NBC’s Law and Order franchise has been around since the '90s and has recorded nothing short of success. Following the complex process of determining guilt or innocence, this legal drama showcases how personal, legal, and ethical dilemmas can turn the life of a person around.
While most of the show’s cast are now major Hollywood celebrities, that wasn't always the case as a lot of them were just starting out their careers. Now, their years of experience on the show and general acting careers have grown their wealth immensely. Here are some of the richest cast members of the show.
8 Octavio Pisano - $1.5 million
Well known from Coyote, Octavia Pisano is an American actor who was recently made a series regular in Law and Order: SVU for season 23 of the show. Although Pisano is relatively new to the industry, he has been able to make a name for himself as he has featured in a series of movies. Some of which are Feral State, After The Reign, New York Undercover, Our Home Here, and Smartass. He is estimated to be worth $1.5 million which he has earned over the course of his career.
7 Danny Pino - $3 million
Portraying the character of Detective Nick Amaro from season 13 through to 16 is Danny Pino. After graduating from the Tisch School of Arts, he kicked off his career in the early 2000s having debuted in both film and television with Point of Origin and the show Men Women and Dogs. Later, Pino made his way into the Law and Order cast following a series of other appearances which include Cold Cases, CSI: NY, Burn Notice, and The Shield. He is currently estimated to have a net worth of $3 million which he earned from his acting career.
6 Kelli Giddish - $8 million
Southern Detective Amanda Rollings is played by Kelli Giddish who joined the show in season 13 and immediately became a fan favorite. Achieving this fit wasn't particularly a smooth experience for her. Just like most of the actors in Hollywood, she also had to work her way up. Although she was always involved in a series of plays while she was growing up, she didn't professionally go into acting until 2005, where she landed a role in television playing Diana “DI” Henry in the series All My Children. Giddish is estimated to be worth $8 million which was amassed from her acting and support from her family.
5 BD Wong - $8 million
Bradley Darryl Wong, well known for his role in Law and Order: SVU as Dr. George Huang, is a renowned American actor. Over the years, he has appeared in more than a dozen tv shows and movies including American Horror Story: Apocalypse, Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens, Last Week Tonight With John Oliver, as well as his own show, Something's Killing Me with BD Wong. Wong is well respected in the acting community and won a series of awards between 1988 and 2013, including the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play and a Tony Award. Although Wong has a series of investments, most of his $8 million net worth was gained from his acting career.
4 Peter Scanavino - $9 million
Scanavino made his way into entertainment in 2005 through his role in Jonny Zero as Travis, but he didn't get his big break until he joined the Law and Order: SVU cast. Presently, he has a net worth of $9 million, an amount he earned from a series of television appearances. Some of these include The Bedford Diaries, Do No Harm, The Blacklist, Chicago P.D., and Social Distance.
3 Dann Florek - $10 million
Best known for consistently reprising his role in NBC's Law and Order: SVU as the New York City Police Captain Donald Cragen is Dann Florek. He kicked off his career in the early '80s and has remained relevant in the entertainment industry for over three decades. Florek is estimated to have a net worth of $10 million which was made from several television and film appearances. Some of his credits include The Secret Diary of Desmond Pfeiffer, From the Earth to the Moon, NYPD Blue, and CBS Schoolbreak Special.
2 Ice-T - $60 million
ICE-T joined the Law and Order cast in its early days and has made tens of millions over the course of his stay. He is currently estimated to have a net worth of $60 million. Famously known for being a rapper, Ice-T has had a successful career in the world of entertainment at large. He has recorded over 10 studio albums and is credited for over a dozen movies and television shows.
In addition to his music and acting talents, Ice-T is also a producer and has also landed voice-over roles in a couple of video games including Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Scarface: The World Is Yours, and Gears of War 3, among several others.
1 Mariska Hargitay - $100 million
Making her film debut in the 1985 horror movie Ghoulies, Mariska Hargitay has carved her name in the history books of successful actors. After her debut appearance, she featured in some other movies before getting her big break in the Law and Order franchise in 1999. Over the years, she has been recognized for her top-shelf performances and has won a few awards including the Golden Globe Awards for Best Actress Performance. In addition to her huge earnings from her television appearances, the star and her husband Peter Hermann have real estate investments, bringing her net worth to $100 million.
