However, the show is so much more than just two of the best detectives on TV.

He plays Jason Roberts I.T.

Specialist, stalker, and potential rapist.

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This episode was so early in her career she was credited as Tricia Mara.

Eventually she would refine her stage name to Rooney her middle name.

Her older sisterKate Maraalso guest-starred onSVUearly in her career during the show’s second season.

Adam Driver

Also guest starringAngela LansburyandAlfred Molina,the episode focused on a serial rapist who targets illegal immigrants.

Cooper plays a charming lawyer, showing early signs of the movie star he was to become.

His first professional gig as an actor was in theSVUepisode “Intimidation Game” in Season 16.

Rooney Mara

It’s hard to imagine the doe-eyed Dunphy sibling we know and love taking such a dark turn.

OtherModern Familyalum have also guest starred early in their careers, includingTy Burrell,Ariel Winters, andJulie Bowen.

Abigail Breslin

After winning our hearts with her breakout debut performance inM.

Bradley Cooper

Night Shyamalan’sSigns,Abigail Breslincontinued to work in small roles until her standout role inLittle Miss Sunshine.

One of these smaller roles was playing 6-year-old Patty Branson in the Season 5 episode, “Birthright.”

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Sarah Hyland

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Ian Somerhalder

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