Andy Wolk's illustrious career began in the vibrant theater scene of New York City. As a writer and director, he has had numerous plays produced at prestigious institutions such as the Lincoln Center Institute, where he brought Shakespeare's timeless masterpieces "Twelfth Night" and "The Winter's Tale" to life. His work has also been showcased at LaMaMa, Ensemble Studio Theater, and the Manhattan Theater Club, where he spent five years as a member of the staff.
In addition to his theatrical endeavors, Mr. Wolk has shared his expertise with students at esteemed institutions like Brooklyn College, the New School, Lincoln Center, and the renowned Sundance Institute founded by Robert Redford.
His accomplishments in television are equally impressive. The acclaimed HBO drama "Criminal Justice," which starred Forest Whitaker and Rosie Perez, garnered widespread critical acclaim, including being named one of the "Ten Best" films of the year by Time Magazine. The series received the Silver Prize at FIPA in Cannes, was hailed as the Best Cable movie by The Cable Guide, and earned a nomination for a Writer's Guild Award.
Prior to "Criminal Justice," Mr. Wolk received the Writers Guild Award for his work on "Natica Jackson," a film that premiered on PBS's "Tales from the Hollywood Hills" and starred Michelle Pfeiffer. His extensive resume also includes writing and directing episodes of the hit TV shows "NYPD Blue" and "Equal Justice," as well as his first feature film, "Traces of Red," which was released in 1992 by Goldwyn.