The Cast Of “Law and Order” Then And Now

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By Trista Smith
Aug 21, 2016


Law and Order has been an NBC hit for 20 seasons and is still going strong. One thing is for sure – there will always be a need for professional attorneys, criminal lawyers, and, most importantly, law and order.

Carolyn McCormick As Dr. Elizabeth Olivet Carolyn McCormick starred in some of the first episodes of Law and Order and returned to play in another eight seasons for The Special Victims Unit. She has not done much since the show besides Elementary.





Carey Lowell As D.A. Jamie Ross

There was a short-lived chapter called Law and Order: Trial by Jury. Carey Lowell was on the show for seasons seven and eight. You can now spot her in the movie C Street, although she was most in her element as the professional attorney.





Chris Noth As Detective Mike Logan Detective Logan was a hothead known for being promiscuous. He was on the show from 1990 through 1995, but was transferred to the Staten Island Domestic Disputes Squad.

Noth actually left the show because of a salary dispute, but has since played in hit series like Sex and the City and The Good Wife. One thing is for sure, you’d never see us filing divorce paperwork online with Big.





Benjamin Bratt As Detective Rey Curtis Detective Rey Curtis is known for following the rules.

The conservative Catholic left the Manhattan homicide squad after his wife was diagnosed with MS. Benjamin Bratt left the show in 2009 and is most known for hit movies Miss Congeniality and Traffic.

We’d let him file our online legal paperwork anytime.





Fred Dalton Thompson As D.A. Arthur Branch

Prior to Law and Order, Thompson was the senator of Tennessee from 1994 to 2003. He took a break from the show in 2008 to try to secure a spot as the Republican candidate for president, but he was obviously better at acting as a professional attorney than a politician.

More recently he appeared in A Larger Life and 90 Minutes in Heaven.

He passed away in 2015 at the age of 73.





Jerry Orbach As Detective Lennie Briscoe

From 1991 to 2004, Jerry Orbach played on Law and Order. He was also known for acting on stage and even won a Tony award. He died after a battle with prostate cancer in 2004 at the age of 69, but we’ll always remember him as a professional detective.





Kathryn Erbe As Detective Alexandra Eames

On the Criminal Intent chapter, Detective Alexandra Eames is a practical and reliable worker on Manhattan’s Major Case Squad. The character continues to pop up in episodes of the SVU series as well.

Kathryn Erbe has also appeared in several movies like The Love Guide and Mother’s House, but we prefer seeing her as a professional detective in New York.

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Vincent D’Onofrio As Detective Robert Goren

Detective Robert Goren works alongside Detective Alexandra Eames. He is unpredictable, but stays with the squad for ten years. Vincent has stayed busy since leaving the show, appearing in films like Staten Island and Jurassic World. Personally, we can’t unsee him as the professional New York detective.





S. Epatha Merkerson As Lt. Anita Van Burent/b]

For 21 years, the Lieutenant is known for toughness, but is too quick to react at times. Later, she is diagnosed with cervical cancer. S. Epatha Merkerson has been on 391 episodes of Law and Order, rocking the part of criminal investigator. You will see her again on the upcoming Chicago Med.





[b]Anthony Anderson As Detective Kevin Bernard

Funny man Anthony Anderson played a detective on the show for the last three seasons (18-20). He now stars in the comedy Black-ish with Tracy Ellis Ross. We definitely wouldn’t need professional marriage counseling with this funny man.





Paul Sorvino As Sgt. Phil Cerreta

Using Paul Sorvino is known for playing mobsters and gangsters who break the rules, but this time he was on the other side the law. Well, for at least two seasons. Since the show, he continues to have small roles in films and TV shows.





Sam Waterston As Jack McCoy

For over 16 years, Waterston played the ruthless NYC District Attorney. Lately, you can spot him on TV series like The Newsroom and Grace and Frankie, but to us, he’ll always be the one to go to for professional attorney services in New York.





Dennis Farina As Detective Joe Fontana

Before his death in 2013, Dennis Farina played on seasons 15 and 16 of Law and Order. He was a real-life police officer and often type-cast as a cop. You can see him again in the movies What Happens In Vegas, Get Short, and more.

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Jesse L. Martin As Detective Ed Green

Detective Ed Green did not mind breaking the law in order to get the bad guys, but is usually teased for liking punk rock music and gambling. Nonetheless, we would have loved to hire him as a private detective. More recently, the actor has appeared in The Flash.





Michael Moriarty As D.A. Ben Stone

Michael Moriarty played on the first four seasons of Law and Order. He went on to win an Emmy for his performance as James Dean’s dad in the biopic of the actor’s short life.





Jill Hennessy As D.A. Claire Kincaid

After playing the District Attorney for three seasons, Jill Hennessy joined fellow cast mate Chris Noth on The Good Wife. You can also see her on Madame Secretary.





George Dzundza As Sgt. Max Greevey

George Dzundza only played in the first season of Law and Order. However, he has had a successful career since with recurring roles throughout the 1990s and 2000s including the fan favorite Grey’s Anatomy.





Jeremy Sisto As Detective Cyrus Lupo

Since playing a detective on the last three seasons of Law and Order, Jeremy Sisto has stayed busy with a role in The Returned and another in Wicked City.





Linus Roache As D.A. Michael Cutter

British actor Linus Roache scored a spot as a District Attorney on seasons 18 through 20. You can spot him in Non-Stop and as King Ecbert in the television series The Vikings.





Richard Brooks As D.A. Paul Robinette

After playing on the first three season of the show, Richard Brooks appeared on Being Mary Jane and The Good Wife.





Richard Belzer As Detective John Munch

For over 14 years, Richard Belzer played on Law and Order, which is just one of eight TV series he has played on. The others include Arrest Development, The X-Files, The Beat, The Wire, and other Law and Order chapters. He has since ‘retired’, but can still be spotted working.

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Ice-T As Detective Odafin Tutuola

Ice-T first appeared on the show in 2000 and is still currently starring in the NBC hit. The former rapper has recently welcomed a baby girl with his wife Coco.





Christopher Meloni As Detective Elliot Stabler

This NYPD detective works to solve sex crimes that take place throughout the city. He eventually is placed on administrative leave because he shoots and kills a woman who attacked the Special Victims Unit. He received an Emmy nomination after 12 years on the show and has recently appeared in True Blood, the film Man of Steel, and he has three movies coming out in 2016.





B.D. Wong As Dr. George Huang

B.D. Wong still acts on the show as a federal agent who is also a doctor who works as the forensic psychiatrist and criminal profiler. The openly gay actor has also appeared on hit films Jurassic World and Focus. He also has a role on Gotham.





Dann Florek As Captain Donald Cragen

From 1999 to 2014, Dann Florek the Special Victims Unit’s captain. He has appeared in some films since leaving the show, but he mostly enjoys his time with his wife at their home in Venice, California.





Stephanie March As A.D.A. Alexandra Cabot

Stephanie March’s character left after season five, but luckily returned for four more seasons later. She has had small roles since the show in films like Made in Jersey and Happy Endings. She married chef Bobby Flay, but after less than a year of marriage she filed for divorce because of supposed infidelity.

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Diane Neal As A.D.A. Casey Novak

Diane Neal played the longest serving A.D.A. for the Law and Order franchise. She left the show after 13 years. you can see her in episodes of NCIS and Suits.





Elisabeth Röhm As A.D.A. Serena Southerlyn

Elisabeth Röhm played Assistant District Attorney Serena Southerlyn. She was also in the series Angel.





Alana de la Garza As Connie Rubirosa

Alana de la Garza was in Law and Order as Connie Rubirosa. She also had a role in CSI: Miami.





Milena Govich As Nina Cassady

NYPD Detective Nina Cassady was played by Milena Govich. Govich has had several appearances in various TV shows since Law and Order.





Leslie Hendrix As Elizabeth Rodgers

Leslie Hendrix played medical examiner Elizabeth Rodgers on Law and Order. She also had a role in the popular soap All My Children.





Andrea Navedo As Detective Ana Cordova

Andrea Navedo played Detective Ana Cordova for 24 episodes. Navedo has had roles in numerous TV shows.





Allison Siko

Allison Siko played Kathleen Stabler in 16 episodes. She was in the movie Speak, but that seems to be the extent of her acting career thus far.





Andy Karl

Andy Karl played the character of Mike Dodds in 15 episodes of SVU. Karl is mostly a Broadway actor and singer.

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Mariska Hargitay As Detective Olivia Benson

Mariska Hargitay has played in Law and Order since 1999. Her character worked with Detective Elliot Stabler and she won an Emmy for her performance. Mariska’s mother is legendary actress Jayne Mansfield and her husband is fellow Law and Order actor Peter Hermann.