Home / Film Director / Wells Root Wells Root 1900 – 1993 Film Director Celebrities, Film Director Biography Wells Root (1900–1993) was an American film director and screenwriter. Born March 21, 1900 in Buffalo. Died March 9, 1993 in Los Angeles. AD ✝ LEGENDS AT REST Every legend has a story. Every story has a resting place. Explore the Legends at Rest books and profiles. Explore Legends at Rest → More Images Related Graves More film director → Nicholas Maw 1935 – 2009 Musicians and Composers Lou Filippo 1925 – 2009 Calvary Cemetery, Los Angeles, United States Athletes Carlos Lyra 1933 – 2023 Musicians Ernest Newman 1868 – 1959 Musicians and Composers