Wenne Alton Davis, known for a memorable role on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, has died at age 60 after being struck by a car while crossing a street in Midtown Manhattan. The actor, born Wendy Davis and professionally known as Wenne Alton Davis, was hit just before 9 p.m. on December 8 at the intersection of West 53rd Street and Broadway in New York City.
Wenne Alton Davis: Details of the accident
According to the NYPD, a black 2023 Cadillac XT6 driven by a 61‑year‑old man was making a left turn when it collided with Wenne Alton Davis as she crossed the street. Police said Davis sustained “severe trauma to the head and body” and was transported by EMS to Mount Sinai West Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. The driver remained at the scene and was not injured; no arrests have been made, and the NYPD Highway District’s Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate.
Neighbors told local outlets that earlier the same day, Wenne Alton Davis had shared warm words, saying, “I love you, I appreciate you,” underscoring the shock of her sudden loss for those who lived near her.
Career highlights of Wenne Alton Davis
Wenne Alton Davis was best known to many viewers for a season 5 appearance on Amazon Prime’s The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, in which she portrayed a police officer—a role that became her final on‑screen credit when it aired in 2023. Her IMDb filmography shows a steady career dating back to 2004, starting with the short film Ladies Room.
Across television and film, Wenne Alton Davis built a diverse résumé, including parts in:
- Rescue Me (2009)
- Shame (2011)
- The Normal Heart (2014)
- American Odyssey (2015)
- Blindspot (2019)
- New Amsterdam (2019)
- Girls5eva (2022)
Her agent, Jamie Harris, noted that she originally moved to New York in her late 20s to pursue stand‑up comedy, later transitioning into acting while also working at John F. Kennedy International Airport to support herself. Harris described Wenne Alton Davis as having “an immense passion for New York, for acting, for her coworkers at J.F.K., and, above all, her family and large circle of friends.”
Legacy and recent losses tied to Maisel
The death of Wenne Alton Davis follows another loss connected to The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. In 2019, actor Brian Tarantina, who played Gaslight emcee Jackie, was found dead in his Manhattan apartment, later remembered by the show’s cast and crew with a public tribute. Together, these deaths mark poignant losses for the ensemble and the broader New York acting community.