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