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John Wells
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Born: 1956
Alexandria, Virginia, USA
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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
UNTAMED
Executive Producer
2025 · US
The Pitt
Director, Executive Producer
2025 · US
Rescue: HI-Surf
Director, Executive Producer
2024 · US
The Emperor of Ocean Park
Executive Producer
2024 · US
Maid
Director, Executive Producer
2021 · US
Shameless Hall of Shame
Creator
2020 · US
Mildred Pierce
Executive Producer
2011 · US
Southland
Producer, Writer
2009 · US
Full Credits
| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| UNTAMED | 2025 | Executive Producer |
| The Pitt | 2025 | Director, Executive Producer |
| Rescue: HI-Surf | 2024 | Director, Executive Producer |
| The Emperor of Ocean Park | 2024 | Executive Producer |
| Maid | 2021 | Director, Executive Producer |
| Shameless Hall of Shame | 2020 | Creator |
| Mildred Pierce | 2011 | Executive Producer |
| Southland | 2009 | Producer, Writer |
| Smith | 2006 | Executive Producer, Writer |
| Presidio Med | 2002 | Writer |
| Citizen Baines | 2001 | Writer |
| Third Watch | 1999 | Director, Teleplay |
| The West Wing | 1999 | Executive Producer, Writer |
| Gulliver's Travels | 1996 | Flimnap The Treasurer |
| ER | 1994 | Director, Executive Producer, Writer |
| China Beach | 1988 | Director, Producer, Writer |