
John Wells
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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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Arena Wars (2024)
as Luke Bender

Devil's Knight (2024)
as Sigurd

Alien Horde (—)
as Nova

Bag of Lies (2024)
as Harold

Hatfields and McCoys: Bad Blood (2012)
as Valentine Hatfield

Unnatural (2024)
as Sheriff Roddy Hawken

Bermuda Island (2023)
as Bruce

Cursed Waters (—)
as Tiberius Shaw

One Must Fall (2018)
as Dorian

Piranha Sharks (2014)
as Wally

The Penny Dreadful Picture Show (2013)
as Chauncy
A Family's Fury (—)
as Kain

Learning You (2026)
as Ty Smith

Christmas Collision (2021)
as Charles King

Loss Prevention (2018)
as Christian Boland

The Seer and the Sword (—)
as Therin

No More Darkness, No More Light (2020)
as Mason
Peterson Park (2016)
as Luke

The Wrestling Movie (—)
as River Steele

Devour (2025)
as Rip

Cadia: The World Within (2020)
as Elza

The Lost Girls (2014)
as Dimitri

They See You (2021)
as Mabry King

The Rangers (2016)
as Prince Korlan Magan

Gabriella (2026)
as Ian Jamison

Manifestation (2017)
as Bob

The Whittler (2020)
as Ken Smith
A Soldier's Loss (2016)
as (rumored)

The Possessed (2017)
as Dean

Home-less for the Holidays (2024)
as Edmond Griffiths
Rhonda Rides to Hell (2016)
as Bledsoe
Vacation Day (2009)
as Joe Griffin

Legend of Dark Rider (2016)
as Tezzin leader of the Hawks
Swordbearer (2011)
as Baliak Kel Mari

Overtime (2012)
as Max

Unnatural II: The Gates of Hell (—)
as Roddy Hawken
The Old Winter (2014)
as Henry Lamb
Thunder Lord (2016)
as Dick Cockney





