John Wells

John Wells

ProducerWriterDirector
Born
May 28, 1956

John Wells is one of the most prolific writers, directors and producers for television, film and the stage. Over the past two decades, Wells has been a creative force behind some of primetime's biggest hit series, including ER, The West Wing, Third Watch and China Beach. He is currently Executive…

Director

The Pitt(2025)
Rescue: HI-Surf(2024)
Animal Kingdom(2016)
Maid(2021)
Shameless(2011)

Script and Continuity Department

Deep Impact(1998)
The Peacemaker(1997)
Chain Reaction(1996)
China Beach(1988)
Shell Game(1987)

Thanks

I Can(2023)
Hide & Seek(2006)
Hungry(2000)

Self

A Lot More(2025)as Self - Guest
83rd Golden Globe Awards(2026)as Self - Recipient
The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards(2025)as Self - Winner
Meryl: Winner Takes It All(2021)as Self
Team Deakins(2020)as Self - Guest

Archive Footage

Film Önü / Arkasi(2019)as Self
E! True Hollywood Story(1996)as Self - ER