John Wesley Biography
John Wesley was an American actor who was best known for his role as Dr. Hoover on “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air.” His death was confirmed on September 8, 2019. he died due to complications from a long battle with multiple myeloma.
John Wesley Houston went on to hold degrees from the University of California, San Diego and the University of San Diego. Before he began acting, Wesley served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Over his expansive career, Wesley worked with talent including Denzel Washington, Albert Finney, Barbra Streisand, Tim Burton and Morgan Freeman.
John Wesley Age
John died at the age of 72 years; he was born on August 3, 1947 in Lake Charles, La.
John Wesley Wife
John is survived by his wife Jenny Houston.
John Wesley Children
John was a father to three children; two biological daughters Kimiko Kamiel Houston and Kinshasha Houston and a stepson known as Kyler Richie.
John Wesley The Fresh Prince of Bel Air
John played the role of Dr. Hoover on The Fresh Prince of Bel Air. Dr. Hoover was the father of a girl that bullies the cousin of Will Smith’s character.
John Wesley Actor
Wesley holds more than 100 film and television credits. His films include;
- The Fresh Prince of Bel Air
- Missing in Action
- Big Fish
- Stop, Or My Mom Will Shoot
- Always Outnumbered
- Frasier
- The Jefferson’s Benson
- The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
- The Midnighters
- Second Acts
- Macbett
- Toys in the Attic
- An American Clock
- Wild Oats
John Wesley Death
Wesley died on September 8, 2019. His death was confirmed by his manager Gerry Pass in a statement to Variety which read; “John Wesley was a gift to the world, for his kindness and grace are immortalized in his works of theatre, TV and film. I am heartbroken to have lost a dear friend today.”
John Wesley Cause of Death
Wesley died from complications due to a long battle with multiple myeloma.
