
John Wells
Department: 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.
Known For

Christmas Collision
2021

Arena Wars
2024

The Possessed
2017

Cursed Waters
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Devil's Knight
2024

Bermuda Island
2023

Unnatural II: The Gates of Hell
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Overtime
2012

The Old Winter
2014

The Rangers
2016

Swordbearer
2011

Piranha Sharks
2014

The Penny Dreadful Picture Show
2013

Rhonda Rides to Hell
2016

Hatfields and McCoys: Bad Blood
2012

Legend of Dark Rider
2016

Vacation Day
2009

Loss Prevention
2018

A Family's Fury
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The Lost Girls
2014

Thunder Lord
2016

Peterson Park
2016

A Soldier's Loss
2016

Manifestation
2017

Unnatural
2024

Bag of Lies
2024

Alien Horde
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One Must Fall
2018

No More Darkness, No More Light
2020

Cadia: The World Within
2020

The Whittler
2020

Home-less for the Holidays
2024

The Wrestling Movie
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Devour
2025

The Seer and the Sword
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They See You
2021

Learning You
2026

Gabriella
2026

The Dark: Great Deceiver
2020