John Wells
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2026
- Learning You as Ty Smith
- Gabriella as Ian Jamison
2025
- Devour as Rip
2024
- Arena Wars as Luke Bender
- Bag of Lies as Harold
- Devil's Knight as Sigurd
- Unnatural as Sheriff Roddy Hawken
- Home-less for the Holidays as Edmond Griffiths
2023
- Bermuda Island as Bruce
2021
- They See You as Mabry King
- Christmas Collision as Charles King
2020
- The Dark: Great Deceiver as Mike Swain
- Cadia: The World Within as Elza
- The Whittler as Ken Smith
- No More Darkness, No More Light as Mason
2018
- Loss Prevention as Christian Boland
- One Must Fall as Dorian
2017
- The Possessed as Dean
- Manifestation as Bob
2016
- The Rangers as Prince Korlan Magan
- Peterson Park as Luke
- Thunder Lord as Dick Cockney
- Legend of Dark Rider as Tezzin leader of the Hawks
- Rhonda Rides to Hell as Bledsoe
- A Soldier's Loss as (rumored)
2014
- The Old Winter as Henry Lamb
- Piranha Sharks as Wally
- The Lost Girls as Dimitri
2013
- The Penny Dreadful Picture Show as Chauncy
2012
- Hatfields and McCoys: Bad Blood as Valentine Hatfield
- Overtime as Max
2011
- Swordbearer as Baliak Kel Mari
2009
- Vacation Day as Joe Griffin