Christopher Meloni

Birth Name:

Christopher Peter Meloni

Birth Place:

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Profession

Actor, Director, Producer, Writer, Soundtrack

A longtime supporter of the Human Rights Campaign
Was nominated for three Prism Awards for Performance in a Drama Series Episode for "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit․"
Graduated from University of Colorado at Boulder with a degree in History in 1983
Married production designer Sherman Williams in 1995
Trained under acting teacher Sanford Meisner at the Neighborhood Playhouse
Worked as a construction worker, club bouncer, bartender and personal trainer before becoming a professional actor
Made his screen acting debut in the TV series "The Equalizer" in 1988
Quote: "All aspects of life that I look around, I'm very thankful to be standing where I am․"
Quote: "You need humor to counteract the drama; they're all human moments, ultimately․ But at the end of the day, it's about people looking for love, for purpose, and a place for meaning․"
Best known for his role as Detective Elliot Stabler in "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" and as Chris Keller in "Oz․"
Often takes on the role of characters who display intense emotions
Appeared in a McDonalds commercial "Blind Date" in 1987
Was inducted into his high school's Hall of Fame for being a member of their 1978 undefeated football team

1999OFTA Television Award - Best Guest Actor in a Cable Series:Winner
2004Prism Award - Performance in a TV Drama Series Episode:Nominated
2006OFTA Television Award - Best Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
2006Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
2008Prism Award - Performance in a Drama Series Episode:Nominated
2009Prism Award - Performance in a Drama Episode:Nominated
2014Gold Derby TV Award - Comedy Guest Actor:Nominated
2019Gold Derby TV Award - Drama Guest Actor:Nominated
2019INOCA TV - Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
2019OFTA Television Award - Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
2021HCA Award - Best Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Drama:Nominated
2022ACCEC Award - Favorite TV Actor:Winner
2024Astra TV Award - Best Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Drama Series:Nominated

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