7 Big-Name Celebs You Totally Forgot Guest-Starred in SVU
The show featured a number of A-list actors.
While Law & Order: SVU is best known for the killer tandem of Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni, the show actually utilized a plethora of well-known performers during its two decades on air, ranging from Hollywood giants to then-unknown stars of today.
Here are 7 major celebrities you totally forgot guest-starred on SVU:
Bradley Cooper
Before becoming an A-list Hollywood actor and director, Bradley Cooper spent a lot of time starring in various network shows, so his appearance in SVU's Season 6 episode 'Night ' shouldn't come as a shock to fans. Cooper played a charming lawyer who ended up being one of the most evil characters the show has ever featured.
Robin Williams
The late, great comedian and actor made a shocking appearance in the show's 200th episode, using all of his charisma to play Merritt Rook, a crazed activist who decided to kidnap Olivia Benson in hopes of challenging authority. A must-see performance from the iconic actor.
Alec Baldwin
Baldwin decided to help his longtime friend Mariska Hargitay by appearing in her directorial debut in Season 15, playing the role of an obnoxious NYC columnist, and his performance made the episode one of the best in SVU history.
John Stamos
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The beloved heartthrob played a lawyer who fathered more than 20 children in the Season 12 episode 'Bang,' and Stamos' charisma made him the perfect choice of actor to portray the boyish yet dangerous character.
Zoe Saldana
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Like many actors before her, Zoe Saldana got her first big break thanks to SVU, playing the daughter of a convicted murderer who tried to prove her father's innocence. A powerful role for the young actress.
Patricia Arquette
The iconic actress made a surprise appearance in the Season 14 episode 'Dreams Deferred,' playing the kidnapped prostitute Jeannie. Proving once again that career conventions have never interested her, the actress gave one of her most iconic performances in just 45 minutes.
Jerry Lewis
The comedy icon shocked the world by playing a mentally ill homeless man who befriends a 10-year-old girl in the Season 8 episode 'Uncle,' as Lewis refused to take a bunch of roles before agreeing to star in Dick Wolf's procedural.