About this episode
Nicola Bardon interviews Dann Florek about his experiences on Law & Order: SVU and his life beyond the show.
In this episode of Tis Yourself , I catch up with legendary Law & Order: SVU star Dann Florek . Dann opens up about the shocking and "disrespectful" sudden death of his iconic character, Donald Cragen , and the overwhelming fan response to the end of an era. He shares behind-the-scenes memories from his 27-year journey on the show, from the original series to Organized Crime , and reflects on working alongside Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni . Dann also discusses life in California, his love for the stage, and his heartwarming experience fostering and adopting his new puppy, Beverly. Don't miss this candid talk with "Captain Dan" on his legacy and what’s next! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tis-yourself . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Host: Nicola Bardon
Guest: Dann Florek
Topics covered
- Law & Order: SVU
- acting career
- behind-the-scenes
- fostering pets
- celebrity interviews
Keywords
- Dann Florek
- Law & Order: SVU
- Donald Cragen
- Mariska Hargitay
- Christopher Meloni
- fostering pets
- California
- interview
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Law & Order: SVU, Organized Crime
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