Eddie Hargitay

Hargitay is an American actor, born in Hollywood, California to first generation immigrants. His mother, Thai-Chinese and raised in Vietnam, and his father, Hungarian, met in an "English as a second language" class at Fairfax High school in Los Angeles.

Eddie is a Lifetime Member of The Actors Studio and graduate of The Lee Strasberg Film & Theatre Institute, where he was mentored by David Lee Strasberg, 'Pretty in Pink' director Howard Deutch, and actor Martin Landau. An experienced motorcyclist, Eddie has shot two campaigns as a rider for Harley Davidson. He is an avid rider and motorcycle enthusiast.

A seasoned dramatic actor with procedural skills, Eddie has performed in several theatre, television and film productions; earning his SAG status on the set of David Fincher's Fight Club. He plays "Officer Montero" on Law & Order SVU opposite his cousin, Mariska Hargitay. Mariska's father, Mickey Hargitay, was Eddie's godfather.