Mariska Hargitay Born on January 23, 1964 in Santa Monica, California, actress Mariska Hargitay is really has genetics going for her. She is the daughter of professional bodybuilder and Mr. Universe of 1955, Mickey Hargitay and one of the blonde sex symbols of the 1950 Jayne Mansfield.Tragically, Mariska Hargitay was a sleep in the backseat of the car during the accident that claimed her