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They say that the average lifespan of an SVU detective is 4 years. People can't do it longer than that because it's so difficult.

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Mariska Hargitay
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: January 23
Actor
Actress
Film Actor
Film Producer
Television Actor
Santa Monica
California
Mariska Magdolna Hargitay
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