<Tr> <Th> Known for </Th> <Td> Narrator of Law & Order franchise </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Website </Th> <Td> zirnkilton.com </Td> </Tr> <P> Steven M. Zirnkilton (born Stephen Morgan Zirnkilton; August 18, 1958) is an American voice - over actor and former politician from Maine . Zirnkilton is known for providing the opening narration of all US shows in the Law & Order franchise . He received the job after he was originally hired by series creator Dick Wolf for a small part on Law & Order . </P> <P> Zirnkilton grew up in York, Pennsylvania and spent summers in Maine . He graduated from New England College and began working for radio station WDEA in Ellsworth, Maine upon graduation . He later settled in Seal Harbor, Maine . Zirnkilton received a Legislative Sentiment for his work, from Maine State Representative Chris Greeley . </P>

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