Christopher; Chris Meloni

Christopher Peter Meloni, or as we all know Christopher Meloni gained a massive amount of name and fame by being a versatile actor. The most famous was his role in NBC’s Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, where he was portrayed as a retired detective. He was also seen in movies. He had set his foot in the cinematic industry since 1988 when he was in his 20s and has been active since then and has worked in some brilliant movies which were box office hits.

Well, how well do you know about Christopher Meloni? If not much, we have compiled all you need to know about Christopher Meloni’s net worth in 2021, his age, height, weight, wife, kids, biography and complete details about his life. Well, if you’re all set, here is what we know about Christopher Meloni to date.

Biography and Early Life

Chris was born on 2nd April 1961. He was brought up in Washington D.C. He was the youngest child of his family and had two elder siblings. His father, Charles Robert Meloni, was a renowned endocrinologist, and he had Italian ancestry. His mother, Cecile, was a homemaker and was of French Canadian origin.

As a child, he had a great interest in outdoor sports like football and always loved playing it for his High School. He also had a liking for theatre. It would be surprising and shocking to know that Chris served as a bartender and construction worker before he got his big break in acting.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Christopher Meloni in 2021 and what is his height and weight? Well, Christopher Meloni’s age is 60 years old as of today’s date 2nd August 2021 having been born on 2 April 1961. Though, he is 6′ 0″ in feet and inches and 183 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 182 lbs in Pound and 83kg in Kilograms.

Education

Chris went to St. Stephen’s School in Alexandra, Virginia, and completed his High School studies. Later he went to the University of Colorado in Boulder to pursue his career in acting. He got a degree, and then he shifted to New York to achieve more. He went to the Neighbourhood Playhouse School of the Theatre.

Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

Chris fell in love with Doris Sherman Williams, who was a production designer. The couple tied the knot on July 1 in the year 1995. The couple is blessed with one daughter and son. Also, Chris’s daughter has a godmother, Mariska Hargitay, who was a co-actor with Chris.

Is Christopher Meloni Gay?

No, Chris is definitely not gay as we know of now. He has been married to a woman and also has two children together. Also, he has never made any kind of revelation about this matter, which no way proves that he is not gay.

Professional Career

Chris had done many odd jobs before setting foot in the theatre world. He first made a remarkable appearance was in 1996 when he starred in Bound, a thriller, and was seen as a Mafia don. He also made an appearance in NYPD Blue, where he played a criminal. He was also seen in the Runway Bride, which was a romantic comedy in 1999. Up to 2003, he played the role of Chris Keller on HBO’s Oz.

This opened the door of opportunities for him, and producer Dick Wolf gave him his big break on Law and Order: Special Victims Unit. He was also seen as a criminal there names Elliot Stabler. That time must be very hectic for him as he had to work in two shows simultaneously. However, he left before the 13th season as they some issues with the agreement. He was then seen in multiple films like Happy! , Man of Steel, I am Wrath, True Blood, Underground, Snatched, 42, Almost Friends, and many more.

Awards

Chris, for his excellent work in cinema, has received numerous awards and recognition. He was honored with OFTA Television Awards in 1999 and was nominated again in 2006. He was a nominee for Prism Awards thrice in 2004, 2008, and 2009. He was also nominated twice for the Golden Derby Awards. For his magnificent work at Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, he was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in Primetime Emmy Awards in the year2006.

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Christopher Meloni in 2021

The net worth of Christopher Meloni is estimated in 2021, and found to be $35 million. He earned this significant sum of income by being a successful actor. He has worked in some global blockbuster movies such as Law & Order and Oz, which helped him increase his wealth.

Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know

• Fans were excited when they knew that Chris would be starred in the reprised version of Law and Order: SVU.
• Chris was regarded as the Sexist Man Alive by People’s magazine in 2006.
• He has always supported the LBTQ community and comes forward to help them.

With a wide range of acting skills, one can rightly say that he is successful in his career.  He has undoubtedly able to achieve some incredible heights. Audiences greatly love him all around the world, especially for his roles in movies such as Oz and Man of Steel.