Christopher Meloni Biography: Age, Wife, Children, Net Worth, Parents, Height, Movies & TV Shows

Christopher Peter Meloni also known as Christopher Meloni is a prominent American actor known for his intense, commanding performances in television and film.

He is best recognized for portraying NYPD Detective Elliot Stabler on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999–2011, 2021–present) and its spin-off Law & Order: Organized Crime (2021–present), as well as Chris Keller on HBO’s Oz (1998–2003).

His rugged presence and versatility have made him a staple in crime dramas, with notable film roles in Man of Steel, 42, and Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Christopher Peter Meloni
• Stage Name: Christopher Meloni
• Born: April 2, 1961
• Age: 65 years old
• Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States
• Nationality: American
• Ethnicity: Caucasian
• Occupation: Actor
• Height: 184 cm
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Charles Robert Meloni and Cecile Chagnon Meloni
• Siblings: One older brother and one older sister
• Spouse: Doris Sherman Williams
• Children: Two
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $40 million USD

Early Life and Education

Christopher Meloni was born on April 2, 1961, in Washington, D.C., United States. He was brought up by his parents, Charles Robert Meloni, an endocrinologist, and Cecile Chagnon Meloni, a homemaker, in Alexandria, Virginia.

He grew up as the youngest of three children, with one older brother and one older sister. He attended St. Stephen’s School (now St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School) in Alexandria, Virginia, where he played quarterback on the undefeated football team.

He attended the University of Colorado Boulder, initially majoring in acting but earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in history in 1983. He later studied acting with Sanford Meisner at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre in New York City. His ethnicity is Caucasian with Italian paternal ancestry and French Canadian maternal ancestry, and his religion is unknown.

Career

Christopher Meloni began his career in the late 1980s with theater and small TV roles, including on Search for Tomorrow and The Equalizer. He gained notice in films like 12 Monkeys (1995), Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998), Runaway Bride (1999), and Bound (1996).

He achieved major acclaim as Chris Keller in Oz (1998–2003) and Detective Elliot Stabler in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999–2011), earning an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 2006.

He reprised Stabler in the spin-off Law & Order: Organized Crime (2021–present), also serving as executive producer. Other notable works include Wet Hot American Summer (2001), Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004), 42 (2013), Man of Steel (2013) as Colonel Hardy, Happy! (2017–2019), and voice roles. He has over 100 credits, blending intense drama with comedy.

Social Media

• Christopher Meloni does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Christopher Meloni is 65 years old and his height is 184 cm. He is married to production designer Doris Sherman Williams (née Williams) since July 1, 1995. They have two children through surrogacy: daughter Sophia Eva Pietra Meloni (born March 2001) and son Dante Amadeo Meloni (born January 2004).

No past relationships are publicly known. He maintains a private family life, with close friendships including Mariska Hargitay (godmother to his daughter) and advocacy for human rights.

Net Worth

Christopher Meloni‘s net worth is estimated at $40 million USD. His income primarily comes from long-running television roles in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Law & Order: Organized Crime; executive producing credits; feature films such as Man of Steel, 42, and Runaway Bride; residuals and royalties from streaming platforms and syndication; voice acting; and guest appearances across a career spanning over three decades.