A beloved face from The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is gone. Wenne Alton Davis, the veteran character actress and respected Customs and Border Protection officer, was struck and killed in Midtown on Monday night. She was 60. We have confirmed she was hit near West 53rd Street and Broadway around 9 p.m., then pronounced dead at Mount Sinai West.
Davis was walking in the crosswalk when a 2023 Cadillac XT6, driven by a 61 year old man, made a turn and hit her. He stayed at the scene and spoke with investigators. The NYPD Highway District Collision Investigation Squad is handling the case. No charges have been announced.
What happened in Midtown
The collision took place at one of the busiest corners of the theater district. It was a clear reminder that New York’s streets can turn tragic in a moment. First responders rushed Davis to Mount Sinai West. Doctors could not save her.
Police are reviewing street cameras and speaking with witnesses. We are told speed and impairment do not appear to be factors at this stage. That could change as the investigation continues.
The NYPD investigation is active. No arrests or charges have been filed at this time.
A life on two stages
Wenne Alton Davis, born Wendy Davis, lived a rare double life. By day she wore a federal badge at JFK. By night she chased the work of a storyteller. She built a steady resume across film and television over two decades. In 2023 she appeared as a police officer in season 5 of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. It was a smart bit of casting, a public servant playing one on screen, and she delivered it with calm authority.
Her credits showed range and grit. She never chased the spotlight, yet she always held the frame.
- Rescue Me
- The Normal Heart
- American Odyssey and Blindspot
- New Amsterdam and Girls5eva
Colleagues remember a warm presence who showed up prepared and left crews smiling. Neighbors say she was close to retirement from CBP and excited about the next chapter. One recalled her parting words earlier that day, I love you, I appreciate you. Those words land like a goodbye now.
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Fans and colleagues respond
Within hours, tributes began to build. Co workers from JFK shared stories of her kindness. Fellow actors praised the way she lifted every scene. Fans of Maisel posted stills of her brief but striking turn as a cop in season 5, pointing out her steady eyes and lived in ease. The grief feels personal because her work felt personal.
Her death bridges two worlds, the screen and the checkpoint line. People she waved through security remembered her by name. People who spotted her on set remembered her laugh. That mix is rare, and it is why the loss hits so hard.
Want to honor her today, revisit her scenes and share a memory of someone who serves quietly in your community.
Why this loss matters now
This is about more than a single crash. Midtown crowds are back, and pedestrian safety is again under the spotlight. The corner of West 53rd and Broadway is a crush of theatergoers, workers, and tourists. Even careful walkers face split second risks when drivers turn through crosswalks.
Davis’s story adds a sharp edge to that debate. She protected borders, then lost her life in her own city. Her Maisel role, a uniform on a period set, echoed the discipline she carried in real life. That blend of art and service is rare in pop culture. It reminds us that the people who make our favorite shows are also the people we pass on the street.
What comes next
Investigators will piece together speed, sightlines, and timing. Any decision on charges will follow the facts. Family, colleagues, and neighbors are beginning to plan remembrances. We expect her name to be spoken with love at JFK and on sets across the city.
We will update as the investigation moves. For now, the lights of Broadway burn a little dimmer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who was Wenne Alton Davis?
A: She was a New York based actress with credits in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and a longtime Customs and Border Protection officer at JFK.
Q: What exactly happened on Monday night?
A: Around 9 p.m. near West 53rd Street and Broadway, a 2023 Cadillac XT6 struck her while turning. She was pronounced dead at Mount Sinai West.
Q: Has the driver been charged?
A: No. The driver remained at the scene. The NYPD Highway District Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the case.
Q: What did she do on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel?
A: She appeared in season 5 in 2023 as a police officer, a small role delivered with quiet authority.
Q: How can fans honor her?
A: Rewatch her work, share tributes with kindness, and consider supporting pedestrian safety efforts in your community.
This is a hard goodbye. Wenne Alton Davis served her city and enriched its screens. She leaves behind a trail of small, shining moments, on set and at the airport, that add up to a big legacy. Rest in peace. 🕯️
