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John
Wells
as Executive Producer, "The West Wing," "ER," "Third Watch" |
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John Wells is one of the most prolific producers, directors and writers for the stage, television and film.
For the 2004-2005 season, the multiple award winner is at the helm of four fast-paced one-hour dramas including "ER," "The West Wing" and "Third Watch" for NBC. The three shows have cumulatively amassed 203 Emmy nominations and 46 wins. Wells is also readying the highly anticipated drama "Jonny Zero," starring Franky G (“The Italian Job”).
In the midst of its 11th season, "ER" has received unprecedented critical acclaim and 112 Emmy nominations and 21 wins -- more than any other drama series in history. Most recently, Wells and "ER" were honored for their commitment to diversity in television by the Producers Guild of America. "The West Wing" garnered over 84 Emmy nominations and 23 awards, including four consecutive wins for Outstanding Drama Series. "Third Watch" has received seven Emmy nominations and one award, and was distinguished with the 2002 Peabody Award. Wells and his talented team of producers have also received an additional four Peabody Awards, nine People's Choice Awards, three Producers Guild Awards, four Humanitas Prizes and two Golden Globe Awards, among other honors. Prior to "ER," Wells served as a writer and producer on "China Beach."
Additionally, Wells and his production and development team have a number of high-profile films in various stages of production. Wells is currently producing the film version of the best-selling video game “DOOM” for Universal pictures with Andrzej Bartkowiak directing in Prague. His most recent motion-picture credits include Carroll Ballard's forthcoming “Duma,” a family film starring Hope Davis and Campbell Scott; Peter Kosminsky's adaptation of Janet Fitch's critically acclaimed novel “White Oleander,” starring Alison Lohman, Robin Wright Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer and Renee Zellweger; and Neil Jordan's “The Good Thief,” starring Nick Nolte.
In an arrangement unique to the business, John Wells Productions also funds Christine Vachon, Pam Koffler and Katie Roumel's New York-based Killer Films. With Killer, Wells executive-produced “Far From Heaven,” “The Grey Zone,” “One-Hour Photo,” “Camp,” “Party Monster,” Robert Altman's “The Company,” “A Dirty Shame” and the forthcoming “Every Word is True,” “Mrs. Harris,” “The Ballad of Bettie Page” and Todd Haynes' “I'm Not There: Suppositions on a Film Concerning Dylan.” Wells also recently produced the film “A Home at the End of the World,” which was released by Warner Independent Films.
Wells' award-winning stage work includes productions of "Judgment," "Balm in Gilead," "Battery" and "She Also Dances."
Born in Alexandria, Virginia, and raised in Denver, Colorado, Wells graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with a bachelor of fine arts degree and later earned a masters degree in film and television at the University of Southern California. He is a past president of the Writers Guild of America.
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