Christopher Meloni was born to Cecile (Chagnon) and Charles Robert Meloni. He has been married to Sherman Williams since July 1, 1995 and is the father of two children, Sophia Meloni and Dante Amadeo Meloni. Meloni is best known for his work in NBC’s “Law & Order” franchise as Detective Elliot Stabler.
He has voiced characters in several animated series like “Rick and Morty (2020-2022)” as Jesus Christ, “American Dad! (2019-2022)” as Cult Leader, and “Family Guy (2020)” as George Townshend. Meloni has been featured in notable mainstream films such as “Runaway Bride (1999)” and “Nights in Rodanthe (2008).” Over the years, he has also explored producing and has served as an executive producer of the short “The Loss of Lillian” in 2016, of the TV series “Happy!” from 2017-2019, and the crime series “Law & Order: Order Organized Crime” from 2021-2024.”
Who are Christopher Meloni’s Parents?
Christopher Meloni was born on April 2, 1961, in Washington D.C. to Cecile Chagnon and Charles Robert Meloni. Cecile is a homemaker, while Robert is an endocrinologist by profession. Meloni is of Italian and French-Canadian ancestry.
Who is Christopher Meloni’s Spouse?
Christopher Meloni has been married to Sherman Williams since July 1, 1995. Williams majored in Fine Art at the California College of the Arts and served as a production designer and art director in the entertainment industry. She has several notable credits to her name including “Platoon (1986),” “The Chase (1994),” and “Automatic (1995).”
Later, she retired from Hollywood and moved to New York City, where she currently works as a painter. According to People, she also studied at The Art Students League of New York, Parsons School of Design, and the National Academy School. Williams specializes in portraits.
The pair met each other in the set of a show in 1989, where Williams worked as the production designer and Meloni featured as an actor. For their first date, they visited three different parties hosted by Williams’ friends. The couple dated for four years before tying the knot during a medieval-themed wedding on a beach at Malibu, California.
Who are Christopher Meloni’s Children?
In a 2022 interview with People Meloni mentioned that he has always wanted kids. He added, “My mother always used to say to me, ‘I’ve learned so much from you kids,’ and I didn’t get it. Now I get it.”
Meloni and Williams share two children, Sophia Eva Pietra Meloni and Dante Amadeo Meloni. Sophia was born on March 23, 2001, followed by Dante, born on January 2, 2004.
Sophia is a graduate of Wesleyan University in Connecticut. She celebrated her graduation with her parents in New York City. On the occasion of Sophia’s 24th birthday, Meloni recently posted a video on Instagram of her with the Grand Canyon in the background, captioned “When @sophiameloni is not squeezing heads over the Grand Canyon she’s having birthdays.”
Dante often plays basketball with his father and accompanies him to the gym as well as red carpet events. According to his Instagram bio, he is pursuing higher studies at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs. To celebrate Dante’s 21st birthday, Meloni shared a childhood photograph of him on Instagram, captioned, “21 years old. @dante_melonii Still got attitude”.
FAQs about Christopher Meloni
A. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Christopher Meloni’s net worth is $30 million.
A. Christopher Meloni was born on April 2, 1961. As of April 2025, he is 64 years old.
A. Yes, he played the character of inmate Chris Keller.
