Wells Root

Wells Root

Deceased · Born: Mar 21, 1900 · Died: Mar 9, 1993

Personal Details

BornMar 21, 1900 Buffalo, New York, USA
Spouse
  • Mimi Doyle

    ( Jan 25, 1944 to Jun 15, 1979 )
  • Lillian 'Lin' Segal

    ( Aug 10, 1928 to May 4, 1942 )

Biography

Wells Root, a renowned writer and director, entered this world on March 21, 1900, in the bustling city of Buffalo, New York, USA. This marked the beginning of a life that would be filled with creativity, passion, and a plethora of memorable cinematic achievements.

Throughout his illustrious career, Root's body of work included the direction of notable films such as Mokey, released in 1942, Jungle Jim, which premiered in 1955, and The Bold Caballero, a 1936 production that showcased his exceptional storytelling skills.

In his personal life, Root was married twice, first to the lovely Mimi Doyle, and then to the talented Lillian 'Lin' Segal.

Sadly, Wells Root's life came to a close on March 9, 1993, in Los Angeles County, California, USA. Despite his passing, his contributions to the world of cinema continue to be celebrated and admired by audiences worldwide.

Career

1957
Hell Ship Mutiny
Hell Ship Mutiny as Screenplay
1952
Stronghold
Stronghold as Screenplay
1943
1942
Tennessee Johnson
Tennessee Johnson as Screenplay
1941
The Bad Man
The Bad Man as Screenplay
The Getaway
The Getaway as Screenplay
1940
Flight Command
Flight Command as Screenplay
1939
Man of Conquest
Man of Conquest as Screenplay
1935
Public Hero Number 1
Public Hero Number 1 as Screenplay, Story
Pursuit
Pursuit as Screenplay
Shadow of Doubt
Shadow of Doubt as Screenplay
1934
Black Moon
Black Moon as Writer
1933
1932
Tiger Shark
Tiger Shark as Screenplay
Bird of Paradise
Bird of Paradise as Screenplay
1930
Peacock Alley
Peacock Alley as Screenplay
1942
Mokey
Mokey as Director, Screenplay
1936
The Bold Caballero
The Bold Caballero as Director, Story, Screenplay