- Born
- Died
- Birth nameWells Crosby Root
- Height5′ 10½″ (1.79 m)
- Wells Root was born on March 21, 1900 in Buffalo, New York, USA. He was a writer and director, known for Jungle Jim (1955), Mokey (1942) and The Bold Caballero (1936). He was married to Mimi Doyle and Lillian 'Lin' Segal. He died on March 9, 1993 in Los Angeles County, California, USA.
- SpousesMimi Doyle(January 25, 1944 - June 15, 1979) (her death)Lillian 'Lin' Segal(August 10, 1928 - May 4, 1942) (divorced, 1 child)
- A co-founding member of the Writers Guild of America
- Taught a writing class at UCLA during the 1960s.
- Wrote the book "Writing the Script" published in 1980, still a used tool for many writers today.
- A former smoker, Wells always had an unopened pack of cigarettes in the house in case World War III broke out.
- Prior to films, he worked as a journalist in various capacities for the 'New York World' and 'Time'.
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