John Wesley (actor)

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.[1] He also had roles in many feature films as well as theater productions.

John Wesley
Born(1947-08-03)August 3, 1947
Lake Charles, Louisiana
DiedSeptember 7, 2019(2019-09-07) (aged 72)
OccupationActor
Years active1968–2019

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.[1][2][3]

Wesley earned degrees from the University of California, San Diego graduate acting program and the University of San Diego.[4]

Wesley died on September 7, 2019, from complications of multiple myeloma, five weeks after his 72nd birthday.[5][4]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1968Hang 'Em HighGuard #3
1968UptightLarry
1975BogardIra
1985Missing in Action 2: The BeginningFrankie
1985PerfectEddie
1986Let's Get HarryMercenary #4
1987NutsHolding Cell Guard
1988MovingRoy Hendersen
1988Jack's BackSam Hilliard
1989Out ColdCop #2
1991Nothing but TroubleSam
1991Raw NerveThe Band - New Power
1992Stop! Or My Mom Will ShootTony
1993Born YesterdaySen. Welch
1994The Little RascalsAmish Man #2
1998I Got the Hook UpMinister
1999The WoodPolice Officer
200213th ChildJones
2006World Trade CenterAl Smith
2009The TwentyGeorge
2010Beneath the BlueDoctor
2012The UndershepherdSteven Parker
2016The MidnightersChester
2018Holly DayJerry

References
  1. "John Wesley Facts, information, pictures - Encyclopedia.com articles about John Wesley". www.encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 2016-05-11.
  2. "John Wesley - Goodman Theatre". www.goodmantheatre.org. Retrieved 2016-05-11.
  3. Riggs, Thomas (2008). Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television 2009. Cengage Gale. ISBN 9780787690496.
  4. Rubin, Rebecca (2019-09-08). "'Fresh Prince of Bel Air' Actor John Wesley Dies at 72". Variety. Retrieved 2019-09-08.
  5. "John Wesley, 'Fresh Prince of Bel Air actor, dies at 72". CNN. Retrieved Sep 10, 2019.


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