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David Wells

David Wells

Actor, also producer · Born December 10, 1951 (74) · 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.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
December 10, 1951 (74)
From
Wallace, North Carolina, USA
Works as
Actor, also producer
Titles
83 on MovieCove · 96 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 63 days to Oct 26Down 40% in 30 days

What are David Wells' films like?

Across their 14 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Survival and Bonds.

Genres

Drama4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 52nd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Action3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 10th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Thriller2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 14th percentile
: browse their Thriller movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Survival
32%
Bonds
19%
Self
13%
Morality
11%
Power
9%
Society
8%
Ideas
7%
Trauma3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival3 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship2 titles, browse their movies with this themeMental illness2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFreedom2 titles, browse their movies with this themeIsolation2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 13 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 11 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 4 · Charged 5 · Intense 4

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 5 · Shifting 7 · Whiplash 1

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 6 · Some laughs 6 · Funny 1

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 9 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 4 · Engaged 8 · Full focus 1

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 8 · Open-ended 4 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

1 analyzed role

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
10
Dread
4
Warm
4
Absurd
5
Contemplative
3
Other
10

How their films linger

Unsettling6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 3 with a twist

  • Happy3
  • Bittersweet7
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous3

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch David Wells' films?

As of October 24, 2026, 64 of their 83 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (25).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for David Wells' titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

96 credits, 83 with a MovieCove page.

  • Marshals(2026)

    Show 1 episode · as Retiree Customer

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all shows

  • A Man on the Inside(2024)

    Show 1 episode · as Paul Dullmanski

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all shows

  • Landman(2024)

    Show 1 episode · as Funeral Director

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Sprung(2022)

    Show 1 episode · as Herb

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • Grand Crew(2021)

    Show 1 episode · as Yarl

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all shows

  • Ratched(2020)

    Show 1 episode · as Father Murphy

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all shows

  • 9-1-1: Lone Star(2020)

    Show 1 episode · as Old Man

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows

  • Mixed-ish(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Lawson

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all shows

  • Fam(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as Priest

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all shows

  • Now Departing (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Dad

  • Timeless(2016)

    Show 1 episode · as Samuel Wardwell

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows

  • Stitchers(2015)

    Show 1 episode · as Scott Bruce

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all shows

  • Fresh Off the Boat(2015)

    Show 1 episode · as Husband

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • Elephant Sighs(2012)

    Producer · as Perry

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Shadow of Fear(2012)

    as Roger

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • Good Luck Charlie, It's Christmas!(2011)

    as Stan

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Revenge(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Priest

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • Shameless(2011)

    Show 5 episodes · as Father Pete

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Parks and Recreation(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Sherm Biancalana

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Miss March(2009)

    as Principal

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • Castle(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Edgar McDonald

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • He Was a Quiet Man(2007)

    as Ralf Coleman

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Avenging Angel(2007)

    as Proprietor

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • The ½ Hour News Hour (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. David Gayle

  • Rules of Engagement(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Henry

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows

  • Big Love(2006)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • Freddie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Father Sorenson

  • Commander in Chief(2005)

    Show 3 episodes · as Usher Waverly

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all shows

  • My Name Is Earl(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Clevenger

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all shows

  • Bones(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Harley Frankel

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Demon Hunter(2005)

    as Father Patrick

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • House(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Milton

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all shows

  • Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation(2004)

    as Recruiting Sergeant

    Midcredits score: 2nd percentile of all films

  • Las Vegas(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Howard Post

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all shows

  • Uptown Girls(2003)

    as Celebrity Date

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Dragnet: Sticks and Stones (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Jeff Murphy

  • Terminal Error(2002)

    as Russ

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films

  • Contagion(2002)

    as Dell Maxwell

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • The Bernie Mac Show(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Man Standing in Queue

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all shows

  • Curb Your Enthusiasm(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Pharmacist

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Elliot Beckman

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • Girlfriends(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Loan Officer

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all shows

  • Judgment Day(1999)

    as Dr. Richard 'Dick' Secor

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Get Real (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 2 episodes · as Detention Monitor

  • Inherit the Wind(1999)

    as Mayor Carter

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Charmed(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Clyde

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all shows

  • Martial Law (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Carrington

  • Progeny(1998)

    as Dr. Duke Kelly

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • Breast Men(1997)

    as Lewis

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Best Men(1997)

    as Priest

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Buried Alive II(1997)

    as Harold

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Buffy the Vampire Slayer(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Cheese Man

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • The Practice(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Jonathan Cramer

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all shows

  • Sabrina the Teenage Witch(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Franco

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all shows

  • 7th Heaven(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Bookstore Owner

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all shows

  • Yesterday's Target (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Croupier

  • The Naked Truth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Priest

  • Twin Sitters(1995)

    as Bennett

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Amelia Earhart: The Final Flight(1994)

    as Reporter at Dock #3

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • Ellen(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Mousy Man

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all shows

  • Babylon 5(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Commander William Nils

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Future Shock(1994)

    as Dr. Evans

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • Philadelphia Experiment II(1993)

    as Pinstripes

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • Diagnosis Murder(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Bradley Perkins · as Zalman Bain

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all shows

  • Return of the Living Dead III(1993)

    as Laboratory Technician

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all films

  • The X-Files(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Babbitt

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • The Skateboard Kid (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Mr. Banks

  • Black Widow Murders: The Blanche Taylor Moore Story(1993)

    as Medical Examiner

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Wild Cactus (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Salesman

  • Basic Instinct(1992)

    as Polygraph Examiner

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • Prey of the Chameleon(1992)

    as Campbell

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • The Grand Tour(1991)

    as Quish

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • Other People's Money(1991)

    as Granger

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Marilyn and Me(1991)

    as Tom Kelley

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • Silent Night, Deadly Night 4: Initiation(1990)

    as Dective Burt

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • Beverly Hills, 90210(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as Pharmacist

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all shows

  • The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as Mitchell Conklin

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Dream On (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as Waiter

  • Society(1989)

    as Sergeant Burt

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Jury Duty: The Comedy(1990)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Do You Know the Muffin Man?(1989)

    as Alex Wells

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • The Jigsaw Murders (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Assistant District Attorney Alvin Durkee

  • To Heal a Nation(1988)

    as James Watt

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Married... with Children(1987)

    Show 1 episode · as Sandy

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all shows

  • It's Garry Shandling's Show.(1986)

    Show 2 episodes · as Singer

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all shows

  • The Ladies Club(1985)

    as Jury Foreman

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Matlock(1986)

    Show 2 episodes · as D.D.A. Peter Haskins

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all shows

  • Moonlighting(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as Bartender

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows

  • Street Hawk(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as Communications Officer

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all shows

  • Starman(1984)

    as Fox's Assistant

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Beverly Hills Cop(1984)

    as Dispatcher

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • Knight Rider(1982)

    Show 1 episode · as Miller

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • T.J. Hooker(1982)

    Show 1 episode · as Petrelli

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all shows

  • Knots Landing(1979)

    Show 1 episode · as Carl

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all shows

  • CHiPs(1977)

    Show 1 episode · as Liquor Store Clerk

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all shows

  • Doorways (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Show 1 episode · as Mailman

Career shape

Star power in the 95th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 96 titles, 95 of them dated from 1977 to 2026; peak year 1993.

Biggest box office

He Was a Quiet Man (2007)

$83K worldwide

Highest rated

Sprung (2022)

Midcredits 95th

Film career

19772026

Peak 1993 · back in prominent film roles after a quiet stretch. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting96 of 96: 95 only acting, 1 with another role · typical Midcredits score56thProducing1 of 96: 0 only producing, 1 with another role

By decade

1970s2 · acting1980s13 · acting1990s38 · acting2000s24 · acting2010s11 · 11 acting · 1 crew2020s7 · acting

Billing

usually 14th · top billed in 0% of 21 roles
849499

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do David Wells' films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 32nd percentile, the median of all 36; across their 13 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 21st percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

21stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Approval · how many liked their films

10thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Reach · how many have seen their films

46thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Midcredits score across 83 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up26
  • 50th to 74th18
  • 25th to 49th20
  • Below 25th19

Shape of the crowd

31 of their 83 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved11
  • Universally Panned4
  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic4
  • Crowd Pleaser31
  • Broadly Agreed4
  • Mixed28

Most divisive · actor, producer

Elephant Sighs (2012)

91st percentile spread · 46% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Shameless (2011)

Midcredits 97th · 91% liked

Reviewers score the acting 53/100 in their films, across 13 reviewed titles; fans 74, detractors 30. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does David Wells work with?

People who share at least 2 of David Wells' MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Michael Jacobs shares the most, 3.

Directors

Composers and editors

Producers