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Who does Christopher Meloni play on Law and Order?

CHRISTOPHER Meloni is mostly known for his years with the Law and Order franchise.

Let's take a look at Christopher Meloni's character Elliot Stabler throughout the span of the show.

Christopher Meloni is mostly known for his years with the Law and Order franchise
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Christopher Meloni is mostly known for his years with the Law and Order franchiseCredit: Getty images/ nbc-will hart

Who does Christopher Meloni play on Law and Order?

Christopher Meloni is an actor best known for playing Detective Elliot Stabler on the hit shows, Law and Order: SVU and Organized Crime.

Prior to moving to the Organized Crime Control Bureau, Elliot Stabler was working for the Special Victims Unit.

He worked alongside his partner Olivia Benson, portrayed by Mariska Hargitay, for 12 years.

In 2011, Stabler retired from his job after fatally shooting a teenage girl who was shooting at her mother's killers.

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This was the last time Stabler was seen on Law and Order: SVU.

Ten years later, Meloni returned to the Law and Order franchise as Stabler for their spin-off Organized Crime.

Stabler revealed that during his time away, he worked as private security and later an NYPD liaison detective in Rome, Italy.

He returned to the force after his wife died due to a car bombing reuniting with Benson once more.

His relationship with Benson has always been complicated and fans hope to see the two finally get together in the seasons to come.

Who is Christopher Meloni?

Christopher Peter Meloni was born on April 2, 1961, in Washinton, DC.

Prior to catching his acting break, Meloni worked as a construction worker, bouncer, bartender, and personal trainer.

He broke into acting slowly, first getting a few parts in commercials and short-lived television series.

It wasn't until 1998 that he got his big break on the HBO series Oz.

Just one year after that show aired, he began as Stabler on Law & Order.

Christopher Meloni returned to the Law and Order franchise after leaving SVU in 2011
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Christopher Meloni returned to the Law and Order franchise after leaving SVU in 2011Credit: Getty Images/NBC-Will Hart

Meloni also worked on Man of Steel, The Handmaid's Tale, and Pose.

Meloni also worked as a voice actor for shows such as American Dad! and Rick and Morty.

Meloni married Doris Sherman Williams in 1995 and share two children: Sophia and Dante.

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What is Christopher Meloni's net worth?

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Christopher Meloni has an estimated net worth of around $30million.

Meloni reportedly makes over $300,000 per episode on Law and Order: Organized Crime.

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