Happy birthday! John Wells turns 70 today

The iconic and legendary director turns 70 on Thursday, May. 28, 2026.

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John Wells is celebrating his 70th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed directors of his generation.

Popular director-screenwriter-producer John Wells (Burnt, August: Osage County, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 70th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Wells, a cultural icon

Born John Marcum Wells in Alexandria on May 28, 1956, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Wells' not just a great director, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little John hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for John Wells as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 70.

Happy Birthday, John, you're the best!

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