Robb Wells Biography: Age, Net Worth, Height, Movies & TV Shows, Career

Robert Christopher Wells, known professionally as Robb Wells, is a Canadian actor, comedian, screenwriter, and producer best known for portraying the memorable character Ricky LaFleur in the long-running mockumentary series Trailer Park Boys.

He co-created and starred in the franchise from its early short films through multiple television seasons, feature films, and Netflix revivals. Wells has also appeared in projects such as The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day and Hobo with a Shotgun.

Robb Wells
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Robert Christopher Wells
Stage Name:	Robb Wells
Born:	20 March 1971 (age 55 years old)
Place of Birth:	Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
Nationality:	Canadian
Height:	1.85 m
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Wells
Occupation:	Actor, comedian, screenwriter, producer
Net Worth:	$2.5 million

Early Life and Education

Robb Wells was born on 20 March 1971 in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, to parents referred to as Mr. and Mrs. Wells. His father worked as a forensic expert with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The family moved to Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, when Wells was eight years old.

He attended high school in the area, where he met future collaborators Mike Clattenburg and John Paul Tremblay. Wells later graduated from Saint Mary’s University in Halifax in 1993 with a Bachelor of Commerce degree. He is of Canadian origin, and his religion is Christianity.

Career

Robb Wells began his entertainment path after college while co-operating a chain of pizza restaurants with John Paul Tremblay. The pair, along with Mike Clattenburg, started making short comedic films, including early projects that introduced characters later seen in Trailer Park Boys. The 1999 mockumentary feature led to a television series on Showcase that premiered in 2001, with Wells starring as the foul-mouthed, well-intentioned Ricky LaFleur.

The series became a major Canadian cult success, running for multiple seasons and spawning feature films such as Trailer Park Boys: The Movie (2006), Countdown to Liquor Day (2009), and Don’t Legalize It (2014). After the original run, Wells, Tremblay, and Mike Smith acquired the rights and revived the franchise, producing additional seasons for Netflix and various spin-offs and specials.

Beyond Trailer Park Boys, he has taken supporting roles in films including Virginia’s Run, The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day, Hobo with a Shotgun, and Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties (2024).

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @robbwellsofficial

Personal Life

Robb Wells is single and has never been married. He keeps his personal life private and has not publicly confirmed any long-term relationships or children, preferring to focus attention on his professional work and collaborations with his longtime friends from the Trailer Park Boys cast.

Filmography

• Trailer Park Boys (1999 short / 2001–present series)
• Trailer Park Boys: The Movie (2006)
• Trailer Park Boys: Countdown to Liquor Day (2009)
• The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day (2009)
• Hobo with a Shotgun (2011)
• Trailer Park Boys: Don’t Legalize It (2014)
• Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties (2024)

Net Worth

Robb Wells has an estimated net worth of approximately $2.5 million, built through his central role in the Trailer Park Boys franchise as actor, writer, and producer, residual earnings from the series and films, live tours, and related comedy projects.

What People Ask