About
Christopher Meloni is an American actor best known for his role as Detective Elliot Stabler on 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' and its spin-off 'Organized Crime', earning him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. He also starred as Chris Keller on the HBO drama 'Oz' and in the Syfy series 'Happy!', showcasing his range across different genres. Meloni has built a successful career on television.
Career Timeline
Oz Breakthrough Role
Gained recognition for his role in 'Oz'.
Law & Order: SVU
Starred as Detective Elliot Stabler on 'SVU'.
Leaves Law and Order
Left 'Law & Order: SVU' after 12 seasons.
Happy! Series
Starred in and executive produced 'Happy!'
SVU Spinoff Organized Crime
Returned to 'Law & Order' with 'Organized Crime'.
Continues Television Stardom
Continues to star in television roles.
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Last updated: February 21, 2026