Christopher Meloni

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Characters played by Christopher Meloni

Elliot Stabler — Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)

Veteran detective in the NYPD Special Victims Unit, deeply involved in the squad's investigations of sexually oriented crimes at Manhattan's 16th precinct, pursuing justice for victims of rape, child abuse and trafficking while working with the Manhattan district attorney's office on prosecutions.

Chris Keller — Oz (1997)

Inmate not completely affiliated with a particular faction, struggling to survive in Em City.

Colonel Nathan Hardy — Man of Steel (2013)

Military officer pursuing Superman

Nick Sax — HAPPY! (2017)

Nick Sax is a disgraced police detective who has become a social outcast, supporting his drinking and substance abuse through work as a hitman. After a cardiac arrest, he can see Happy and reluctantly joins the search for Hailey, his estranged daughter, gradually confronting his failed identity as the heroic cop she imagined.

Mort — Sin City: A Dame to Kill For (2014)

Local resident or minor criminal, part of the city's gritty atmosphere.

Freakshow — Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004)

Tow-truck driver who helps Harold and Kumar after a car crash.

Johnnie Marzzone — Bound (1996)

Johnnie Marzzone is Gino's son and Caesar's hostile Mafia rival. He kills Shelly, creating pressure around the stolen money, then arrives at Caesar's apartment with Gino and taunts Caesar after flirting with Violet. Caesar falsely accuses him of theft before shooting him.

Frank Holloway — Carriers (2009)

Frank Holloway is a survivor traveling with his infected daughter, Jodie Holloway, after their vehicle runs out of fuel. He initially attacks the traveling group, but later insists that they take his vehicle to a high school where a serum is rumored to exist. His desperation over Jodie shapes the group's decisions before Brian leaves them behind.

Josh — Little Brother (2026)

Josh is Rudd's older brother and a billionaire who consistently outshines Rudd at family gatherings. He refuses to let Rudd sell his mansion, intensifying Rudd's jealousy and insecurity. At a party, Josh connects easily with Marcus, prompting Rudd's panic; he is then pushed from a balcony and saved by Marcus.

Roger Simmons — Snatched (2017)

A rugged American encountered in Colombia who reluctantly agrees to guide Emily and Linda to the U.S. consulate. He proves helpful but meets a tragic end when he falls to his death from a cliff during their jungle escape.

Jack — Nights in Rodanthe (2008)

Jack is Adrienne's estranged husband, who left her for another woman and is in the process of divorcing her. During a weekend visit involving their children, he says that he still loves Adrienne and wants to return home, but she tells him she needs time and space to decide what she wants.

Leo Durocher — 42 (2013)

Brooklyn Dodgers manager who defends Robinson by rejecting a players' petition against him. His suspension due to a personal scandal leads to Burt Shotton taking over managerial duties.

Career Overview

Christopher Meloni has 87 screen credits in a career dating back to 1969. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Harold & Kumar Series with 2 titles. Signature works include Law & Order: Organized Crime, HAPPY!, Man of Steel. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
87
Birth Date
1961-04-02
Birth Place
Washington, D.C., USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q380095), public domain (CC0).