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John Wells
John Wells is best known for Shameless, The Pitt, Maid and ER. John Wells was born on May 28, 1956. John Wells is 70 years old (born May 28, 1956).
- Born
- May 28, 1956 (70 years old)
- Place of birth
- Alexandria, Virginia, USA
Biography
John Marcum Wells (born May 28, 1956) is an American theater and television producer, writer and director. He is best known for his role as executive producer and show runner of the television series ER, Third Watch, and The West Wing. His company, John Wells Productions, is currently based at Warner Bros. studios in Burbank, California. Wells is also a labor leader, and was elected president of the Writers Guild of America, West in 2009, after serving a prior term in that office from 1999–2001.
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Known for
Filmography
- —Just CauseExecutive Producer
- 2026Unaccustomed EarthExecutive Producer
- 2025The PittExecutive Producer
- 2025UNTAMEDExecutive Producer
- 2024The Emperor of Ocean ParkExecutive Producer
- 2024Rescue: HI-SurfExecutive Producer
- 2021MaidExecutive Producer
- 2020Shameless Hall of ShameCreator
- 2016Animal KingdomDirector
- 2011ShamelessDirector
- 2011Mildred PierceExecutive Producer
- 2009SouthlandProducer
- 2006SmithWriter
- 2002Presidio MedWriter
- 2001Citizen BainesWriter
- 1999Third WatchWriter
- 1999The West WingExecutive Producer
- 1996Gulliver's TravelsFlimnap The Treasurer
- 1994ERWriter
- 1992Angel StreetWriter
- 1988China BeachWriter
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has John Wells been in?
John Wells is best known for Shameless, The Pitt, Maid and ER.
When was John Wells born?
John Wells was born on May 28, 1956. (Alexandria, Virginia, USA)
How old is John Wells?
John Wells is 70 years old (born May 28, 1956).
Updated: October 26, 2026 ·