Dann Florek - Captain Donald (Don) Cragen (Season 1-?)
Mariska Hargitay - Detective Olivia Benson
Michelle Hurd - Detective Monique Jeffries (episodes 14-23, 29, recurring previously)
Ice-T - Detective Odafin "Fin" Tutuola (episode 24+, recurring previously)
Stephanie March - ADA Alexandra "Alex" Cabot (episodes 24-95, recurring previously)
Christopher Meloni - Detective Elliot Stabler
Diane Neal - ADA Casey Novak (episode 96+)
B.D. Wong - Police Psychiatrist George Huang, M.D. (Season 4+, recurring previously)
Steven Zirnkilton - Opening Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Dick Wolf - Executive Producer
Ted Kotcheff - Executive Producer
Peter Jankowski - Executive Producer
Dick Wolf - Creator
Also featured is Det. John Munch , a transfer from Baltimore's homicide unit, who brings his acerbic wit, conspiracy theories and street-honed investigative skills. Munch is partnered with Det. Odafin "Fin" Tutuola , whose unique sense of humor and investigative experience make him a formidable match for Munch.
Assistant District Attorney (A.D.A) Alexandra Cabot adds a legal component to the series through her efforts to bring closure to the intense investigations. Welcome new cast member Diane Neal who will portray ADA Casey Novak. Also aiding the detectives is forensic psychiatrist George Huang , whose insight into the minds of the accused often provides significant clues that lead to the resolution of a case.
Olivia Benson joined the Special Victims Unit due to her own painful past. She has since proven herself to be a competent, street-smart cop, but can't help responding emotionally to victims of the terrible crimes she investigates. In fact, Benson often uses herself as bait when tracking dangerous criminals. She and her partner, Detective Stabler, have an amiable, professional relationship.
A seasoned veteran of the unit, Detective Stabler thinks he's seen it all. However, investigating violent sex crimes often provides a surprising twist or two to his job. Stabler has little patience for the despicable criminals he and his partner, Detective Benson, investigate, which is evident when his temper flares. Detective Stabler has four kids with his now divorced wife.
