Career
She eventually made her way to New York where she enjoyed success in both Broadway and off-Broadway productions. A national touring company of Annie took her to Los Angeles, where she made a successful transition into film and television Her television credits include guest roles on many hit shows, such as Seinfeld, Love & War, Murphy Brown, Murder, She Wrote, and Empty Nest.
She appeared in And the Band Played On and Far from Home.
Most recently, she played a recurring role as Gina, one of the assembly line workers at the aviation factory on The George Lopez Show. Her musical theater credits include Wonderful Town, Cole Porter Revisited, Little Mary Sunshine and Gigi.
Elmarie Wendel is the mother of Jennifer "J.C." Wendel, who is also an actress (Dave"s World).
