John Wells

Biography

A life long artist, musician, and multi-award winning actor, John Wells began his film career in 2006 and has since been well acclaimed for his dynamic versatility, immersive acting method, and dramatic presence on screen.

Wells has delivered scene stealing performances in a string of features from a broad range of genres, and has built a notable following on social media platforms for his work. He earned applause as founding father, Patrick Henry, in reviews of FOX's historical series, Legends & Lies: The Patriots, and was called a "tour de force" for his performance in the depression era drama, The Old Winter. In 2015, Wells was honored with the Médaille d'Or for Outstanding Achievements in Film by a Kentuckian. In recent years he has cemented himself as a respected go-to feature film leading man, often playing dark complex characters, such as his role in the sci-fi/action/brawler, Arena Wars.

In addition to acting, John is also a father, writer, fitness enthusiast, and outspoken advocate for Autism education and acceptance.

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Known For

Resident Dead
Resident Dead

2026

as Joe

Devour
Devour

2026

as Rip

Jurassic Rampage
Cursed Waters
Cursed Waters

2026

as Tiberius Shaw

Gabriella
Gabriella

2026

as Ian Jamison

Learning You
Learning You

2026

as Ty Smith

Arena Wars
Arena Wars

2024

as Luke Bender

Bag of Lies
Bag of Lies

2024

as Harold

Hatfields and McCoys:  Bad Blood
Hatfields and McCoys: Bad Blood

2012

as Valentine Hatfield

Piranha Sharks
Piranha Sharks

2014

as Wally

Bermuda Island
Bermuda Island

2023

as Bruce

The Penny Dreadful Picture Show
Cadia: The World Within
Devil's Knight
Devil's Knight

2024

as Sigurd

Loss Prevention
Loss Prevention

2018

as Christian Boland

Legend of Dark Rider
Legend of Dark Rider

2016

as Tezzin leader of the Hawks

The Seer and the Sword
Home-less for the Holidays
Home-less for the Holidays

2024

as Edmond Griffiths

Christmas Collision
Christmas Collision

2021

as Charles King

The Wrestling Movie
The Wrestling Movie

as River Steele