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Mickey Hargitay

Mickey Hargitay
Mickey Hargitay 1964.JPG
Hargitay in June 1964
Born Miklós Hargitay
(1926-01-06)January 6, 1926
Budapest, Hungary
Died September 14, 2006(2006-09-14) (aged 80)
Los Angeles, California, United States
Spouse(s)
  • Mary Birge (m. 1948; div. 1956)
  • Jayne Mansfield (m. 1958; div. 1964)
  • Ellen Siano (m. 1967; his death 2006)
Children 4, including Mariska

Miklós "Mickey" Hargitay (/ˈhɑːrɡt/; HAR-gi-tay Hungarian: Hargitay Miklós [ˈhɒrgitɒi ˈmikloːʃ]; January 6, 1926 – September 14, 2006) was a Hungarian-American actor and the 1955 Mr. Universe. Born in Budapest, Hargitay moved to the United States in 1947, where he eventually became a citizen. He was married to Jayne Mansfield, and is the father of actress Mariska Hargitay. During their marriage, Hargitay and Mansfield made four movies together: Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? (1957), The Loves of Hercules (1960), Promises! Promises! (1963), and L'Amore Primitivo (1964).

Hargitay was born in Budapest, one of four children. Raised by a father who was passionate about athletics, he and his brothers were all brought up as athletes. During his youth, Hargitay was part of an acrobatic act with his brothers. The act was so popular that they performed throughout all Hungary, including the largest opera house in Budapest. After being introduced to the sport by his brother, Hargitay began competing in speed skating. In 1946, he won the Middle European championship at 500 and 1,500 meters, and placed second in the 5,000 meter race. He was also a proficient soccer player, and was an underground fighter during World War II.


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