Dann Florek, the character actor who portrayed Donald Cragen on SVU, has said his departure was unexpected. After a significant period of time 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 important event in the long-established show, which has been a consistent presence on screens for decades.