EntertainmentAmerican1964 – present
Mariska Hargitay
Detective Amanda Rollins on 'Law & Order: SVU' and founder of Joyful Heart Foundation
Biography
An American actress best known for her iconic role as Detective Amanda Rollins on 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,' which she has played since 1999. She is also a humanitarian and founder of the Joyful Heart Foundation.
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Quick Facts
Category
Entertainment
Nationality
American
Born
1964
Thinking about the name
Mariska
Hungarian origin
“A Hungarian diminutive of Maria, meaning 'of the sea' in its root form, with the -ska ending giving it a crisp, distinctive sound. Mariska gained international recognition through popular culture while maintaining genuine Eastern European roots. The name balances playfulness with elegance, feeling both approachable and memorable.”