Christopher Peter Meloni is a Hollywood actor best known for his outstanding performances in the television series ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’ and the HBO prison drama ‘Chris Keller.’ He went missing for a while before returning to HBO in 2012. Meloni is currently working on a comic book series as an executive producer of Happy.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name: | Christopher Meloni |
|---|---|
| Real Name/Full Name: | Christopher Peter Meloni |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 62 years old |
| Birth Date: | 2 April 1961 |
| Birth Place: | Washington, D.C., United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.83 m |
| Weight: | 85 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Sherman Williams (m. 1995) |
| Children: | Yes (Sophia Eva Pietra Meloni, Dante Amadeo Meloni) |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | N/A |
| Profession: | American actor |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $30 million |
Christopher Meloni Biography
Christopher Peter Meloni was born on April 2, 1961, in Washington, D.C., USA. He was the youngest of three children born to Dr. Charles Robert Meloni, an endocrinologist, and Cecile Meloni, a homemaker. Meloni attended St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School in Alexandria, Virginia.
Christopher Meloni Education
Christopher Meloni used to play football in high school. Later, he attended the University of Colorado at Boulder to study acting. Meloni received his bachelor’s degree in history in 1983. Then he moved to New York to continue his studies at the Neighborhood Playhouse and the Center for the Media Arts.
Christopher Meloni Age, Height, And Weight
Christopher Meloni was born on April 2, 1961, and is 62 years old as of 2024. His height is 1.83 meters and his weight is 85 kilograms.
Career
Christopher Meloni had to work in a variety of odd jobs before breaking into the film industry. Meloni made a living by working multiple jobs. Meloni did various television comedy series in the early 1990s, and thus, in 1994, he began to appear on the big screen and to get minor roles or cameos in films that were admired by everyone.
In 1998, he was cast in the popular television series ‘OZ.’ He did that show for five years straight before it was cancelled. In 1999, he appeared in another television series, ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,’ where he portrayed a police detective character who was well-received by all and became his most popular character. In addition, he played the lead in several films.
Christopher Meloni Awards
He has been nominated for several roles he has played, but only a few of them have resulted in him receiving an award. Meloni won his first Online Film & Television Association Award in 1999 for Best Guest Actor in a Cable Series for ‘OZ.’ In addition, he was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Awards in 2006, the Gold Derby Awards in 2014, and the Prism Awards three times.
Christopher Meloni’s Net Worth
Though his salary is unknown, he is making a lot of money and stacking up zeros in his bank account by appearing in various hit films and television series. As of March 2024, his net worth is estimated to be around $30 million. He is regarded as one of the best actors in the industry. Christopher Meloni has held a variety of jobs, but his career as an actor has provided him with sufficient money and luxury.
Christopher Peter Meloni is already a Hollywood megastar. He has appeared in a number of popular television shows and films. He had many ups and downs in his early life, working as a construction laborer, a bartender, and many other jobs. He had to do a small, unpopular television comedy series even in his early years.
He was a struggling artist at the time, but he eventually began getting cameos in films and eventually played some significant roles that were well received by everyone. He is now regarded as a megastar. His best performance was in the super hit television series ‘OZ’ (1998–2003) and ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’ (1999–2011).
