Actors Who Played More Than One Character

New York’s stage actors turn up again and again in these shows, often as someone new each time. 85 series regulars also played a different character somewhere on the site, and 79 guest actors played four or more. Armand Schultz leads with 6.

Regulars who also played someone else

Cast members with a recurring or regular role who were also credited as a different character, before or after.

• S. Epatha Merkerson 2 characters

  • Denise Winters in Law & Order S1E17 “Mushrooms” (1991)
  • Anita Van Buren in 389 episodes of Law & Order (1993–2010)

• Jerry Orbach 2 characters in 2 shows

  • Frank Lehrman in Law & Order S2E2 “The Wages of Love” (1991)
  • Lennie Briscoe in 273 episodes of Law & Order and 3 of Law & Order: SVU (1992–2004)

• Kelli Giddish 2 characters in 2 shows

  • Kara Bawson in Law & Order: SVU S8E12 “Outsider” (2007)
  • Amanda Rollins in 1 episode of Law & Order and 269 of Law & Order: SVU (2011–2026)

• Peter Scanavino 3 characters in 2 shows

  • Jim Anderson in Law & Order S20E2 “Just a Girl in the World” (2009)
  • Johnny Dubcek in Law & Order: SVU S14E13 “Monster's Legacy” (2013)
  • Dominick “Sonny” Carisi Jr. in 232 episodes of Law & Order: SVU (2014–2026)

• Tamara Tunie 2 characters in 2 shows

  • Caroline Bennett in Law & Order S7E7 “Deadbeat” (1996)
  • Melinda Warner in 163 episodes of Law & Order: SVU (2000–2021)

• A.J. Cook 2 characters in 2 shows

  • Jennifer “JJ” Jareau in 107 episodes of Criminal Minds (2005–2010)
  • Debbie Shields in Law & Order: SVU S12E13 “Mask” (2011)

• Diane Neal 2 characters

  • Amelia Chase in Law & Order: SVU S3E10 “Ridicule” (2001)
  • Casey Novak in 105 episodes of Law & Order: SVU (2003–2012)

• Raúl Esparza 2 characters in 2 shows

  • Dennis Di Palma in Law & Order S20E12 “Blackmail” (2010)
  • Rafael Barba in 90 episodes of Law & Order: SVU (2012–2022)

• Paget Brewster 3 characters in 2 shows

  • Emily Prentiss in 84 episodes of Criminal Minds (2006–2010)
  • Sheila Tierney in Law & Order: SVU S8E10 “Scheherazade” (2007)
  • Paula Foster in 2 episodes of Law & Order: SVU (2012)

• Jeremy Sisto 2 characters

  • Clint Glover in Law & Order S17E22 “The Family Hour” (2007)
  • Cyrus Lupo in 63 episodes of Law & Order (2008–2010)

• Anthony Anderson 2 characters in 2 shows

  • Lucius Blaine in Law & Order: SVU S7E20 “Fat” (2006)
  • Kevin Bernard in 60 episodes of Law & Order (2008–2022)

• Kevin Kane 3 characters in 2 shows

  • Scott Ryland in Law & Order: SVU S9E14 “Inconceivable” (2008)
  • Gary Kent in Law & Order: SVU S20E9 “Mea Culpa” (2018)
  • Terry Bruno in 2 episodes of Law & Order and 54 of Law & Order: SVU (2023–2026)

• Mehcad Brooks 2 characters in 2 shows

  • Prince Miller in Law & Order: SVU S13E2 “Personal Fouls” (2011)
  • Jalen Shaw in 54 episodes of Law & Order and 1 of Law & Order: SVU (2022–2025)

• Mandy Patinkin 2 characters in 2 shows

  • Levi “The Griffin” March in Law & Order S13E13 “Absentia” (2003)
  • Jason Gideon in 47 episodes of Criminal Minds (2005–2007)

• Camryn Manheim 2 characters in 2 shows

  • Beatrice Hines in Law & Order S4E20 “Nurture” (1994)
  • Kate Dixon in 45 episodes of Law & Order and 2 of Law & Order: SVU (2022–2024)

• Maura Tierney 2 characters in 2 shows

  • Patti Blaine in Law & Order S2E3 “Aria” (1991)
  • Jessica Brady in 44 episodes of Law & Order and 2 of Law & Order: SVU (2024–2026)

• Kathleen Munroe 2 characters in 2 shows

  • Evelyn Bundy in Law & Order: SVU S19E3 “Contrapasso” (2017)
  • Frankie Bateman in 35 episodes of Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent (2024–2026)

• Jeffrey Donovan 3 characters in 2 shows

  • Eddie Nicodos in Law & Order S6E4 “Jeopardy” (1995)
  • Jacob Reese in Law & Order S17E17 “Good Faith” (2007)
  • Frank Cosgrove in 32 episodes of Law & Order and 1 of Law & Order: SVU (2022–2023)

• Annie Parisse 2 characters

  • Jasmine Blake in Law & Order S12E22 “Attorney Client” (2002)
  • Alexandra Borgia in 33 episodes of Law & Order (2005–2006)

• Joanna Merlin 3 characters in 2 shows

  • Carla Bowman in Law & Order S3E19 “Virus” (1993)
  • Deirdre Powell in Law & Order S6E18 “Atonement” (1996), Law & Order S8E12 “Expert” (1998)
  • Lena Petrovsky in 30 episodes of Law & Order: SVU (2000–2011)

• Peter Hermann 2 characters in 2 shows

  • Al Goran in Law & Order S10E18 “Mega” (2000)
  • Trevor Langan in 29 episodes of Law & Order: SVU (2002–2026)

• Lola Glaudini 3 characters in 2 shows

  • Elle Greenaway in 28 episodes of Criminal Minds (2005–2006)
  • Virginia Pell in Law & Order: SVU S13E12 “Official Story” (2012)
  • Lena Hess in Law & Order: SVU S24E6 “Controlled Burn” (2022)

• Mike Doyle 4 characters in 3 shows

  • M.E. Karlan in Law & Order: SVU S3E13 “Prodigy” (2002)
  • Ryan O’Halloran in 26 episodes of Law & Order: SVU (2003–2009)
  • Ronald Boyd, “Santa Muerte” in 1 episode of Criminal Minds (2010)
  • Terry Clausen in Law & Order S24E5 “Report Card” (2024)

• Michelle Hurd 2 characters in 2 shows

  • Angela Roney in Law & Order S7E9 “Entrapment” (1997)
  • Monique Jeffries in 25 episodes of Law & Order: SVU (1999–2001)

• Corey Cott 2 characters in 2 shows

  • Ellis Griffin in 20 episodes of Law & Order: SVU (2016–2026)
  • Niles Harper in Law & Order S22E4 “Benefit of the Doubt” (2022)

• Jenna Stern 4 characters in 2 shows

  • Toni Ricci in Law & Order S9E23 “Refuge, Part 1” (1999)
  • Kathleen Eastman in Law & Order: SVU S1E18 “Chat Room” (2000)
  • Kathy Teller in Law & Order S14E5 “Blaze” (2003)
  • Elana Barth in 18 episodes of Law & Order: SVU (2011–2022)

• Terry Serpico 6 characters in 2 shows

  • Jay Brannigan in Law & Order S11E3 “Dissonance” (2000)
  • Frank Miller in Law & Order S12E24 “Patriot” (2002)
  • Les Cooper in Law & Order: SVU S4E13 “Rotten” (2003)
  • Deacon Brinn in Law & Order: SVU S6E13 “Quarry” (2005)
  • Cmdr. William Taverts in Law & Order: SVU S15E8 “Military Justice” (2013)
  • Tommy McGrath in 1 episode of Law & Order and 16 of Law & Order: SVU (2021–2024)

• Logan Marshall-Green 3 characters in 3 shows

  • Mitch Wilkens in Law & Order: SVU S4E25 “Soulless” (2003)
  • Kyle Mellors in Law & Order S14E18 “Evil Breeds” (2004)
  • Pete “Cal” Calvin in 17 episodes of Marshals (2026)

• Elizabeth Marvel 2 characters in 2 shows

  • Grubman in Law & Order S18E1 “Called Home” (2008), Law & Order S19E20 “Exchange” (2009)
  • Rita Calhoun in 2 episodes of Law & Order and 15 of Law & Order: SVU (2012–2026)

• Bill Irwin 2 characters in 2 shows

  • Ellison Conway in Law & Order S18E15 “Bogeyman” (2008)
  • Peter Lindstrom in 17 episodes of Law & Order: SVU (2013–2022)

• Arielle Kebbel 2 characters in 2 shows

  • Andrea Kent in Law & Order: SVU S5E17 “Mean” (2004)
  • Belle Skinner in 17 episodes of Marshals (2026)

• Ned Eisenberg 3 characters in 2 shows

  • James Granick in 5 episodes of Law & Order (1997–2009)
  • Roger Kressler in 13 episodes of Law & Order: SVU (2003–2019)
  • Phillips in Law & Order S19E9 “By Perjury” (2009)

• John Cullum 3 characters in 2 shows

  • Harold Dorning in Law & Order S7E11 “Menace” (1997)
  • Bernard Powell, Sr. in Law & Order S12E4 “Soldier of Fortune” (2001)
  • Barry Moredock in 11 episodes of Law & Order: SVU (2003–2011)

• Jayne Atkinson 4 characters in 2 shows

  • Claire Snyder in Law & Order S12E20 “Dazzled” (2002)
  • Hammond in Law & Order S15E22 “Sport of Kings” (2005)
  • Erin Strauss in 10 episodes of Criminal Minds (2007–2010)
  • Melanie Carver in Law & Order S18E6 “Political Animal” (2008)

• Frank Wood 2 characters in 2 shows

  • Rutland in Law & Order S9E6 “Scrambled” (1998)
  • Abel Truman in 10 episodes of Law & Order: SVU (2020–2024)

• Melissa Sagemiller 2 characters

  • Becky Sorenson in Law & Order: SVU S1E12 “Russian Love Poem” (2000)
  • Gillian Hardwicke in 9 episodes of Law & Order: SVU (2010–2011)

• Brett Cullen 2 characters in 2 shows

  • Leonard Andrews in Law & Order: SVU S26E2 “Excavation” (2024)
  • Harry Gifford in 8 episodes of Marshals (2026)

• Ron Rifkin 3 characters in 2 shows

  • Phillip Nevins in Law & Order S1E1 “Prescription for Death” (1990)
  • Alex Drakos in Law & Order S3E7 “Self-Defense” (1992)
  • Marvin Exley in 6 episodes of Law & Order: SVU (2011–2014)

• Andre Braugher 2 characters in 2 shows

  • Frank Pembleton in Law & Order S6E13 “Charm City” (1996)
  • Bayard Ellis in 6 episodes of Law & Order: SVU (2011–2015)

• Jane Lynch 2 characters in 2 shows

  • Diana Reid in 5 episodes of Criminal Minds (2006–2008)
  • Cordelia Travers in Law & Order S25E16 “Fate’s Cruel Joke” (2026)

• Michael Imperioli 2 characters

  • Johnny Stivers in Law & Order S6E18 “Atonement” (1996)
  • Nick Falco in 5 episodes of Law & Order (2005–2006)

• John Schuck 2 characters in 2 shows

  • Stefan Havel in Law & Order S12E5 “Possession” (2001)
  • Muldrew in 5 episodes of Law & Order: SVU (2004–2010)

• Luke Kirby 4 characters in 3 shows

  • Bobby Amato in Law & Order S19E22 “The Drowned and the Saved” (2009)
  • Braden Leddy in Law & Order: SVU S14E7 “Vanity's Bonfire” (2012)
  • Andrew Liebowitz in Law & Order: SVU S20E8 “Hell's Kitchen” (2018)
  • John Darcy in 5 episodes of Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent (2026)

• Jeffrey Tambor 2 characters in 2 shows

  • Barry Dilwynn in Law & Order S17E22 “The Family Hour” (2007)
  • Lester Cohen in 4 episodes of Law & Order: SVU (2013–2014)

• Beverly D’Angelo 2 characters

  • Rebecca Balthus in 4 episodes of Law & Order: SVU (2003–2008)
  • Serafina Carisi in Law & Order: SVU S23E15 “Promising Young Gentlemen” (2022)

• Teagle F. Bougere 2 characters in 2 shows

  • Sebastian Waziri in Law & Order S11E21 “Brother's Keeper” (2001)
  • Phillip Baptiste in 3 episodes of Law & Order: SVU (2021–2022)

• Keith Carradine 2 characters in 2 shows

  • Frank Breitkopf in 2 episodes of Criminal Minds (2007)
  • Martin Garvik in Law & Order S19E16 “Take-Out” (2009)

• James Van Der Beek 2 characters in 2 shows

  • Tobias Hankel, “Raphael” in 2 episodes of Criminal Minds (2007)
  • Sean Albert in Law & Order: SVU S13E20 “Father Dearest” (2012)

• Garret Dillahunt 4 characters in 3 shows

  • Julian Preuss in Law & Order S13E7 “Open Season” (2002)
  • Eric Lund in Law & Order S16E20 “Kingmaker” (2006)
  • Mason Turner in 2 episodes of Criminal Minds (2009)
  • Kevin O’Donnell in Law & Order: SVU S11E5 “Hardwired” (2009)

• Kelly Bishop 2 characters in 2 shows

  • Marian Borland in Law & Order S2E20 “Intolerance” (1992)
  • Julia Zimmer in 2 episodes of Law & Order: SVU (2008–2009)

• Tricia Paoluccio 3 characters in 2 shows

  • Maxine Walden in Law & Order S11E10 “Whose Monkey Is It Anyway?” (2001)
  • Nicole Manning in Law & Order: SVU S3E11 “Monogamy” (2002)
  • Heather Lentz in 2 episodes of Law & Order: SVU (2024)

• Max Baker 2 characters in 2 shows

  • Clive Raymond in Law & Order S15E6 “Cut” (2004)
  • Colin Bennett in 2 episodes of Law & Order: SVU (2013–2017)

• Zak Orth 2 characters in 2 shows

  • Wally Parker in Law & Order: SVU S2E10 “Consent” (2001)
  • Harry Kagan in 1 episode of Law & Order and 1 of Law & Order: SVU (2024)

• James Badge Dale 2 characters in 2 shows

  • Danny Jordan in Law & Order: SVU S3E22 “Competence” (2002)
  • Rob Calvino in 2 episodes of Law & Order (2026)

• Chris Bauer 6 characters in 3 shows

  • Mickey Scott in Law & Order S6E23 “Aftershock” (1996)
  • Sergeant in Wheelchair in Law & Order S12E24 “Patriot” (2002)
  • Ted Bryar in 1 episode of Criminal Minds (2005)
  • Bill Tattenger in Law & Order: SVU S11E4 “Hammered” (2009)
  • Tom Cole in Law & Order: SVU S18E7 “Next Chapter” (2017)
  • Jack Costa in Law & Order S24E3 “Big Brother” (2024)

• Michael Massee 2 characters in 2 shows

  • Jacob Dawes in 1 episode of Criminal Minds (2006)
  • Michael “Pa” Williams in Law & Order: SVU S15E2 “Imprisoned Lives” (2013)

• David Aaron Baker 6 characters in 3 shows

  • Lowe in Law & Order S6E21 “Pro Se” (1996)
  • Robert Cook in Law & Order: SVU S3E3 “Stolen” (2001)
  • Adam Teague in Law & Order S12E24 “Patriot” (2002)
  • Mike Geddes in Law & Order: SVU S7E12 “Infected” (2006)
  • Will Sykes in 1 episode of Criminal Minds (2006)
  • Daniel DeLuca in Law & Order S22E15 “Fear and Loathing” (2023)

• Navid Negahban 4 characters in 3 shows

  • Hassan Nadir in 1 episode of Criminal Minds (2006)
  • Imam Ibrahim in Law & Order S17E4 “Fear America” (2006)
  • Rankesh Chanoor in Law & Order: SVU S8E12 “Outsider” (2007)
  • Sam Farhidi in Law & Order: SVU S16E22 “Parents' Nightmare” (2015)

• Nicki Aycox 2 characters in 2 shows

  • Amber Canardo in 1 episode of Criminal Minds (2006)
  • Kate Westwood in Law & Order S18E15 “Bogeyman” (2008)

• Jason Wiles 3 characters in 2 shows

  • Caleb Dale Sheppard, “The Stripping Bandit” in 1 episode of Criminal Minds (2006)
  • Ben McBride in Criminal Minds S5E18 “The Fight” (2010)
  • Alexander Gammon in Law & Order: SVU S12E6 “Branded” (2010)

• Cameron Monaghan 2 characters in 2 shows

  • Jeffrey Charles in 1 episode of Criminal Minds (2006)
  • Eddie Sandow in Law & Order: SVU S13E13 “Father's Shadow” (2012)

• Holt McCallany 5 characters in 3 shows

  • Marc Kenner in Law & Order S4E21 “Doubles” (1994)
  • Steve Felton in Law & Order S9E17 “Shield” (1999)
  • Walter Inman in Law & Order: SVU S7E15 “Manipulated” (2006)
  • Roy Woodridge in 1 episode of Criminal Minds (2007)
  • Donald O’Keefe in Law & Order: SVU S13E12 “Official Story” (2012)

• Michael O’Keefe 5 characters in 3 shows

  • Cally Lonegan in Law & Order S11E21 “Brother's Keeper” (2001)
  • Al Marcosi in Law & Order: SVU S3E14 “Counterfeit” (2002)
  • Ronald McCain in Law & Order: SVU S6E5 “Outcry” (2004)
  • Stan Howard in 1 episode of Criminal Minds (2007)
  • Archbishop Keane in Law & Order S25E17 “Beyond Measure” (2026)

• Michael Cudlitz 2 characters in 2 shows

  • Francis Goehring in 1 episode of Criminal Minds (2007)
  • Randall Clegg in Marshals S1E3 “Road to Nowhere” (2026), Marshals S1E8 “Blowback” (2026), Marshals S1E9 “In Low Places” (2026)

• Bailey Chase 3 characters in 2 shows

  • James Colby Baylor in Criminal Minds S3E8 “Lucky” (2007)
  • Jason Clark Battle in 1 episode of Criminal Minds (2007)
  • Lincoln Haver in Law & Order: SVU S9E16 “Closet” (2008)

• Cody Kasch 2 characters in 2 shows

  • Kyle Ackerman in Law & Order: SVU S7E6 “Raw” (2005)
  • Owen Savage in 1 episode of Criminal Minds (2008)

• Eric Lange 3 characters in 3 shows

  • Brian Matloff, “The Blue Ridge Strangler” in 1 episode of Criminal Minds (2008)
  • Bryce Kelton in Law & Order: SVU S11E16 “Witness” (2010)
  • Chris Damaso in Law & Order S25E4 “Two and Twenty” (2025)

• Luke Perry 2 characters in 2 shows

  • Noah Sibert in Law & Order: SVU S10E1 “Trials” (2008)
  • Benjamin Cyrus in 1 episode of Criminal Minds (2008)

• Andre Royo 2 characters in 2 shows

  • Felix Santos in Law & Order: SVU S5E4 “Loss” (2003)
  • Armando Salinas, “Highway 99 Killer” in 1 episode of Criminal Minds (2008)

• Gabriel Olds 3 characters in 3 shows

  • Sean McKinnon in Law & Order S4E6 “Pride and Joy” (1993)
  • Daniel Lester in Law & Order: SVU S5E1 “Tragedy” (2003)
  • Robert Parker in 1 episode of Criminal Minds (2008)

• Mitch Pileggi 2 characters in 2 shows

  • DEA Agent Jack Hammond in Law & Order: SVU S5E4 “Loss” (2003), Law & Order: SVU S6E16 “Ghost” (2005)
  • Norman Hill, “The Road Warrior” in 1 episode of Criminal Minds (2008)

• Michael Boatman 2 characters in 3 shows

  • Dave Seaver in 3 episodes of Law & Order and 2 of Law & Order: SVU (2003–2022)
  • William Harris in 1 episode of Criminal Minds (2009)

• George Newbern 2 characters in 2 shows

  • Stephen Baleman in 1 episode of Criminal Minds (2009)
  • Al Pollack in Law & Order: SVU S20E3 “Zero Tolerance” (2018), Law & Order: SVU S20E9 “Mea Culpa” (2018), Law & Order: SVU S20E13 “A Story of More Woe” (2019)

• Andrew Divoff 2 characters in 2 shows

  • Andre Bushido in Law & Order: SVU S10E7 “Wildlife” (2008)
  • Dad in 1 episode of Criminal Minds (2009)

• Cynthia Gibb 2 characters in 2 shows

  • Karen Campbell in Law & Order: SVU S5E24 “Poison” (2004)
  • Kathy Gray, “Sylvia” in 1 episode of Criminal Minds (2009)

• Tommy Dewey 2 characters in 2 shows

  • Tommy Wheeler in 1 episode of Criminal Minds (2009)
  • Tate Harris in Law & Order S25E15 “Bright Lights” (2026)

• David Dean Bottrell 2 characters in 2 shows

  • Chad Brown in 1 episode of Criminal Minds (2009)
  • Patrick Grady in Law & Order S21E8 “Severance” (2022)

• Don Creech 2 characters in 2 shows

  • Nikolai Rostov in Law & Order S4E22 “Old Friends” (1994)
  • Bill Jarvis, “The Hollow Creek Killer” in 1 episode of Criminal Minds (2009)

• Lawrence Pressman 3 characters in 2 shows

  • Professor Wesley Burke in Law & Order S3E18 “Animal Instinct” (1993)
  • Alan Colter in Law & Order S5E19 “Cruel and Unusual” (1995)
  • Boyd Schuller in 1 episode of Criminal Minds (2009)

• Kristina Klebe 2 characters in 2 shows

  • Marga Janssen in Law & Order: SVU S10E4 “Lunacy” (2008)
  • Miranda Dracar in 1 episode of Criminal Minds (2009)

• Lee Tergesen 4 characters in 3 shows

  • Heller in Law & Order S16E3 “Ghosts” (2005)
  • Dale Schrader in 1 episode of Criminal Minds (2009)
  • Billy Skags in Law & Order: SVU S11E14 “Savior” (2010)
  • Erik Garrison in Law & Order: SVU S22E15 “What Can Happen In the Dark” (2021)

• Nate Mooney 2 characters in 2 shows

  • Terry Willard in Law & Order: SVU S3E17 “Surveillance” (2002)
  • Connor O’Brien in 1 episode of Criminal Minds (2010)

• Roy Thinnes 4 characters in 2 shows

  • Alfred Wentworth in 1 episode of Law & Order (1990)
  • Victor Panatti in Law & Order S7E23 “Terminal” (1997)
  • Kushner in Law & Order S9E11 “Ramparts” (1999)
  • Curtis Johansen in Law & Order: SVU S3E20 “Greed” (2002)

• John Bedford Lloyd 4 characters in 2 shows

  • Jonathan Ryder in Law & Order S2E14 “Blood Is Thicker...” (1992)
  • Christian Varick in Law & Order S7E6 “Double Blind” (1996)
  • Mike Tucker in Law & Order: SVU S6E5 “Outcry” (2004)
  • Jerry Ryan in 1 episode of Law & Order (2022)

• Jelani Alladin 2 characters

  • Sean Thomas in Law & Order: SVU S22E3 “Remember Me in Quarantine” (2020)
  • Aidan Hawkins in 1 episode of Law & Order: SVU (2026)

Guest actors with four or more characters

• Armand Schultz 6 characters in 2 shows

  • Marty O’Neal in Law & Order S8E4 “Harvest” (1997)
  • Kevin Morse in Law & Order S10E24 “Vaya Con Dios” (2000)
  • Kyle Hubert in Law & Order: SVU S2E9 “Pixies” (2001)
  • Kevin Ragolia in Law & Order: SVU S3E14 “Counterfeit” (2002)
  • Ted Devon in Law & Order S19E2 “Challenged” (2008)
  • John Capshaw in Law & Order: SVU S15E13 “Betrayal's Climax” (2014)

• Bruce Altman 6 characters in 2 shows

  • Harv Beigel in Law & Order S1E15 “The Torrents of Greed: Part 1” (1991), Law & Order S1E16 “The Torrents of Greed: Part 2” (1991)
  • Tom Morrison in Law & Order S4E10 “The Pursuit of Happiness” (1993)
  • Brad Feldman in Law & Order S11E5 “Return” (2000), Law & Order S12E6 “Formerly Famous” (2001), Law & Order S19E11 “Lucky Stiff” (2009)
  • Mark Sanford in Law & Order: SVU S3E3 “Stolen” (2001)
  • Alvin Lawrence in Law & Order S15E6 “Cut” (2004)
  • Mayor Robert Payne in Law & Order S23E5 “Last Dance” (2024), Law & Order S24E7 “Truth and Consequences” (2024)

• Dennis Boutsikaris 6 characters in 3 shows

  • Dick Berkley in Law & Order S1E4 “Kiss the Girls and Make Them Die” (1990)
  • Al Archer in 4 episodes of Law & Order (1996–2004)
  • Neil Pressman in Law & Order S8E13 “Castoff” (1998)
  • Mark Daniels in Law & Order: SVU S1E2 “A Single Life” (1999)
  • Lance Wagner in Criminal Minds S1E17 “A Real Rain” (2006)
  • Nate Hartman in Law & Order: SVU S11E12 “Shadow” (2010)

• John Doman 6 characters in 2 shows

  • Sergeant Frank Gottlieb in Law & Order S7E20 “We Like Mike” (1997)
  • Rod Franklin in Law & Order: SVU S3E2 “Wrath” (2001)
  • Howard Ridgeway in Law & Order S13E18 “Maritime” (2003)
  • Mike Mollinax in Law & Order: SVU S8E10 “Scheherazade” (2007)
  • Jim Gilles in Law & Order S18E6 “Political Animal” (2008)
  • William Rand in Law & Order: SVU S13E12 “Official Story” (2012)

• Paul Schulze 6 characters in 3 shows

  • Pete Milligan in Law & Order S15E21 “Publish and Perish” (2005)
  • Ronnie Baleman in Criminal Minds S3E15 “A Higher Power” (2008)
  • Kralik in Law & Order S20E23 “Rubber Room” (2010)
  • Patrick Holbart in Law & Order: SVU S12E4 “Merchandise” (2010)
  • Bill Lawrence in Law & Order: SVU S19E5 “Complicated” (2017)
  • Keith Palmer in Law & Order S23E10 “Inconvenient Truth” (2024)

• Ann Dowd 5 characters in 2 shows

  • Dorothy Baxter in Law & Order S4E13 “Breeder” (1994)
  • Patricia Smith in Law & Order S6E21 “Pro Se” (1996)
  • Louise Durning in Law & Order: SVU S2E13 “Victims” (2001)
  • Sally Wilkens in Law & Order: SVU S4E25 “Soulless” (2003)
  • Beth Allison in Law & Order S14E9 “Compassion” (2003)

• Bruce MacVittie 5 characters in 2 shows

  • Arvin Baker in Law & Order S8E8 “Shadow” (1997)
  • Larry Brunig in Law & Order S10E20 “Untitled” (2000)
  • Tandy in Law & Order: SVU S2E20 “Pique” (2001)
  • Bill Parker in Law & Order S13E12 “Under God” (2003)
  • Frank Andreas in Law & Order S16E22 “Invaders” (2006)

• Danny Mastrogiorgio 5 characters in 2 shows

  • Bruce Valentine in Law & Order S10E16 “Trade This” (2000)
  • Earl Miller in Law & Order: SVU S2E6 “Noncompliance” (2000)
  • Nicky Fatone in Law & Order S18E7 “Quit Claim” (2008)
  • Orlando McTeer in Law & Order: SVU S10E4 “Lunacy” (2008)
  • George Turner in Law & Order: SVU S16E7 “Chicago Crossover” (2014)

• David Alan Basche 5 characters in 3 shows

  • Tepper in Law & Order S17E10 “Corner Office” (2006)
  • Kevin Franklin in Law & Order S20E1 “Memo from the Dark Side” (2009)
  • Michael Gallagher in Law & Order: SVU S11E14 “Savior” (2010)
  • Frank Bailey in Law & Order: SVU S26E11 “Deductible” (2025)
  • Stan Cobb in Marshals S2E1 “All Hat No Cattle” (2026)

• Denis O’Hare 5 characters in 2 shows

  • Harold Morrissey in Law & Order S4E2 “Volunteers” (1993)
  • James Smith in Law & Order S6E21 “Pro Se” (1996)
  • Phil Christie in Law & Order S8E5 “Nullification” (1997)
  • Jimmy Walp in Law & Order: SVU S1E16 “The Third Guy” (2000)
  • Chris Shea in Law & Order: SVU S14E10 “Presumed Guilty” (2013)

• Derek Cecil 5 characters in 2 shows

  • Russell Ramsay in Law & Order: SVU S2E8 “Taken” (2000)
  • Steven Lamar in Law & Order S16E4 “Age of Innocence” (2005)
  • Joe Hartwig in Law & Order S19E7 “Zero” (2008)
  • Garrett Howard in Law & Order: SVU S20E20 “The Good Girl” (2019)
  • Brian Burke in Law & Order S22E15 “Fear and Loathing” (2023)

• Francie Swift 5 characters in 2 shows

  • Megan Nelson in Law & Order S5E22 “Switch” (1995)
  • Mercedes Garrison in Law & Order S10E4 “Merger” (1999)
  • Caroline Reeves in Law & Order S19E22 “The Drowned and the Saved” (2009)
  • Sherri West in 4 episodes of Law & Order: SVU (2010–2011)
  • Diana Marcus in Law & Order S21E8 “Severance” (2022)

• J. Smith-Cameron 5 characters in 2 shows

  • Paula Downing in Law & Order S9E4 “Flight” (1998)
  • Linda Drosi in Law & Order S14E5 “Blaze” (2003)
  • Ward in Law & Order S19E16 “Take-Out” (2009)
  • Diane Eskas in Law & Order: SVU S13E8 “Educated Guess” (2011)
  • Gwen Sharpe in Law & Order: SVU S28E1 “Volition” (2026)

• Jim True-Frost 5 characters in 2 shows

  • Bruce Elwin in Law & Order S15E23 “In God We Trust” (2005)
  • Dennis Langdon in Law & Order S18E7 “Quit Claim” (2008)
  • Thomas Banks in Law & Order: SVU S11E5 “Hardwired” (2009)
  • Lawrence Hendricks Jr. in Law & Order: SVU S18E9 “Decline & Fall” (2017)
  • Mitch Kaplan in Law & Order: SVU S23E14 “Video Killed the Radio Star” (2022)

• Lisa Eichhorn 5 characters in 2 shows

  • Mary Kostrinski in Law & Order S3E9 “Point of View” (1992)
  • Arnette Fenady in Law & Order S4E20 “Nurture” (1994)
  • Arlene Galvin in Law & Order S9E6 “Scrambled” (1998)
  • Peyton Kleberg in Law & Order: SVU S3E5 “Tangled” (2001)
  • retired M.E. Gail Berardi in Law & Order S13E16 “Suicide Box” (2003)

• Lisa Emery 5 characters in 2 shows

  • Alice Huntley in Law & Order S5E9 “Scoundrels” (1994)
  • Gwen Graham in Law & Order S10E19 “Surrender Dorothy” (2000)
  • Meg Lafferty in Law & Order S13E22 “Sheltered” (2003)
  • Anna Gable in Law & Order: SVU S7E7 “Name” (2005)
  • Weller in Law & Order S19E13 “Crimebusters” (2009)

• Michael Gaston 5 characters in 2 shows

  • Jim Wyman in Law & Order S11E18 “White Lie” (2001)
  • Malcolm Field in Law & Order: SVU S4E11 “Damaged” (2003)
  • Pete Gardner in Law & Order S19E15 “Bailout” (2009)
  • Donald Bazinski in Law & Order: SVU S17E10 “Catfishing Teacher” (2016)
  • Gary Wald in Law & Order: SVU S21E12 “The Longest Night of Rain” (2020)

• Nestor Serrano 5 characters in 3 shows

  • Lloyd Andrews in Law & Order: SVU S2E7 “Asunder” (2000)
  • Alec Conroy in Law & Order S11E17 “Ego” (2001)
  • Franco Marquez in Law & Order: SVU S6E3 “Obscene” (2004)
  • Hanover in Criminal Minds S1E13 “Poison” (2006)
  • D.A. Juan Delgado in Law & Order S18E10 “Tango” (2008)

• Philip Bosco 5 characters in 2 shows

  • Gordon Schell in Law & Order S3E21 “Manhood” (1993), Law & Order S4E15 “Kids” (1994)
  • Dobbs in Law & Order S8E15 “Faccia a Faccia” (1998)
  • Lee Jerrold in Law & Order S9E17 “Shield” (1999)
  • Davis Langley in Law & Order: SVU S4E8 “Waste” (2002)
  • Joseph P. Terhune in Law & Order: SVU S5E23 “Bound” (2004)

• Scott Sowers 5 characters

  • Billy Doyle in Law & Order S4E8 “American Dream” (1993)
  • Stewart Waller in Law & Order S5E20 “Bad Faith” (1995)
  • Joe Kirby in Law & Order S7E7 “Deadbeat” (1996)
  • Jimmy McGowan in Law & Order S11E23 “Judge Dread” (2001)
  • Samuel Temple in Law & Order S18E9 “Executioner” (2008)

• Sean Cullen 5 characters in 2 shows

  • Professor Davis Mills in Law & Order S9E12 “Haven” (1999)
  • Arthur Pruitt in Law & Order: SVU S1E15 “Entitled” (2000)
  • Gene Marchetti in Law & Order S14E7 “Floater” (2003)
  • Matthew Lortell in Law & Order S18E13 “Angelgrove” (2008)
  • Brett Trask in Law & Order: SVU S11E16 “Witness” (2010)

• Stephen Bogardus 5 characters in 2 shows

  • Peter Michaels in Law & Order S9E16 “Harm” (1999)
  • Bill Turbit in Law & Order: SVU S1E7 “Uncivilized” (1999)
  • Jim Dittmar in Law & Order S12E19 “Slaughter” (2002)
  • James Decker in Law & Order: SVU S7E11 “Alien” (2005)
  • Woodmoor executive Austin in Law & Order S20E8 “Doped” (2009)

• Tom Mason 5 characters in 2 shows

  • Ian Maser in Law & Order S2E15 “Trust” (1992)
  • Carlton Radford in Law & Order S9E24 “Refuge, Part 2” (1999)
  • Lawrence Fuller in Law & Order: SVU S4E2 “Deception” (2002)
  • Matt Wolchesky in Law & Order S13E18 “Maritime” (2003)
  • Jason Connor in Law & Order: SVU S5E15 “Families” (2004)

• Amy Carlson 4 characters in 3 shows

  • Patricia Andrews in Law & Order: SVU S2E7 “Asunder” (2000)
  • Collette Connolly in Law & Order S15E2 “The Dead Wives Club” (2004)
  • Cece Hillenbrand in Criminal Minds S3E19 “Tabula Rasa” (2008)
  • Katie McGrath in Law & Order: SVU S25E4 “Duty to Report” (2024)

• Amy Hargreaves 4 characters in 2 shows

  • Jane Wellesley in Law & Order: SVU S5E2 “Manic” (2003)
  • Dana Wechsler in Law & Order S17E3 “Home Sweet” (2006)
  • Iris Petersen in Law & Order: SVU S14E1 “Lost Reputation” (2012)
  • Alexis Hanover in Law & Order: SVU S21E2 “The Darkest Journey Home” (2019), Law & Order: SVU S21E10 “Must Be Held Accountable” (2020)

• Amy Landecker 4 characters in 2 shows

  • Stephanie Grayson in Law & Order: SVU S4E13 “Rotten” (2003)
  • Jamie Callahan in Law & Order: SVU S6E23 “Goliath” (2005)
  • Parrish in Law & Order S18E3 “Misbegotten” (2008)
  • Katharine Vernon in Law & Order: SVU S26E9 “First Light” (2025)

• Anna Holbrook 4 characters in 2 shows

  • Janet Silver in Law & Order S3E11 “Extended Family” (1993)
  • Christine Whitburn in Law & Order S5E4 “Family Values” (1994)
  • Velma Darcy in Law & Order S7E13 “Matrimony” (1997)
  • Alice Woolcott in Law & Order: SVU S24E19 “Bend the Law” (2023)

• Anne Twomey 4 characters in 2 shows

  • Harlan in Law & Order S6E5 “Hot Pursuit” (1995)
  • Kate Bergreen-Spiegel in Law & Order S7E8 “Family Business” (1996)
  • Pepper Garrison in Law & Order S10E4 “Merger” (1999)
  • Sharon Hadley in Law & Order: SVU S1E17 “Misleader” (2000)

• Becky Ann Baker 4 characters in 2 shows

  • Susan Simels in Law & Order S12E23 “Oxymoron” (2002)
  • Brice in Law & Order: SVU S4E9 “Juvenile” (2002)
  • Carolyn Walters in Law & Order S16E7 “House of Cards” (2005)
  • Vivienne Patton in Law & Order: SVU S16E10 “Forgiving Rollins” (2015)

• Bernadette Quigley 4 characters in 2 shows

  • Jean Weston in Law & Order: SVU S2E21 “Scourge” (2001)
  • Padgett in Law & Order S14E9 “Compassion” (2003)
  • Betty Jean in Law & Order: SVU S11E3 “Solitary” (2009)
  • Joyce West in Law & Order: SVU S23E6 “The Five Hundredth Episode” (2021)

• Brian Kerwin 4 characters in 2 shows

  • Evan Ramsey in Law & Order: SVU S3E1 “Repression” (2001)
  • Ted Weldon in Law & Order S12E14 “Missing” (2002)
  • Stanley Billings in Law & Order: SVU S4E19 “Appearances” (2003)
  • Roger Murray in Law & Order: SVU S23E6 “The Five Hundredth Episode” (2021)

• Brooke Smith 4 characters in 3 shows

  • Margot Bell in Law & Order S6E16 “Savior” (1996)
  • Barbara Lynch in Criminal Minds S5E16 “Mosley Lane” (2010)
  • Delia Wilson in Law & Order: SVU S13E23 “Rhodium Nights” (2012), Law & Order: SVU S14E1 “Lost Reputation” (2012), Law & Order: SVU S14E2 “Above Suspicion” (2012)
  • Allison Dumont in Law & Order S22E19 “Private Lives” (2023)

• Cara Buono 4 characters

  • Shelly Taggert in Law & Order S6E20 “Girlfriends” (1996)
  • Alice Simonelli in Law & Order S9E8 “Punk” (1998)
  • Shannon in Law & Order S17E15 “Melting Pot” (2007)
  • Lisa Dumont in Law & Order S24E6 “Time Will Tell” (2024)

• Dallas Roberts 4 characters in 2 shows

  • Matthew Blanchard in Law & Order S5E11 “Guardian” (1995)
  • Thomas Mathers in Law & Order: SVU S6E9 “Weak” (2004)
  • Marty Winston in Law & Order S19E9 “By Perjury” (2009)
  • Greg Yates in 4 episodes of Law & Order: SVU (2015–2016)

• Dan Lauria 4 characters in 3 shows

  • Joseph Strudevant in Law & Order S11E11 “Sunday in the Park with Jorge” (2001)
  • Peter Kurtz in Law & Order: SVU S4E11 “Damaged” (2003)
  • General Lee Whitworth, MD in Criminal Minds S4E24 “Amplification” (2009)
  • Coach Ray Masters in Law & Order: SVU S13E2 “Personal Fouls” (2011)

• Daniel Hugh Kelly 4 characters in 2 shows

  • Kevin Crossley in Law & Order S5E23 “Pride” (1995)
  • Julian Spector in Law & Order S9E20 “Empire” (1999)
  • Mark Dobbins in Law & Order: SVU S6E11 “Contagious” (2005)
  • Leland Barnes in Law & Order S16E9 “Criminal Law” (2005)

• David Margulies 4 characters in 2 shows

  • Simpson in Law & Order S1E13 “A Death in the Family” (1991)
  • Tommy Zanescu in Law & Order S3E20 “Securitate” (1993)
  • Jordan Delbert in Law & Order S5E15 “Seed” (1995)
  • Eric Setrakian in Law & Order: SVU S16E19 “Granting Immunity” (2015)

• Deborah Hedwall 4 characters

  • Elaine Hale in Law & Order S1E21 “Sonata for Solo Organ” (1991)
  • Arlene Webber in Law & Order S7E7 “Deadbeat” (1996)
  • Senator Anne Benton in Law & Order S11E24 “Deep Vote” (2001)
  • Shelby in Law & Order S15E19 “Sects” (2005)

• Geneva Carr 4 characters in 2 shows

  • Margo Sanders in Law & Order: SVU S6E9 “Weak” (2004)
  • Katie Harris in Law & Order: SVU S11E1 “Unstable” (2009)
  • Pam Baker in Law & Order: SVU S17E7 “Patrimonial Burden” (2015)
  • Jenny Newhall in Law & Order S22E18 “Collateral Damage” (2023)

• Isiah Whitlock Jr. 4 characters in 2 shows

  • Simon Brooks in Law & Order S6E12 “Trophy” (1996)
  • Todd Smythe in Law & Order: SVU S2E14 “Paranoia” (2001)
  • Gordon Samuels in Law & Order S15E5 “Gunplay” (2004)
  • Reece in Law & Order: SVU S14E15 “Deadly Ambition” (2013), Law & Order: SVU S17E5 “Community Policing” (2015)

• Jacinto Taras Riddick 4 characters in 2 shows

  • Oscar Liriano in Law & Order S8E8 “Shadow” (1997)
  • Luis Pacheco in Law & Order S9E8 “Punk” (1998)
  • Rafael Zapata in Law & Order: SVU S5E4 “Loss” (2003)
  • Joseph Hernandez in Law & Order S20E21 “Immortal” (2010)

• James Colby 4 characters in 2 shows

  • Corrections Officer Atwood in Law & Order S9E8 “Punk” (1998)
  • Bobby Campbell in Law & Order S12E7 “Myth of Fingerprints” (2001)
  • Jeremy Ostilow in Law & Order: SVU S5E19 “Sick” (2004)
  • Greg Dunne in Law & Order: SVU S11E7 “Users” (2009)

• Jan Maxwell 4 characters

  • Nancy Haas in Law & Order S5E1 “Second Opinion” (1994)
  • Sarah Talbert in Law & Order S8E2 “Denial” (1997)
  • Marian Reger in Law & Order S11E3 “Dissonance” (2000)
  • Ruth Alexander in Law & Order S14E7 “Floater” (2003)

• Jennifer Esposito 4 characters in 2 shows

  • Gina Tucci in Law & Order S7E3 “Good Girl” (1996)
  • Sarah Logan in Law & Order: SVU S1E20 “Remorse” (2000)
  • Justine Bailey in Law & Order S17E7 “In Vino Veritas” (2006)
  • Phoebe Baker in Law & Order: SVU S20E15 “Brothel” (2019), Law & Order: SVU S22E4 “Sightless in a Savage Land” (2021), Law & Order: SVU S22E16 “Wolves in Sheep's Clothing” (2021)

• Jennifer Van Dyck 4 characters in 2 shows

  • Joanna Woodleigh in Law & Order S1E21 “Sonata for Solo Organ” (1991)
  • Jill Perry in Law & Order S7E6 “Double Blind” (1996)
  • Elaine Clemens in Law & Order S16E19 “Positive” (2006)
  • Kelly Alvin in Law & Order: SVU S9E5 “Harm” (2007)

• Jeremy Davidson 4 characters in 2 shows

  • Sean Russo in Law & Order S9E21 “Ambitious” (1999)
  • Luke Campbell in Law & Order S12E7 “Myth of Fingerprints” (2001)
  • Rob Purcell in Law & Order S17E9 “Deadlock” (2006)
  • Seth Coleman in Law & Order: SVU S12E8 “Penetration” (2010)

• John Benjamin Hickey 4 characters in 2 shows

  • Charles Thatcher in Law & Order S8E13 “Castoff” (1998)
  • Mark Hickey in Law & Order: SVU S1E21 “Nocturne” (2000)
  • Aaron Solomon in 4 episodes of Law & Order (2002–2006)
  • Tom Moore in Law & Order: SVU S15E14 “Wednesday's Child” (2014)

• John Bolger 4 characters in 2 shows

  • Mark Knapp in Law & Order S12E17 “Girl Most Likely” (2002)
  • Douglas Lamerly in Law & Order: SVU S4E17 “Privilege” (2003)
  • Stanton in Law & Order: SVU S6E12 “Identity” (2005)
  • Don Sorenson in Law & Order S20E3 “Great Satan” (2009)

• John Ventimiglia 4 characters in 2 shows

  • Nick Capetti in Law & Order S6E1 “Bitter Fruit” (1995)
  • Frank Dietrick in Law & Order S9E2 “DWB” (1998)
  • Dibbens in Law & Order S19E15 “Bailout” (2009), Law & Order S20E19 “Crashers” (2010)
  • Bobby Navarro in Law & Order: SVU S14E17 “Undercover Blue” (2013)

• Jonathan Walker 4 characters in 2 shows

  • Mark Danforth in Law & Order S6E7 “Humiliation” (1995)
  • Hayman in Law & Order: SVU S4E9 “Juvenile” (2002)
  • Nathan Fuller in Law & Order: SVU S20E16 “Facing Demons” (2019)
  • Kevin Ryan in Law & Order: SVU S27E19 “Impropriety” (2026)

• Joseph Murphy 4 characters in 2 shows

  • Ray Borland in Law & Order: SVU S3E7 “Sacrifice” (2001)
  • Gary Phillips in Law & Order S12E20 “Dazzled” (2002)
  • Keith Gerard in Law & Order: SVU S4E12 “Risk” (2003)
  • Ed McClean in Law & Order S15E2 “The Dead Wives Club” (2004)

• Karen Young 4 characters in 2 shows

  • Cassie Rickman in Law & Order S6E19 “Slave” (1996)
  • Leslie Cooper in Law & Order S12E18 “Equal Rights” (2002)
  • Christina Nerrit in Law & Order: SVU S5E22 “Painless” (2004)
  • Sachs in Law & Order S20E13 “Steel-Eyed Death” (2010)

• Kate Burton 4 characters in 2 shows

  • Bettina in Law & Order S2E17 “Sisters of Mercy” (1992)
  • Erica Gardner in 4 episodes of Law & Order (2001–2009)
  • Annette Cole in Law & Order: SVU S12E18 “Bully” (2011)
  • Bethany Allen in Law & Order: SVU S27E12 “Hubris” (2026)

• Kathleen McNenny 4 characters in 2 shows

  • Sanderson in Law & Order S9E20 “Empire” (1999)
  • Jennifer Shelby in Law & Order S14E17 “Hands Free” (2004)
  • Jane Bullard in Law & Order: SVU S12E19 “Bombshell” (2011)
  • Christine Ritchie in Law & Order: SVU S19E22 “Mama” (2018)

• Kristin Griffith 4 characters in 2 shows

  • Clara Brock in Law & Order S5E15 “Seed” (1995)
  • Brenda Lucas in Law & Order S11E20 “All My Children” (2001)
  • Martha Landry in Law & Order S18E15 “Bogeyman” (2008)
  • Joyce Hingham in Law & Order: SVU S11E19 “Conned” (2010)

• Laila Robins 4 characters in 2 shows

  • Diana Hawthorne in Law & Order S6E12 “Trophy” (1996)
  • Liann Crosby in Law & Order S9E7 “Venom” (1998)
  • Ellen Travis in Law & Order: SVU S1E2 “A Single Life” (1999)
  • Megan Stratton in Law & Order S24E16 “Folk Hero” (2025)

• Lindsay Crouse 4 characters in 2 shows

  • Diane Meade in Law & Order S3E14 “Promises to Keep” (1993)
  • Denise Grobman in Law & Order S10E3 “DNR” (1999)
  • Deidre Hellstrom in Law & Order S16E1 “Red Ball” (2005)
  • Mary Mays in Criminal Minds S1E11 “Blood Hungry” (2005)

• Lisa Joyce 4 characters in 2 shows

  • Kristi McGarrett in Law & Order: SVU S9E2 “Avatar” (2007)
  • Megan Tanner in Law & Order S20E1 “Memo from the Dark Side” (2009)
  • Allie Martell in Law & Order: SVU S13E5 “Missing Pieces” (2011)
  • Michelle Young in Law & Order: SVU S23E13 “If I Knew Then What I Know Now” (2022)

• Martin Donovan 4 characters in 3 shows

  • Archibald Newlands in Law & Order: SVU S5E5 “Serendipity” (2003)
  • Robert White in Law & Order S16E16 “Cost of Capital” (2006)
  • Logan Carter in Law & Order: SVU S19E11 “Flight Risk” (2018)
  • Charles Graff in Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent S3E10 “XOXO” (2026)

• Maureen Mueller 4 characters in 2 shows

  • Melanie Kaufman in Law & Order S11E15 “Swept Away” (2001)
  • Jenner in Law & Order: SVU S8E11 “Burned” (2007)
  • Susan Janet in Law & Order: SVU S19E9 “Gone Baby Gone” (2018)
  • Kathleen Adler in Law & Order: SVU S21E8 “We Dream of Machine Elves” (2019)

• Melissa Leo 4 characters in 2 shows

  • Alice Hutton in Law & Order S4E1 “Sweeps” (1993)
  • Sherri Quinn in Law & Order S12E1 “Who Let the Dogs Out?” (2001)
  • Georgia Davis in Criminal Minds S2E13 “No Way Out” (2007)
  • Donna Cheponis in Law & Order S18E17 “Personae Non Gratae” (2008)

• Michael Beach 4 characters in 3 shows

  • Brian Elliot in Law & Order S5E21 “Purple Heart” (1995)
  • Andy Abbott in Law & Order: SVU S5E20 “Lowdown” (2004)
  • Marks in Criminal Minds S3E8 “Lucky” (2007)
  • Brian Harris in Law & Order S21E6 “Wicked Game” (2022), Law & Order S21E10 “Black and Blue” (2022), Law & Order S24E10 “Greater Good” (2025)

• Molly Price 4 characters in 2 shows

  • Amy Newhouse in Law & Order S2E6 “Misconception” (1991)
  • Quartermaster Stroud in Law & Order S8E3 “Navy Blues” (1997)
  • Allison Ashburn in Law & Order S16E15 “Choice of Evils” (2006)
  • Donna Marshall in Law & Order: SVU S16E17 “Parole Violations” (2015)

• Murphy Guyer 4 characters

  • Jeffrey Brandt in Law & Order S3E1 “Skin Deep” (1992)
  • Weber in Law & Order S10E1 “Gunshow” (1999)
  • Leslie Stanton in Law & Order S11E12 “Teenage Wasteland” (2001)
  • Cass Holliman in Law & Order S15E22 “Sport of Kings” (2005)

• Nick Chinlund 4 characters in 3 shows

  • Barry Peck in Law & Order S11E1 “Endurance” (2000)
  • Matthew Linwood Brodus in Law & Order: SVU S3E15 “Execution” (2002)
  • Frank Elliott in Law & Order S14E8 “Embedded” (2003)
  • Max Weston in Criminal Minds S2E17 “Distress” (2007)

• Nick Sandow 4 characters in 2 shows

  • bail agent Andy Grenada in Law & Order S9E13 “Hunters” (1999)
  • Doug Kersten in Law & Order: SVU S7E17 “Class” (2006)
  • Ted McCormack in Law & Order: SVU S16E21 “Perverted Justice” (2015)
  • Leo Eichmeier in Law & Order: SVU S27E10 “Fidelis ad mortem” (2026)

• Otto Sanchez 4 characters in 3 shows

  • Delfino Melendez in Law & Order: SVU S1E13 “Disrobed” (2000)
  • Eddie Fuente in Law & Order: SVU S3E12 “Protection” (2002)
  • Reynaldo Celaya in Law & Order S13E23 “Couples” (2003)
  • Rick Siglock in Criminal Minds S2E13 “No Way Out” (2007)

• Pablo Schreiber 4 characters in 2 shows

  • Kevin Boatman in Law & Order S16E17 “America, Inc.” (2006)
  • Dan Kozlowski in Law & Order: SVU S8E15 “Haystack” (2007)
  • Sean Hauser in Law & Order S19E1 “Rumble” (2008)
  • William Lewis in 5 episodes of Law & Order: SVU (2013–2014)

• Paul Calderon 4 characters in 2 shows

  • Torres in Law & Order S1E18 “The Secret Sharers” (1991)
  • Jesse Castillo in Law & Order S8E24 “Monster” (1998)
  • Kenneth Silva in Law & Order S14E15 “Veteran's Day” (2004)
  • Assemblyman Eric Molina in Law & Order: SVU S7E20 “Fat” (2006)

• Peter Jacobson 4 characters in 3 shows

  • Karl Styne in Law & Order S4E21 “Doubles” (1994)
  • Randolph J. “Randy” Dworkin in 3 episodes of Law & Order and 2 of Law & Order: SVU (2003–2018)
  • Michael Ryer in Criminal Minds S1E18 “Somebody's Watching” (2006)
  • Bart Ganzel in Law & Order: SVU S13E23 “Rhodium Nights” (2012), Law & Order: SVU S14E1 “Lost Reputation” (2012), Law & Order: SVU S14E2 “Above Suspicion” (2012)

• Reg Rogers 4 characters in 2 shows

  • Jason Bregman in Law & Order S4E12 “Snatched” (1994)
  • Edgar Varick in Law & Order S15E22 “Sport of Kings” (2005)
  • Joshua Felner in Law & Order S20E22 “Love Eternal” (2010)
  • Carl Fleming in Law & Order: SVU S19E11 “Flight Risk” (2018)

• Robert Foxworth 4 characters in 2 shows

  • Professor Charles Evans in Law & Order S7E21 “Passion” (1997)
  • Ben Hadley in Law & Order: SVU S1E17 “Misleader” (2000)
  • Frederick Barrett in Law & Order S14E4 “Shrunk” (2003)
  • Lett in Law & Order: SVU S7E9 “Rockabye” (2005)

• Robert John Burke 4 characters in 2 shows

  • Arthur ‘Buzz’ Palley in Law & Order S5E17 “Act of God” (1995)
  • FBI agent Ron Innes in Law & Order S11E21 “Brother's Keeper” (2001)
  • IAB Sgt. Ed Tucker in 26 episodes of Law & Order: SVU (2002–2020)
  • Colonel Milton Danbury in Law & Order S15E1 “Paradigm” (2004)

• Robin Weigert 4 characters in 2 shows

  • Leanne Parks in Law & Order S13E19 “Seer” (2003)
  • Heather Stark in Law & Order: SVU S8E3 “Recall” (2006)
  • Catherine Douglas in Law & Order S20E20 “The Taxman Cometh” (2010)
  • Lisa Hassler in Law & Order: SVU S17E9 “Depravity Standard” (2015)

• Victor Slezak 4 characters in 2 shows

  • Steven Green in Law & Order S4E22 “Old Friends” (1994)
  • Jeffery Arbaugh in Law & Order S7E8 “Family Business” (1996)
  • Philip Andrews in Law & Order S11E2 “Turnstile Justice” (2000)
  • Blake Peters in Law & Order: SVU S8E7 “Underbelly” (2006)

• Vyto Ruginis 4 characters

  • Dan Magadan Jr. in Law & Order S2E1 “Confession” (1991)
  • Shep Watson in Law & Order S4E12 “Snatched” (1994)
  • William Wachtler in Law & Order S14E19 “Nowhere Man” (2004)
  • Depago in Law & Order S17E5 “Public Service Homicide” (2006)

• Wendell Pierce 4 characters

  • Ola-Gimju Nwaka in Law & Order S3E10 “Consultation” (1992)
  • Jerome Bryant in Law & Order S5E13 “Rage” (1995)
  • Wade in Law & Order S9E15 “Disciple” (1999)
  • Roger Porter in Law & Order S15E5 “Gunplay” (2004)

• Wendy Hoopes 4 characters in 3 shows

  • Denise Clark in Law & Order S16E1 “Red Ball” (2005)
  • Sarah Fitzgerald in Criminal Minds S3E17 “In Heat” (2008)
  • Lisa Crivello in Law & Order: SVU S17E11 “Townhouse Incident” (2016)
  • Anna Sadler in Law & Order: SVU S19E17 “Send in the Clowns” (2018)

• Zach Grenier 4 characters

  • Hauser in Law & Order S11E16 “Bronx Cheer” (2001)
  • Barry Speicher in Law & Order S16E11 “Bible Story” (2005)
  • Cormac Braden in Law & Order S20E16 “Innocence” (2010)
  • Ed Zanini in Law & Order S21E9 “The Great Pretender” (2022), Law & Order S26E1 “Ghost in the Machine” (2026)

Characters follow each episode’s cast credits; credits under the same surname in one show count as one character. How these summaries are written.