthia Hooper · 13 ep · 1994 – 2009
3.3
7
Law & Order
Law & Order
Olivia Benson · 7 ep · 1990 – Present
3.0
8
Seinfeld
Seinfeld
Melissa (Elaine) · 2 ep · 1989 – 1998
3.0
9
Chicago Fire
Chicago Fire
Olivia Benson · 1 ep · 2012 – Present
2.2
10
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self · 1 ep · 2014 – Present
1.8
11
Chicago P.D.
Chicago P.D.
Olivia Benson · 3 ep · 2014 – Present
1.7
12
Sesame Street
Sesame Street
1969 – Present
1.4
13
The View
The View
Self · 3 ep · 1997 – Present
1.0
14
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self - Guest · 2 ep · 2015 – 2026
0.8
15
Law & Order: Organized Crime
Law & Order: Organized Crime
Captain Olivia Benson · 14 ep · 2021 – 2025
0.8
16
Today
Today
Self · 2 ep · 1952 – Present
0.7
17
The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self · 1 ep · 2019 – 2026
0.4
18
Late Show with David Letterman
Late Show with David Letterman
Self - Guest · 2 ep · 1993 – 2015
0.3
19
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self · 2 ep · 2014 – Present
0.3
20
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self - Guest · 7 ep · 2014 – Present
0.3
21
How To with John Wilson
How To with John Wilson
Self · 1 ep · 2020 – 2023
0.2
22
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Self · 2 ep · 1992 – 2013
0.2
23
The Drew Barrymore Show
The Drew Barrymore Show
Self · 2 ep · 2020 – Present
0.2
24
Gutsy
Gutsy
Self · 1 ep · 2022
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