Christopher Meloni

Christopher Meloni, born in 1961, is an American actor whose career spans television and film, marked by his enduring portrayal of NYPD Detective Elliot Stabler in "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" and its spinoff "Law & Order: Organized Crime." Nominated for an Emmy in 2006, Meloni's versatility is evident in his roles ranging from Jimmy Liery in "NYPD Blue" to Chris Keller in "Oz," Roman in "True Blood," and Commander Winslow in "The Handmaid's Tale." His filmography includes ensemble casts in "12 Monkeys," "Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas," and "Man of Steel," alongside his distinctive presence in lighter fare like "Wet Hot American Summer" and "Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle.