Eddie Hargitay

Biography

Hargitay is an American actor, born in Hollywood, California. His godfather and great uncle was actor and former Mr. Universe Mickey Hargitay. His cousins are Mickey Hargitay and Jayne Mansfield's children, Miklos, Zolton and Mariska Hargitay of 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' fame. Continuing this acting lineage, he attended the Lee Strasberg Film and Theatre Institute and was awarded multiple scholarships while in attendance. Hargitay was mentored by David Lee Strasberg and 'Pretty in Pink' Director Howard Deutch. He has performed in several theatre, television and film productions and most recently "Webisodes". Hargitay can be scene in the American Eagle Campaign 'It's a Mall World' directed by Heroes star and friend Milo Ventimiglia. In January of 2012 Eddie made his Directorial debut with a comedy he has written, produced, and starred in called 'Black- Eyed Paper Cowboys', It's an Urban tail about starting over in Los Angeles. IMDb Mini Biography By: Anonymous Trivia Godson of Actor Mickey Hargitay. Cousin of Actress Mariska Hargitay. Fan of playwrights Sam Shepard, John Patrick Shanley James McLure, and David Mamet. Enjoys Boxing. Enjoys working on and restoring new and vintage motorcycles. Good friends with Actor Milo Ventimiglia. Played Bass guitar in a L.A. Based Band called "The Last Cold Dollar" for ten years with his brother. Rides a Custom Ducati Monster. Enjoys Surfing.