Dick Wolf
Richard Anthony "Dick" Wolf (born December 20, 1946) is an American television writer, producer, and author best known as the creator and executive producer of the Law & Order franchise and the Chicago and FBI franchises. He began his career in advertising and as a television writer (Hill Street Blues, Miami Vice) before creating Law & Order in 1990. Wolf has written several thriller novels (the Jeremy Fisk series) and has received numerous honors including Emmy Awards, induction into the Television Academy Hall of Fame, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He is founder and chairman of Wolf Entertainment.
Awards
['Primetime Emmy Award', 'Edgar Award (Special Edgar, Mystery Writers of America)', 'Television Academy Hall of Fame', 'Hollywood Walk of Fame (star)']
Notable Works
['Law & Order (creator/executive producer; television franchise)', 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (creator/executive producer)', 'The Intercept (novel)', 'The Execution (novel)', 'The Ultimatum (novel)']
