David Wells
Biography
David Wells is an actor who has built a long career in Los Angeles, playing a wide range of eccentric characters. He appeared in more than 50 films and over 100 television productions. His roles include Father Pete on Shameless, the time-traveling Mr. Quiche he played alongside Jeff Daniels in The Grand Tour, and Milton in House. Fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer know him as the cheese man. His film work included Inherit The Wind with George C. Scott and Jack Lemmon, Basic Instinct with Michael Douglas, and Beverly Hills Cop with Eddie Murphy. Wells has also worked as a film and theater producer, producing and starring in Elephant Sighs with Ed Asner. He was a co-owner for several years of the Third Stage Theatre in Burbank, where he helped produce theater productions and present comedies by Justin Tanner. He has taught acting to students including Tobey Maguire, Mila Kunis, Jenna Elfman, and R.J. Mitte.
74years old
Turns 75 on December 10in 57 days
- Born Wallace, North Carolina, USA
- Star sign: SagittariusThe sign runs November 22 to December 21
Movie Career
- Films
- 20
- Career span
- 27 years1984 to 2011
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