<P> Steven ' Steve ' 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> Steven ' Steve ' 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>
who does the voiceover on law and order
who does the voiceover on law and order
Steven ' Steve ' M. Zirnkilton
Steven ' Steve ' M. Zirnkilton