Archive · 11 Dec 2025
Wenne Alton Davis, 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Actor, Killed in Manhattan SUV Crash
Wenne Alton Davis was a 60-year-old actor who played a police officer in 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel'.
They were hit by an SUV in Midtown Manhattan on December 8, 2025, and sadly passed away.
Davis was known for their love of New York, acting, and their friends and family.
They started their career in stand-up comedy and also worked as a security officer at JFK Airport.
Their friend remembered them as compassionate and full of life.
Davis was on their way to meet a friend for dinner when the accident happened.
The SUV that hit them was a 2023 Cadillac XT6, and the driver was a 61-year-old male.
The police are investigating the accident.
Wenne Alton Davis, a 60-year-old actor, was killed in a pedestrian accident in Midtown Manhattan on December 8, 2025.
Davis was hit by a westbound 2023 Cadillac XT6 SUV that turned left onto Broadway from 53rd Street.
They were known for their role as a police officer in 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' and had bit roles in other TV shows.
Davis was on their way to meet a friend for dinner when the accident occurred.
Their manager described Davis as having a huge love for New York, acting, and their family and friends.
- Who
- Wenne Alton Davis, a 60-year-old actor known for their role in 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel'
- What
- A fatal pedestrian accident involving an SUV
- When
- December 8, 2025, around 9 PM
- Where
- Midtown Manhattan, New York, at the intersection of West 53rd Street and Broadway
- Why
- The SUV turned left onto Broadway from 53rd Street, hitting Davis
- Name
- Wenne Alton Davis (born Wendy Davis)
- Age
- 60
- Pronouns
- They/Them
- Date of Birth
- October 18, 1965
- Place of Birth
- Durham, North Carolina
- Occupation
- Actor and Security Officer
- Notable Role
- Police Officer in 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' (2023)
- Other Roles
- Blindspot, New Amsterdam, The Normal Heart, Girls5eva, Rescue Me
- Date of Death
- December 8, 2025
- Location of Death
- Midtown Manhattan, New York
- Vehicle Involved
- 2023 Cadillac XT6 SUV
- Driver's Age
- 61
- Investigating Body
- NYPD Highway District Collision Investigation Squad
