D ick Wolf is a legendary American television producer and writer, best known as the creator and executive producer of the immensely successful *Law & Order* franchise. He began his career in advertising before moving into television writing. His major breakthrough came in 1990 with the creation of *Law & Order*, a police procedural and legal drama known for its distinctive two-part structure and 'ripped from the headlines' stories.

The show was a massive hit and has since spawned a sprawling and highly lucrative television universe, with numerous spin-off series like *Law & Order: Special Victims Unit* and *Law & Order: Criminal Intent*. He has also created other successful franchises, including the *Chicago* series (Chicago Fire, P.D., Med) and the *FBI* series. His ability to create long-running, formula-driven dramas that can be easily syndicated has made him one of the most successful and wealthiest producers in television history.