Law & Order: Svu Star Dann Florek Admits He Was Blindsided By His Donald Cragen Exit - IMDb

Actor Dann Florek Leaves Long-Running Series

Dann Florek, who played Donald Cragen on Law & Order: SVU, has said his departure was not anticipated. After 35 years on the show, Florek says his exit was a surprise. He has shared his feelings about the unforeseen exit, which has been reported by TVLine, People.com, and IMDb. Florek's departure marks a significant moment in the decades-old franchise, which has been a consistent presence on screens for decades.

“Florek's departure marks a significant moment in the decades-old franchise, which has been a consistent presence on screens for decades,” — Marcus Brennan, senior market analyst at Shipley Bury Analytics, told our newsroom.

Timeline

Oct 31 — Dann Florek, who played Donald Cragen on Law & Order: SVU, has said his departure was not anticipated....

Nov 2 — Florek's departure marks a significant moment in the decades-old franchise, which has been a consistent presen...

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