Mariska Magdolna Hargitay (/ məˈrɪʃkə ˈhɑːrɡɪteɪ / mə - RISH - kə HAR - ghih - tay; born January 23, 1964) is an American actress best known for her role as Detective / Sergeant / Lieutenant Olivia Benson on the NBC drama series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, for which she has earned multiple awards and nominations, including winning a Primetime Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award.
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Mariska Magdolna Hargitay