‘Law & Order: SVU’ Cast Now & Then: Photos Of Mariska Hargitay & More

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September 26, 2019 5:43PM EDT

‘Law & Order: Special Victims’ is the longest-running live-action show in history. See photos of the cast over the years.

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‘Law & Order: SVU’ Season 21

‘Law & Order: SVU’ Season 21 — ‘Law & Order: SVU’ is reaching a major milestone with season 21. The show is now the longest-running primetime live-action series. The show premiered in 1999 and has become a phenomenon. ‘I’m deeply proud to be a part of this groundbreaking show, and humbled to make television history today,’ Mariska said in a statement. ‘The longevity and continued success of ‘SVU’ is a testament not only to the show’s powerful storytelling and ability to connect with viewers, but to its necessity. We have told important stories for 20 years, and we will continue to tell them.’ The show currently stars Mariska Hargitay as Det. Olivia Benson, Ice-T as Det. Fin Tutuola, Kelli Giddish as Det. Amanda Rollins, and Peter Scanavino as Det. Sonny Carisi. Mariska has been on the show since the first season. The series previously starred Christopher Meloni, Diane Neal, Stephanie March, Danny Pino, Tamara Tunie, Raúl Esparza, and more. Notable guest stars include Hilary Duff, Bradley Cooper, Robin Williams, John Stamos, James Van Der Beek, Sarah Hyland, and more. See more photos of ‘Law & Order: SVU’ in our gallery now.

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‘Law & Order: Special Victim’s Unit’ Season 1 Cast

‘Law & Order: Special Victim’s Unit’ Season 1 Cast — The series debuted on Sept. 20, 1999. The show starred Dean Winters as Detective Brian Cassidy, Dann Florek as Captain Donald Cragen, Mariska Hargitay as Detective Olivia Benson, Christopher Meloni as Detective Elliot Stabler, Michelle Hurd as Detective Monique Jefferies, and Richard Belzer as Detective John Munch.

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Mariska Hargitay

Mariska Hargitay — Mariska Hargitay plays the one and only Det. Olivia Benson. She has been on the show since the very first season.

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Ice-T

Ice-T — Ice-T plays Det. Fin Tutuola. Ice-T joined the show in season 2.

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Kelli Giddish

Kelli Giddish — Kelli Giddish plays Det. Amanda Rollins. Kelli joined the cast in season 13.

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Peter Scanavino

Peter Scanavino — Peter Scanavino plays Det. Sonny Carisi. He joined the cast in season 16.

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Mariska Hargitay & Christopher Meloni

Mariska Hargitay & Christopher Meloni — Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni formed an unbreakable bond as Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler. They are the ultimate dynamic duo.

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Christopher Meloni

Christopher Meloni — Christopher Meloni played Elliot Stabler. He exited the series at the end of season 12.

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Dan Florek

Dan Florek — Dan Florek played Capt. Dan Cragen. He starred on the show from season 1 to 15. He had previously starred on ‘Law & Order.’

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B.D. Wong

B.D. Wong — B.D. Wong starred as Dr. George Huang, a forensic psychiatrist. He joined the show in season 2. His last appearance was in season 17.

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Ice-T & Richard Belzer

Ice-T & Richard Belzer — Ice-T & Richard Belzer’s Fin & Munch were partners at one point. Richard Belzer was one of the original cast members. He was a main cast member from season 1 to 15. His last appearance was in season 17.

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