- Born
- Nickname
- Pepe
- Height5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
- 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.
- IMDb mini biography by: Representative
- RelativesMariska Hargitay(Cousin)Zoltán Hargitay(Cousin)
- Enjoys working on and restoring new and vintage motorcycles.
- Godson and nephew of Mickey Hargitay.
- Played bass guitar in an LA-based band called "The Last Cold Dollar" .
- Lifetime Member of The Actors Studio.
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