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David Wells
David Wells
74 years (Dec 10, 1951)
Wallace, North Carolina, USA
28 Movies
49 TV Shows

David Wells

David Wells is one of the more persistent actors of his generation who has outlasted trends, studios and formats. He has worked in comedy more often than in any other register. Work has kept arriving for 42 years, which is its own kind of achievement. 'Beverly Hills Cop' is where the largest audience met him. 'Basic Instinct' is another title that gets mentioned.
David Wells is one of the more persistent actors of his generation who has outlasted trends, studios and formats. He has worked in comedy more often than in any other register. Work has kept arriving for 42 years, which is its own kind of achievement. 'Beverly Hills Cop' is where the largest audience met him. 'Basic Instinct' is another title that gets mentioned.
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Marshals
Retiree Customer · 1 episode
★ 8.0
2026–
TV
A Man on the Inside
Paul Dullmanski · 1 episode
★ 7.4
2024–
TV
Landman
Funeral Director · 1 episode
★ 8.2
2024–
TV
Sprung
Herb · 1 episode
★ 7.7
2022–
TV
Grand Crew
Yarl · 1 episode
★ 4.8
2021–
TV
Ratched
Father Murphy · 1 episode
★ 7.6
2020–
TV
9-1-1: Lone Star
Old Man · 1 episode
★ 8.1
2020–
TV
mixed-ish
Dr. Lawson · 1 episode
★ 7.1
2019–
TV
Fam
Priest · 1 episode
★ 6.6
2019–
TV
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is David Wells and where are they from?
David Wells is 74 years old, born on December 10, 1951 in Wallace, North Carolina, USA.
What are the most famous roles of David Wells?
David Wells is best known for roles in Beverly Hills Cop, Basic Instinct, Uptown Girls.
How many movies has David Wells been in?
Over a 42-year career (since 1984), David Wells has appeared in 28 movies and 48 TV shows.
What was David Wells's first movie?
The career of David Wells began with Beverly Hills Cop (1984).
What is David Wells's most recent movie or series?
David Wells's most recent release is Marshals, which premiered on March 1, 2026.
What TV shows has David Wells appeared in?
On television, David Wells has appeared in House, The X-Files, Bones, Shameless.
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David Wells
David Wells
1951-12-10 · Wallace, North Carolina, USA

David Wells is an American actor known for his role as the Cheese Man on the Buffy the Vampire Slayer television series.

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