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Mini Bio. 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.
Aug 15, 2022 · John Wells Spent Decades Transforming TV. Now He’s on His 26th Emmy Nomination. The producer behind everything from ER to The West Wing to Shameless to Maid looks back on his singular,...
Jun 20, 2019 · John Wells has become the latest showrunner to cash in with a new overall deal. The veteran producer behind Shameless and ER has inked a new five-year, nine-figure overall deal with Warner...
Jun 6, 2022 · June 6, 2022 1:20pm. With 25 Emmy nominations, six wins, induction into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 2017, and as a past two-time president of the Writers Guild, John Wells is one of...
Feb 13, 2024 · Feb 13, 2024 3:00pm PT. ‘American Fiction’ Director Cord Jefferson Boards Scarlett Johansson’s ‘Just Cause’ Amazon Series, John Wells to Co-Write (EXCLUSIVE) The limited drama series was set up...
Apr 11, 2021 · John Wells would have been happy for “Shameless” to last “another 20 years,” but he’s satisfied with its run. “We did what we set out to do,” he said. Paul Sarkis/Showtime. By Jennifer...
John Wells is an American theater, film and television producer, writer and director. He is best known for his role as executive producer and showrunner of the television series ER, Third Watch, The West Wing, Southland, and Shameless. His company, John Wells Productions, is currently based at Warner Bros. studios in Burbank, California.
