Christopher Meloni dons black pants and a khaki green jacket as he prepares for action on the set

Christopher Meloni was geared up for action on the set of Law and Order: Criminal Intent.

The 61-year-old reprised his role as Detective Elliot Stabler in the latest spin-off of the Law and Order franchise on NBC.

The actor was seen climbing on top of cars during rehearsals in New York for the highly rated crime drama.

Action: Christopher Meloni was geared up for action on the set of Law and Order: Criminal Intent.

The versatile performer was dressed in a pair of black jeans, brown shoes and a khaki green jacket for his role as an undercover officer.

His character has been investigating corrupt police officers while trying to help pull down a crooked politician as well.  

The buff entertainer has performed many of his own stunts on the show, which can include, running, jumping and fighting.

Stunt work: The buff performer does many of his own stunts on the show, which can include, running, jumping and fighting

The body builder has credited his intense workout routine with helping to protect him from injuries.

Christopher starred in Law and Order: Special Victims Unit from 1999-2011, but left the show after contract negotiations broke down. 

In the interim, he had roles in The Handmaid’s Tale on Hulu as the president of Gilead, and on the TV show Harvey Quinn, voicing several characters including Commissioner Gordon.  

Familiar face: The 61-year-old actor reprised his role as Detective Elliot Stabler, on Law and Order: Criminal Intent, a role he originated in 1999 for Law and Order: SVU

Crime fighter: The Stabler character has been investigating corrupt police officers while trying to help pull down a crooked politician as well.

The six foot tall actor returned to the role in 2021, and has appeared alongside former SVU co-star Mariska Hargitay in several crossover episodes.

The University of Colorado alum has been married to his wife, Doris, since 1995.

They are the parents of two children, Sophia, 21, and Dante, 18. 

Staying busy: The versatile performer has also starred in shows such as Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale and in the animated Harley Quinn, providing the voice of Commissioner Gordon

Stand by:  The physically fit Christopher prefers to do many of his own stunts, but a double is always standing by, if needed