Emmy Ann Wooding was a dedicated American actress known for her role in the renowned American crime series “Law and Order: Special Victims Unit,” produced by Wolf Films, set in a fictional version of the New York City Police Department.
This show, akin to its predecessor “Law and Order,” often drew inspiration from real-life crimes that garnered media attention. Founded by Dick Wolf, it became a staple in television crime dramas.
Born on January 26, 1947, in the United States, Emmy Ann Wooding initially worked at Frontier Restaurant and Sumner Studios at the onset of her career. She later became a resident of Arizona before relocating with her family to Hawaii, eventually settling in California, residing in Burbank, Universal City, North Hollywood, Los Angeles, and Palm Desert, among other places.
Emmy served as a long-time Universal Studios Television employee, dedicating 37 years to the studio. Tragically, she passed away on October 24, 2004, following a fatal car accident. NBC’s “Law and Order: Special Victims Unit” paid tribute to her with an episode dedicated to her memory.
Had she been alive in 2022, Emmy would have been 75 years old. She left behind a legacy of dedication to Wolf Films and her work on “Law and Order: Special Victims Unit.”
Her estimated net worth stands at $12 million, primarily accumulated from her role as a consultant at Wolf Films and “Law and Order: Special Victims Unit.” Emmy’s untimely demise occurred during the filming of the sixth season of the series, with the seventh episode serving as a tribute to her.
Emmy was married to Jack, with whom she had two children and three grandchildren. However, details about her family are scarce, as they preferred to keep their personal lives private and rarely engaged with the media.