Happy birthday! John Wells turns 69 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on May 28, 2025

The iconic and legendary director turns 69 on Wednesday, May. 28, 2025.

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John Wells is celebrating his 69th 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 69th 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 69.

Happy Birthday, John, you're the best!