David Wells

Biography

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

Career Overview

David Wells has 79 screen credits in a career dating back to 1979. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Starship Troopers with 1 titles. Signature works include Now Departing, Terminal Error, Timescape. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

79

Birth Date

1951-12-10 00:00:00

Birth Place

Wallace, North Carolina, USA

Known For

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  Now Departing
• 

  Terminal Error
• 

  Timescape
• 

  Elephant Sighs
• 

  Shadow of Fear
• 

  Contagion

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

• Starship Troopers (1 titles)
• Buried Alive Collection (1 titles)
• Return of the Living Dead (1 titles)
• Basic Instinct Collection (1 titles)
• Silent Night, Deadly Night (1 titles)
• Beverly Hills Cop (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Stephanie Skewes (1 collaborations)
• Kate McGregor-Stewart (1 collaborations)
• Trevor J. Davis (1 collaborations)
• Michael Nouri (1 collaborations)
• Marina Sirtis (1 collaborations)
• Matthew Ewald (1 collaborations)
• Timothy Busfield (1 collaborations)
• Audrey Wasilewski (1 collaborations)
• Robert Covarrubias (1 collaborations)
• Rick Cramer (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (78 credits)

  • Marshals

    - Playing with Fire (1) (2026) ... Retiree Customer actor actors
    2026
  • Landman

    - Sins of the Father (2025) ... Funeral Director actor actors
    2024
  • A Man on the Inside

    - Tinker Tailor Older Spy (2024) ... Paul Dullmanski actor actors
    2024
  • 9-1-1: Lone Star

    - Back in the Saddle (2021) ... Old Man actor actors
    2020
  • Ratched

    - Pilot (2020) ... Father Murphy actor actors
    2020
  • Now Departing

    Dad

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Timeless

    - The Salem Witch Hunt (2018) ... Samuel Wardwell actor actors
    2016
  • Stitchers

    - Paternis (2017) ... Scott Bruce actor actors
    2015
  • Fresh Off the Boat

    - Tight Two (2016) ... Husband actor actors
    2015
  • Elephant Sighs

    Perry

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • Shadow of Fear

    Roger

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • Revenge

    - Exodus (2013) ... Priest actor actors
    2011
  • Shameless

    - A Long Way from Home (2013) ... Father Pete actor actors

    - The Sins of My Caretaker (2013) ... Father Pete actor actors

    - A Great Cause (2012) ... Father Pete actor actors

    - Hurricane Monica (2012) ... Father Pete actor actors

    - Three Boys (2011) ... Father Pete actor actors
    2011
  • Miss March

    Principal

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • Castle

    - Like Father, Like Daughter (2013) ... Edgar McDonald actor actors
    2009
  • Parks and Recreation

    - Two Parties (2013) ... Sherm Biancalana actor actors
    2009
  • He Was a Quiet Man

    Ralf Coleman

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Avenging Angel

    Proprietor

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Rules of Engagement

    - Nature Calls (2011) ... Henry actor actors
    2007
  • Demon Hunter

    Father Patrick

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • My Name Is Earl

    - Burn Victim (2007) ... Mr. Clevenger actor actors
    2005
  • Bones

    - The Man with the Bone (2006) ... Harley Frankel actor actors
    2005
  • Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation

    Recruiting Sergeant

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • House

    - Dead & Buried (2011) ... Milton actor actors
    2004
  • Uptown Girls

    Celebrity Date

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Dragnet: Sticks and Stones

    Jeff Murphy

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Las Vegas

    - Three Weddings and a Funeral (1) (2008) ... Howard Post actor actors
    2003
  • Terminal Error

    Russ

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • Contagion

    Dell Maxwell

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • The Bernie Mac Show

    - Bernie Mac, Ladies Man (2001) ... Man Standing in Queue actor actors
    2001
  • Curb Your Enthusiasm

    - Kamikaze Bingo (2005) ... Pharmacist actor actors
    2000
  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

    - Crow's Feet (2004) ... Elliot Beckman actor actors
    2000
  • Girlfriends

    - Childs in Charge (2002) ... Loan Officer actor actors
    2000
  • Judgment Day

    Dr. Richard 'Dick' Secor

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Inherit the Wind

    Mayor Carter

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Progeny

    Dr. Duke Kelly

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Charmed

    - The Seven Year Witch (2005) ... Clyde actor actors
    1998
  • Breast Men

    Lewis

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Best Men

    Priest

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Buried Alive II

    Harold

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Buffy the Vampire Slayer

    - Restless (2000) ... Cheese Man actor actors
    1997
  • The Practice

    - Trial And Error (1997) ... Jonathan Cramer actor actors
    1997
  • Yesterday's Target

    Croupier

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Sabrina, the Teenage Witch

    - Sabrina, the Teenage Writer (1999) ... Mr. Franco actor actors
    1996
  • Twin Sitters

    Bennett

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Amelia Earhart: The Final Flight

    Reporter at Dock #3

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Future Shock

    Dr. Evans

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Babylon 5

    - Sleeping in Light (1998) ... Commander William Nils actor actors
    1994
  • Ellen

    - These Successful Friends of Mine (1995) ... Mousy Man actor actors
    1994
  • Return of the Living Dead III

    Laboratory Technician

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • The Skateboard Kid

    Mr. Banks

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Black Widow Murders: The Blanche Taylor Moore Story

    Medical Examiner

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Wild Cactus

    Salesman

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Diagnosis: Murder

    - Frontier Dad (2000) ... Bradley Perkins actor actors

    - Mind Over Murder (1996) ... Zalman Bain actor actors
    1993
  • The X-Files

    - Rush (1999) ... Mr. Babbitt actor actors
    1993
  • Basic Instinct

    Polygraph Examiner

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Prey of the Chameleon

    Campbell

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Timescape

    Quish

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Other People's Money

    Granger

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • Marilyn and Me

    Tom Kelley

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • Initiation: Silent Night, Deadly Night 4

    Dective Burt

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Society

    Sergeant Burt

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Jury Duty: The Comedy

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Beverly Hills, 90210

    - Slipping Away (1999) ... Pharmacist actor actors
    1990
  • The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

    - Stress Related (1995) ... Mitchell Conklin actor actors
    1990
  • Do You Know the Muffin Man?

    Dr. Alex Wells

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • The Jigsaw Murders

    Assistant District Attorney Alvin Durkee

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • To Heal a Nation

    James Watt

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • Married... with Children

    - Al Bundy, Shoe Dick (1991) ... Sandy actor actors
    1987
  • The Ladies Club

    Jury Foreman

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • Matlock

    - The Accused (2) (1994) ... D.D.A. Peter Haskins actor actors

    - The Accused (1) (1994) ... D.D.A. Peter Haskins actor actors
    1986
  • Moonlighting

    - Sleep Talkin' Guy (1986) ... Bartender actor actors
    1985
  • Street Hawk

    - The Adjuster (1985) ... Communications Officer actor actors
    1985
  • Starman

    Fox's Assistant

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • Beverly Hills Cop

    Dispatcher

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • T. J. Hooker

    - Murder by Law (1986) ... Petrelli actor actors
    1982
  • Knight Rider

    - Many Happy Returns (1985) ... Miller actor actors
    1982
  • Knots Landing

    - A Little Help (1984) ... Carl actor actors
    1979

• production (1 credits)

  • Elephant Sighs

    producer

    production
    2012