★ Acting

David Wells

Born 1951 · Wallace, North Carolina, USA · Active 1977–2026

David Wells, an American actor, brings a unique flair to the cult cinema landscape with his roles in films like Society (1989) and Silent Night Deadly Night 4: Initiation (1990). Born in the 1960s, Wells is known for his versatility in portraying eccentric characters that resonate within the realms of exploitation and horror. His performance in The Jigsaw Murders (1989) showcases his ability to navigate the bizarre narratives typical of grindhouse cinema, solidifying his place among the notable figures in this genre.

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The Jigsaw Murders

1989 ★ 4.8

as Assistant District Attorney Alvin Durkee

A dedicated middle-aged cop must find the serial killer that preys on erotic models before his estranged daughter who's also in the photo shoot business becomes the killer's next victim.

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The Ladies Club

1986 · ★5.0

Return of the Living Dead III

1993 · ★7.0

Starman

1984 · ★7.0

Silent Night Deadly Night 4: Initiation

1990 · ★4.0

Society

1989 · ★7.0

Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB

Filmography

97 credits

2020s 6 credits

2026

Marshals as Retiree Customer

TV ★ 8.0

2024

A Man on the Inside as Paul Dullmanski

TV ★ 7.4

2024

Landman as Funeral Director

TV ★ 8.1

2022

Sprung as Herb

TV ★ 7.7

2020

9-1-1: Lone Star as Old Man

TV ★ 8.0

2020

Ratched as Father Murphy

TV ★ 7.6

2010s 11 credits

2019

Fam as Priest

TV ★ 6.5

2019

mixed-ish as Dr. Lawson

TV ★ 7.2

2016

Now Departing as Dad

Movie

2016

Timeless as Samuel Wardwell

TV ★ 7.2

2015

Stitchers as Scott Bruce

TV ★ 6.8

2015

Fresh Off the Boat as Husband

TV ★ 7.2

2012

Shadow of Fear as Roger

Movie ★ 5.5

2012

Elephant Sighs as Perry

Movie ★ 2.3

2011

Good Luck Charlie, It's Christmas! as Stan

Movie ★ 6.7

2011

Revenge as Priest

TV ★ 7.6

2011

Shameless as Father Pete

TV ★ 8.2

2000s 24 credits

2009

Miss March as Principal

Movie ★ 5.6

2009

Parks and Recreation as Sherm Biancalana

TV ★ 8.0

2009

Castle as Edgar McDonald

TV ★ 8.0

2007

He Was a Quiet Man as Ralf Coleman

Movie ★ 6.4

2007

Avenging Angel as Proprietor

Movie ★ 4.6

2007

The ½ Hour News Hour as Dr. David Gayle

TV ★ 3.0

2007

Rules of Engagement as Henry

TV ★ 7.1

2006

Big Love

TV ★ 6.9

2005

Demon Hunter as Father Patrick

Movie ★ 4.7

2005

Commander in Chief as Usher Waverly

TV ★ 7.6

2005

My Name Is Earl as Mr. Clevenger

TV ★ 7.7

2005

Freddie as Father Sorenson

TV ★ 4.7

2005

Bones as Harley Frankel

TV ★ 8.2

2004

Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation as Recruiting Sergeant

Movie ★ 4.5

2004

House as Milton

TV ★ 8.6

2003

Uptown Girls as Celebrity Date

Movie ★ 7.0

2003

Dragnet: Sticks and Stones as Jeff Murphy

Movie

2003

Las Vegas as Howard Post

TV ★ 7.0

2002

Terminal Error as Russ

Movie ★ 4.2

2002

Contagion as Dell Maxwell

Movie ★ 4.3

2001

The Bernie Mac Show as Man Standing in Queue

TV ★ 6.6

2000

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation as Elliot Beckman

TV ★ 7.6

2000

Curb Your Enthusiasm as Pharmacist

TV ★ 8.0

2000

Girlfriends as Loan Officer

TV ★ 7.3

1990s 38 credits

1999

Judgment Day as Dr. Richard 'Dick' Secor

Movie ★ 5.3

1999

Inherit the Wind as Mayor Carter

Movie ★ 6.3

1999

Get Real as Detention Monitor

TV ★ 7.7

1998

Progeny as Dr. Duke Kelly

Movie ★ 4.9

1998

Charmed as Clyde

TV ★ 8.2

1998

Martial Law as Carrington

TV ★ 7.1

1997

Breast Men as Lewis

Movie ★ 5.2

1997

Buried Alive II as Harold

Movie ★ 5.6

1997

Best Men as Priest

Movie ★ 5.3

1997

Buffy the Vampire Slayer as Cheese Man

TV ★ 8.1

1997

The Practice as Jonathan Cramer

TV ★ 7.7

1996

Yesterday's Target as Croupier

Movie ★ 4.3

1996

Sabrina, the Teenage Witch as Mr. Franco

TV ★ 7.8

1996

7th Heaven as Bookstore Owner

TV ★ 6.4

1995

The Naked Truth as Priest

TV ★ 6.5

1994

Twin Sitters as Bennett

Movie ★ 6.4

1994

Future Shock as Dr. Evans

Movie ★ 4.0

1994

Amelia Earhart: The Final Flight as Reporter at Dock #3

Movie ★ 6.2

1994

Babylon 5 as Commander William Nils

TV ★ 8.0

1994

Ellen as Mousy Man

TV ★ 6.1

1993

Return of the Living Dead III● as Laboratory Technician

Movie ★ 6.6

1993

Wild Cactus as Salesman

Movie ★ 3.6

1993

Philadelphia Experiment II as Pinstripes

Movie ★ 5.2

1993

The Skateboard Kid as Mr. Banks

Movie ★ 3.3

1993

Black Widow Murders: The Blanche Taylor Moore Story as Medical Examiner

Movie ★ 7.4

1993

The X-Files as Mr. Babbitt

TV ★ 8.4

1993

Diagnosis: Murder as Zalman Bain

TV ★ 7.1

1993

Diagnosis: Murder as Bradley Perkins

TV ★ 7.1

1992

Basic Instinct as Polygraph Examiner

Movie ★ 6.9

1992

Prey of the Chameleon as Campbell

Movie ★ 4.9

1992

Timescape as Quish

Movie ★ 6.5

1991

Other People's Money as Granger

Movie ★ 6.1

1991

Marilyn and Me as Tom Kelley

Movie ★ 6.6

1990

Initiation: Silent Night, Deadly Night 4● as Dective Burt

Movie ★ 4.3

1990

Jury Duty: The Comedy

Movie ★ 2.5

1990

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air as Mitchell Conklin

TV ★ 7.9

1990

Dream On as Waiter

TV ★ 7.0

1990

Beverly Hills, 90210 as Pharmacist

TV ★ 7.3

1980s 14 credits

1989

The Jigsaw Murders● as Assistant District Attorney Alvin Durkee

Movie ★ 4.7

1989

Do You Know the Muffin Man? as Dr. Alex Wells

Movie ★ 6.9

1989

Society● as Sergeant Burt

Movie ★ 6.7

1988

To Heal a Nation as James Watt

Movie ★ 6.0

1987

Married... with Children as Sandy

TV ★ 7.7

1986

The Ladies Club● as Jury Foreman

Movie ★ 5.8

1986

It's Garry Shandling's Show as Singer

TV ★ 7.1

1986

Matlock as D.D.A. Peter Haskins

TV ★ 7.1

1985

Street Hawk as Communications Officer

TV ★ 6.9

1985

Moonlighting as Bartender

TV ★ 7.5

1984

Starman● as Fox's Assistant

Movie ★ 6.9

1984

Beverly Hills Cop as Dispatcher

Movie ★ 7.2

1982

Knight Rider as Miller

TV ★ 7.5

1982

T. J. Hooker as Petrelli

TV ★ 6.5

1970s 2 credits

1979

Knots Landing as Carl

TV ★ 6.9

1977

CHiPs as Liquor Store Clerk

TV ★ 6.9

s 1 credit

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Doorways as Mailman

TV ★ 8.0

Crew Credits

2010s 1 credit

2012

Elephant Sighs Producer

Movie ★ 2.3