Robb Wells | |
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 Wells in character as Ricky in April 2009 | |
| Born | Robert Christopher Wells Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Known for | Trailer Park Boys |
Robert Christopher "Robb" Wells (born March 20) [1] is a Canadian actor, comedian, and screenwriter best known for portraying Ricky in Trailer Park Boys .
Wells graduated from Saint Mary's University in 1993 with a Bachelor of Commerce degree. [2] [3]
In 2002, Wells appeared with John Paul Tremblay and John Dunsworth in the film Virginia’s Run starring Gabriel Byrne and Joanne Whalley, playing characters similar to their Trailer Park Boys characters. Wells also featured in The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day . [4]
In 2010, Wells reunited with many of his former Trailer Park Boys cast-mates in the new series The Drunk and On Drugs Happy Fun Time Hour . Wells appeared in the film Hobo with a Shotgun , released to theaters on March 25, 2011. [5] Wells' name is misspelled as "Rob Wells" in the film's credits.[ citation needed ]
In August 2011, Wells made a cameo appearance in the independent film Jackhammer, shot in Victoria, British Columbia. [6] Wells also appeared as a radical Nova Scotian separatist freedom fighter/terrorist in the FX TV series Archer in its third season in an episode entitled "The Limited." His Trailer Park Boys co-stars John Paul Tremblay and Mike Smith also had credited voice-over roles in the episode. [7] Wells also starred in the horror movie Would You Rather in 2012 as Peter. [8]
In October 2012, Wells, along with Tremblay and Smith, signed on to return to Trailer Park Boys in a third film that started filming in March 2013 and was released April 18, 2014. [9] [10]
On July 4, 2013, it was announced that Wells, Tremblay and Smith had acquired the rights to Trailer Park Boys and confirmed it would return with eighth and ninth seasons to be aired on the internet channel SwearNet.com. [11] Seasons 8 through 12 of Trailer Park Boys aired on Netflix, beginning on September 5, 2014. [12]
In 2014, Wells co-starred, co-wrote, and co-produced Swearnet with his Trailer Park Boys colleagues. [13]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | The Cart Boy | Ricky | Short film |
| 1998 | One Last Shot | Rob | Short film |
| 1999 | Trailer Park Boys | Ricky | |
| 2002 | Virginia's Run | Rob | |
| 2004 | Dear Santa Claus, Go Fuck Yourself | Ricky LaFleur | |
| 2006 | Trailer Park Boys: The Movie | ||
| Hearts of Dartmouth: Life of a Trailer Park Girl | |||
| 2007 | Trailer Park Boys 101 | ||
| 2009 | The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day | Jimmy the Gofer | |
| Trailer Park Boys: Countdown to Liquor Day | Ricky | ||
| 2011 | Hobo with a Shotgun | Logan | Credited as Rob Wells |
| The Drunk and On Drugs Happy Fun Time Hour | Stabby Brutto | ||
| 2012 | Jackhammer | Rocko | |
| The Back Nine | |||
| Goon | Production Assistant #1 | Uncredited | |
| Beat Down | Whitey | ||
| Would You Rather | Peter | ||
| 2014 | Trailer Park Boys: Don't Legalize It | Ricky | |
| Swearnet Live | Robb Wells / Ricky | ||
| Swearnet: The Movie | Robb Wells | ||
| Relative Happiness | Kenny | ||
| Trailer Park Boys: Live at the North Pole | Ricky | ||
| 2015 | Drunk, High and Unemployed (Live in Austin) | ||
| Being Canadian | Documentary | ||
| 2021 | Dawn, Her Dad and the Tractor | John Andrew MacGinnis | |
| 2022 | Vandits | Ramone | |
| 2024 | Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties | Ricky |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2008; 2014–2018 | Trailer Park Boys | Ricky LaFleur | |
| 2008 | Trailer Park Boys: Say Goodnight to the Bad Guys | Ricky | Television film |
| 2012 | Archer | Kenny Bilko | Episode: "The Limited" |
| 2014 | Live in Fuckin' Dublin | Ricky LaFleur | Television film |
| 2016 | Trailer Park Boys: Out of the Park | Ricky LaFleur | |
| 2019 | Trailer Park Boys: The Animated Series | Ricky LaFleur (voice) | |
| 2021 | Trailer Park Boys: Jail | Ricky LaFleur | Also executive producer and writer |
| 2023 | Hudson & Rex | Toby Blue | Episode: "Jail Break" |
| 2024–present | The Trades | Todd |
Trailer Park Boys is a Canadian mockumentary television sitcom created by Mike Clattenburg that began airing in 2001 as a continuation of his 1999 film bearing the same name. The show follows the misadventures of a group of trailer park residents, including two lead characters in and out of prison, living in the fictional "Sunnyvale Trailer Park" in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. The series premiered on Showcase on April 20, 2001, and originally ran for seven seasons before concluding with a one-hour special on December 7, 2008. The series spawned four films: The Movie, released on October 6, 2006; Countdown to Liquor Day, released on September 25, 2009; Don't Legalize It, released on April 18, 2014; and Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties: The Bubbles and the Shitrockers Story was released in December 2024.
John Paul Tremblay is a Canadian actor, screenwriter, and comedian who is best known for his role as Julian in the TV series Trailer Park Boys.
Mike Smith is a Canadian actor, screenwriter, comedian and musician. He is best known for his portrayal of Bubbles and co-writer of the cult classic television program, films and stage production Trailer Park Boys. He was also the guitarist for the Canadian rock band Sandbox. Smith earned a degree in English from St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia.
Patrick Roach is a Canadian actor and investor. He is best known for playing Randy on the television series Trailer Park Boys.
Trailer Park Boys: The Movie is a 2006 Canadian comedy crime film based on the television series Trailer Park Boys itself a sequel to the 1999 film of the same name. The film follows characters Ricky, Julian, and Bubbles creating a plan for the Big Dirty, one last crime that will enable them to retire from their criminal lives. The film, like the series, was directed and produced by Mike Clattenburg, with Ivan Reitman as an executive producer. It was released in Canada on October 6, 2006, and a limited release in the United States began on January 25, 2008. It has developed into a cult film since then.
John Francis Dunsworth was a Canadian actor and filmmaker. He was best known for playing trailer park supervisor Jim Lahey, the antagonist on the comedy series Trailer Park Boys (2001–2018). His other roles included the mysterious reporter Dave Teagues on the supernatural drama series Haven (2010–2015) and Officer McNabb in the CBC film Shattered City: The Halifax Explosion (2003). He also had extensive experience in regional theater.
Julian "Jules" is a fictional character in the television series Trailer Park Boys. He is one of the three main protagonists on the show along with Ricky and Bubbles, portrayed by John Paul Tremblay, he was created by series creator Mike Clattenburg. Julian also appears in four films; one short, and three feature length. Before the show, he appeared in the short film Trailer Park Boys (1999). He appears in the feature-length films: Trailer Park Boys: The Movie (2006), Countdown to Liquor Day (2009), and Don't Legalize It (2014). Julian also appears in numerous spin-offs, including Out of the Park: Europe, Out of the Park: USA, and The Animated Series, in which the latter John Paul Tremblay voices him.
Trailer Park Boys: Countdown to Liquor Day is a 2009 Canadian mockumentary black comedy crime film directed by Mike Clattenburg, and based on the Canadian television series Trailer Park Boys. It is the second film in the Trailer Park Boys franchise, following Trailer Park Boys: The Movie (2006). Trailer Park Boys: Countdown to Liquor Day is a conclusion to "Say Goodnight to the Bad Guys", the television special that ended the series after its seventh season. The film follows the characters of Ricky, Julian and Bubbles as they return to a life of crime after being released from prison.
Hobo with a Shotgun is a 2011 exploitation black comedy action film directed by Jason Eisener and written by John Davies. Based on Eisener's fictitious trailer of the same name from Grindhouse (2007), it is the second feature-length adaptation of a fictitious Grindhouse trailer, following Robert Rodriguez's Machete (2010).
The Drunk and On Drugs Happy Funtime Hour is a Canadian television comedy series, which aired during the 2011 television season on Action.
Molly Kathleen Dunsworth is a Canadian actress. She is best known for her starring role in the Canadian feature film Hobo with a Shotgun, in which she plays "Abby" alongside Rutger Hauer.
Jason Eisener is a Canadian filmmaker and film editor.
Trailer Park Boys: Don't Legalize It is a 2014 Canadian mockumentary crime comedy film directed by Mike Clattenburg, and based on the Canadian television series Trailer Park Boys. It is the third film in the Trailer Park Boys franchise, and a sequel to Trailer Park Boys: Countdown to Liquor Day (2009). In the film, Ricky, Julian and Bubbles attempt a series of get-rich-quick schemes, but are again pursued by Sunnyvale Trailer Park supervisor Jim Lahey. The story culminates in Ricky heading to Parliament Hill in Ottawa, where he tries to prevent the legalization of cannabis.
Swearnet: The Movie is a 2014 Canadian black comedy film directed by Warren P. Sonoda, written, produced by and starring Mike Smith, John Paul Tremblay, and Robb Wells, stars of the Canadian television series Trailer Park Boys. In the film, Smith, Tremblay and Wells play themselves, as they embark on creating a fully uncensored Internet network.
Richard "Ricky" LaFleur is a fictional character in the television series Trailer Park Boys. He is one of the three main protagonists on the show, along with Julian and Bubbles. Portrayed by Robb Wells, the character was created by series creator Mike Clattenburg. Ricky also appears in five films; two short, and three feature length. Before the show, he appeared in the short films The Cart Boy (1995), and Trailer Park Boys (1999). He appears in the feature-length films: Trailer Park Boys: The Movie (2006), Countdown to Liquor Day (2009), and Don't Legalize It (2014). Ricky also appears in numerous spin-offs, including Out of the Park: Europe, Out of the Park: USA, and The Animated Series, for which the latter Robb Wells voices him.
Bubbles is a fictional character in the Canadian television series Trailer Park Boys. The character is portrayed by Mike Smith. Bubbles is one of the three main protagonists on the show along with Ricky and Julian. He was created by series creator Mike Clattenburg. Bubbles also appears in three feature-length films: Trailer Park Boys: The Movie (2006), Countdown to Liquor Day (2009), and Don't Legalize It (2014). Bubbles also appears in numerous spin-offs, including Out of the Park: Europe, Out of the Park: USA, and The Animated Series, voiced by Mike Smith.
Trailer Park Boys: The Animated Series is a Canadian adult animated sitcom created by John Paul Tremblay, Robb Wells, and Mike Smith. The series is a spin-off and sequel to the 2001 television mockumentary comedy series, Trailer Park Boys, itself a sequel to Mike Clattenburg's 1999 film of the same name.
Trailer Park Boys: Jail is a Canadian mockumentary television series created by John Paul Tremblay, Robb Wells and Mike Smith. It is a spin-off of the series Trailer Park Boys. The show follows the misadventures of a group of trailer park residents, mostly from inside the prison. The series premiered on swearnet.com on January 1, 2021. A second season is said to have been written and is currently in production. A second Christmas special was also announced, featuring unseen footage of John Dunsworth before his death in October 2017. As of October 2022, the series has been removed from SwearNet and is not currently available to stream anywhere. However, the cast has stated it will return at some point in the future.
Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties: The Bubbles and the Shitrockers Story is a 2024 Canadian musical comedy film, directed by Charlie Lightening, and is based on the Canadian television series Trailer Park Boys. It is the fourth film in the Trailer Park Boys franchise, and is the first film not to be directed by series creator Mike Clattenburg. The film follows the series' breakout character Bubbles and the formation of his country band, the Shitrockers. Smith, in addition to playing Bubbles and serving as co-producer, also wrote the script for this film. The film features guest appearances from Billy Bob Thornton, Ronnie Wood, and Eric Burdon.
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