How much is Christopher Meloni's net worth?

According to Celebrity Net Worth, American actor Christopher Meloni has a net worth of $30 million. Best known for his portrayal of Detective Elliot Stabler in the “Law & Order” franchise, he was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in 2006. He developed an interest in acting early in his life; however, he majored in History at the University of Colorado at Boulder.

Later, he studied under American actor and acting teacher Sanford Meisner in New York’s renowned Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre. His first rise to prominence was through his depiction of inmate Chris Keller in HBO’s crime drama series “Oz (1998-2003).” Keller is an unpredictable and morally complex character whose ambiguity was both unsettling and yet strangely sympathetic to the viewer.

His other notable performances include playing Lt. Halperin in “12 Monkeys (1995),” Colonel Nathan Hardy in “Man of Steel (2013),” August Pullman in “Underground (2016-2017),” and Roman Zimojic in “True Blood (2012).” He appeared as Gene, an unpredictable camp chef, in the comedy “Wet Hot American Summer (2001).” In “Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004), he played Freakshow, an unsettling yet likable tow-truck driver. From 2017 to 2019, he starred in the surreal dark comedy “Happy” as Nick Sax, an ex-cop who turns in to a reckless hitman.

How much is Christopher Meloni’s net worth?

Celebrity Net Worth states that the Law & Order star has a net worth of $30 million. His earnings as Elliot Stabler have varied over the years, as he has appeared in multiple renditions of the franchise, beginning with “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” in 1999. At his peak, Meloni reportedly earned $395,000 per episode, which amounted to approximately $10 million for the season.

Christopher Meloni’s philanthropy

Beyond his acting career, Meloni has actively involved himself in several charitable causes. In 2024, he partnered with the Global Lyme Alliance to raise funds and awareness for Lyme disease research. He also contributed to the charity Smile Train, where Meloni and his spouse Sherman Williams visited several slums and ghettos in Haiti. Meloni assisted a partner surgeon at a small village hospital where the foundation provided cleft surgeries to children who could not afford them.

He has also supported organizations such as the Joyful Heart Foundation, who aid survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence, and has been an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. He was honored at the Human Rights Campaign in 2006. He also supported the Deborah Hospital Foundation’s fundraising initiatives and volunteered with “God’s Love We Deliver” who bring meals to those who are unable to cook for themselves due to serious illnesses. Celebrity Net Worth also mentions that Meloni donated his $50,000 winning reward from Celebrity Jeopardy. He returned to the show in 2009, winning another $25,000, which he again donated to charitable causes.

Christopher Meloni’s Real Estate Investments

Meloni, together with his spouse Sherman Williams, purchased a Hollywood Hills property in 2014. The residence was built in 1916 and served as the filming location of the iconic 1950s- 60s sitcom “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet.” Interestingly, the stars of the show, Ozzie Nelson and Harriet Nelson, resided in the house until Ozzie’s passing in 1975.

The property covers half an acre of land and features a traditional and timeless design. While Meloni put the residence up for sale in 2020 for an amount of $6.5 million, it was only sold in April 2022 when director Rawson Marshall Thurber of “Red Notice (2021)” fame purchased it for $5.9 million. While it was listed, it was reportedly also being leased out and earned around $20,000-$30,000 per month. Additionally, Meloni also owns three condos in West Village, New York City, that he purchased for a combined $5.35 million in 2021.