John Wesley

John Wesley

Known for: Acting
Biography: 1947-08-03
Deathday: 2019-09-07 (72 years old)

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Biography

John Wesley (August 3, 1947 – September 7, 2019) was an American actor who worked in many television series, including The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, and in Superhuman Samurai Syber-Squad, where he played the role of Principal Pratchert. He also had roles in many feature films as well as theater productions.

He was Mr. Jim on the series Martin for 3 seasons, and was the series regular "Sweets Walker" on Dirty Dancing, the television series. He has also appeared in numerous commercials and voiceovers including "Rafaki". His first main film role was as Frankie in Missing in Action 2: The Beginning starring Chuck Norris but his first credited film role was in the 1968 Clint Eastwood western Hang 'Em High. Wesley was also an award-winning stage actor and a Vietnam veteran.Wesley earned degrees from the University of California, San Diego graduate acting program and the University of San Diego.Wesley died on September 7, 2019, from complications of multiple myeloma, five weeks after his 72nd birthday.

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Filmography

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Movies 35

TV Shows 15

Voice 1

Ben Hancock
Second Acts

Second Acts (2019)

Movie
Jerry
Holly Day

Holly Day (2018)

Movie
Chester
The Midnighters

The Midnighters (2017)

Movie
George
The Twenty

The Twenty (2009)

Movie
Shotgun
The Least Among You

The Least Among You (2009)

Movie
Judge
Medium

Medium (2005)

TV
6.18
Clarence
Chicken Party

Chicken Party (2003)

Movie
The Lyon's Den

The Lyon's Den (2003)

TV
Dan's Dad (voice)
World Record

World Record (2003)

Movie
Dan's Dad ('World Record')
The Animatrix

The Animatrix (2003)

Movie
6
Jones
13th Child

13th Child (2002)

Movie
Official
Remember the Titans

Remember the Titans (2000)

Movie
3.5
Donut
A Cop and His Donut

A Cop and His Donut (1999)

Movie
Minister
I Got the Hook-Up

I Got the Hook-Up (1998)

Movie
Store Manager
Always Outnumbered

Always Outnumbered (1998)

Movie
Mr. Brendel
The Courtyard

The Courtyard (1995)

Movie
Darren Oakley
JAG

JAG (1995)

TV
4.4
Detective Horan
Charlie Grace

Charlie Grace (1995)

TV
Jerry Franklin
The Colony

The Colony (1995)

Movie
Royal Minister / Supreme Justice / The General
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995)

TV
Dr. Freeman
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes

The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (1995)

Movie
6
Michael's Father / Additional Voices
A Hollywood Hounds Christmas

A Hollywood Hounds Christmas (1994)

Movie
Principal Pratchett / Principal Pratchert / Principle Pratchett
Superhuman Samurai Syber-Squad

Superhuman Samurai Syber-Squad (1994)

TV
Amish Man
The Little Rascals

The Little Rascals (1994)

Movie
5
Jerry
Frasier

Frasier (1993)

TV
5.35
Senator Welch
Born Yesterday

Born Yesterday (1993)

Movie
6
Coach Wicks
California Dreams

California Dreams (1992)

TV
Tony
Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot

Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot (1992)

Movie
6.14
Kenny Sills
Roc

Roc (1991)

TV
Lester Dodge, P.I.
Switched at Birth

Switched at Birth (1991)

Movie
Dr. Hoover
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990)

TV
7.47
Dream On

Dream On (1990)

TV
6
Cop #2
Out Cold

Out Cold (1989)

Movie
2nd Doctor
Go Toward the Light

Go Toward the Light (1988)

Movie
Sweets Walker
Dirty Dancing

Dirty Dancing (1988)

TV
Sam Hillard
Jack's Back

Jack's Back (1988)

Movie
Roy Hendersen
Moving

Moving (1988)

Movie
9
Holding Cell Guard
Nuts

Nuts (1987)

Movie
Dennis
Married... with Children

Married... with Children (1987)

TV
5.85
Jack
Timestalkers

Timestalkers (1987)

Movie
Mercenary
Let's Get Harry

Let's Get Harry (1986)

Movie
Danny Dawson
Toughlove

Toughlove (1985)

Movie
Eddie
Perfect

Perfect (1985)

Movie
6
Dr. Winston
Love Lives On

Love Lives On (1985)

Movie
Frankie
Missing in Action 2: The Beginning

Missing in Action 2: The Beginning (1985)

Movie
5.23
Tombe Chorro
The Atlanta Child Murders

The Atlanta Child Murders (1985)

TV
Keith Damon
Street Hawk

Street Hawk (1985)

TV
6
George Watson
Quarterback Princess

Quarterback Princess (1983)

Movie
Larry
Uptight

Uptight (1968)

Movie
Guard
Hang 'em High

Hang 'em High (1968)

Movie
4

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Information

Known For
Acting

Gender
Male

Birthday
1947-08-03

Deathday
2019-09-07 (72 years old)

Birth Place
Lake Charles, United States of America

Citizenships
United States of America

Also Known As
John Wesley Rodgers, John Wesley Register


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