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Christopher Peter Meloni (; born April 2, 1961) is an American actor. He is known for portraying NYPD Detective Elliot Stabler on the NBC legal drama series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999–2011, 2021–present) and its spin-off Organized Crime (2021–2025), for which he was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award. He also played Chris Keller on the HBO prison drama Oz (1998–2003), and starred in and executive produced the Syfy series Happy! (2017–2019). Meloni's film credits include 12 Monkeys (1995), Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998), Runaway Bride (1999), Wet Hot American Summer (2001), Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004), Green Lantern: First Flight (2009), 42 (2013) and Man of Steel (2013).

Quick facts about Christopher Meloni

  • Full name: Christopher Meloni
  • Born: 1961-04-02
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q380095

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Who is Christopher Meloni?

Christopher Peter Meloni (; born April 2, 1961) is an American actor.

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Christopher Meloni is United States.

When was Christopher Meloni born?

Christopher Meloni was born on 1961-04-02.

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