Law & Order: SVU has won numerous awards and nominations, and the show is now in its 21st season. This crime series is the longest-running live-action series on television. Although many actors have come and gone, some have stuck to the show as fan favorites. When we list all of them, Christopher Meloni, the show’s a detective Elliott Stabler surely tops the list.
Meloni has been working as an actor for a long time now! So, we are pretty sure that this actor has accumulated a substantial monetary value. So, what is Christopher Meloni’s net worth? How did he earn his money? Let’s Find Out!
Who Is Christopher Meloni? His Wiki, Bio
Christopher Meloni is an actor known for playing Detective Elliot Stabler on NBC’s series in nearly 300 episodes from 2001 to 2015. Christopher born on April 2nd, 1961, to Cecile and Charles Robert, in Washington, D.C. Also, he has a brother and sister.
After graduation, Meloni went to the University of Colorado at Boulder, where he studied acting and earned a degree in history in 1983. Later, he moved to New York to continued his studies at the Neighborhood Playhouse.
Meloni’s Rise To Stardom; Career Highlights
Meloni succeeded in winning the hearts of millions of fans for playing Elliot for 12 seasons. However, he took a break from his role due to some personal reasons. Meloni spent his two years fro acting on different series and movies.
His first noticeable role was as the hot-headed son of Mafia don in 1996 thriller ‘Bound’ that grossed over $7 million at the time. Subsequently, he did various roles for many televisions and films.
His life changed after doing the role of bisexual criminal Chris Keller on the HBO’s series ‘Oz’ from 1998 to 2003. It also received a nomination for an Emmy Award in 2006 for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. At the same time, Meloni portrayed Det. Elliot but left after season 12. Now, he returned on the show after a year gap for its new season.
Moreover, Meloni also had a role as a gay hotel desk clerk in the 1998 movie ‘Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.’ Furthermore, he has had a supporting role in the film ‘Man of Steel.’ Also, he had a significant role as an incredibly powerful vampire in season 5 of ‘True Blood.’
What Is Christopher Meloni Working On Now?
As of now, Christopher is working on his new projects and is reportedly returning to Law & Order this season. Recently, in the Sci-fi series ‘Happy,’ he played the lead role of Nick Sax, a disgraced cop with some serious substance abuse problems which aired for two seasons before it was sacked for poor ratings.
Now, he is pursuing his time for an upcoming new animated web series ‘Harley Quinn’ that is set to premiere on 29 November 2019 on DC Universe. He also played an active role in another web series, ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ in September this year on MGM and Hulu.
How Much Is Christopher Meloni’s Net Worth?
Christopher has come a long way as an actor now. Before he was a superstar TV actor, he worked as a construction worker as well as bouncer, bartender and personal trainer. He in his early days started with TV commercials.
So, what’s his net worth? How much does he earn per episode? Let’s find out.
Christopher makes a living out of movies and televisions. He has starred in hit movies such as Wet Hot American Summer, Diary of Teenage Girl, and many others, hence Christopher now has a considerable net worth of $30 million.
House & Cars Details
The SVU star and wife Sherman have been living happily together with their two children for more than two decades in Manhattan highrise. Meloni’s NYC mansion now reportedly is valued at $67 million. The 13,000 square foot mansion has seven bedrooms, ten and a half bathroom with an indoor swimming pool. Additionally, it has a library, a master bedroom, and a spa.
Also, he reportedly has purchased a $5.25 million worth house in Los Angeles with five bedrooms, five and a half bathrooms with a formal living and dining room, and a red brick fireplace.
There’s no doubt that the actor drives an expensive car around New York City. However, he has not revealed the details of his car collection to the media.
Christopher Meloni Wiki, Bio, Net Worth, Married
Name | Christopher Peter Meloni |
Birth Date | April 2, 1961 |
Place | Washington, D.C. |
Age | 58 years old |
Profession | Actor |
Net Worth | $30 Million |
Marital Status | Married |
Spouse | Doris Sherman Williams |
Children | Two |
Famous For | Law and Order: SVU |