J. H. Wyman

J. H. Wyman
Born
Joel Howard Wyman

(1967-01-05) January 5, 1967
Oakland, California, U.S.
Other namesJoel Wyner[1]
EducationAmerican Academy of Dramatic Arts
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Writer
  • Producer
  • Director
  • Musician
Years active1992–present

Joel Howard "J. H." Wyman (born January 5, 1967) is a retired actor, film and television screenwriter, producer, and director. He is also a musician. Wyman is perhaps best known for his work on the Fox science fiction shows Fringe and Almost Human, and wrote and produced the films The Mexican (2001) and Dead Man Down (2013).

Early life and education

Wyman was born January 5, 1967, in Oakland, California, but grew up in Montreal, Quebec.[2] He left for Toronto to pursue an acting career and later attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles, California.

Career

Acting

During the 1990s under the stage name Joel Wyner,[1] Wyman took roles in Canadian television films and series such as Street Legal (1991), Counterstrike (1992), Catwalk (1992–95), the Canadian-American series Sirens (1994–95), Highlander: The Series (1993), and a few theatrical films.

Writing and producing

Wyman segued into writing and producing in the late 90s and early 2000s. While still under the name Joel Wyner, he wrote and directed the theatrical film Pale Saints.[1]

His first major feature script was The Mexican (2001) starring Julia Roberts and Brad Pitt, directed by Gore Verbinski. He then created the FOX series Keen Eddie (2003).

In 2008, Wyman joined the first season of the FOX science fiction series Fringe as a writer and co-executive producer. At the start of season two, he was promoted to executive producer and co-showrunner (titles he shared with Jeff Pinkner).[2][3] At the beginning of season five, he became the sole showrunner. He also directed two episodes: "A Short Story About Love" (season 4, episode 15) and the season-five finale, "An Enemy of Fate".

Wyman is the creator, executive producer and showrunner of the FOX science-fiction series Almost Human (2013).

In 1997, Wyman formed his production company, Frequency Films, which produced such film and TV projects as Pale Saints, Keen Eddie, Almost Human and Dead Man Down.

On January 11, 2020, Wyman wrote a script for the pilot episode of a new Debris television series for Legendary Television and Universal Television.[4] On June 29, 2020, NBC announced that the production had been given a series order.[5]

Music

He is also a musician and performs with the alternative rock band Angels of Mercy.[6][7] On December 4, 2016, Main Man Records will release Angels of Mercy's self-titled debut.

Personal life

Wyman lives in Los Angeles, California.[2]

Filmography

Actor

Joel Wyner film and television actor credits
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
1991 Street Legal Michael Jones Episode: "The Good Lawyer" [8]
1991 Alexander Graham Bell: The Sound and the Silence Lt. Selfridge Television film [9]
1991 Prom Night IV: Deliver Us from Evil Mark Theatrical film (as Alden Kane) [10]
1992 Counterstrike Louis Galado Episode: "Cat in the Cradle"
1992–1995 Catwalk Billy-K (William Kramer) 45 episodes [11]
1993 Family Pictures Tucker 2 episodes [12]
1993 Highlander: The Series Gregor / Greg Powers Episode: "Studies in Light" [13]
1994 Kung Fu: The Legend Continues Jimmy Leola Episode: "An Ancient Lottery" [14]
1994 The Club John Rotman Theatrical film [15]
1994–1995 Sirens Lt. Lyle Springer 22 episodes [15]
1996 Toe Tags Un­known Television film [15]
1996 Listen Randy Wilkes Theatrical film [15]
1997 Pacific Palisades Cory Robbins 6 episodes [15]
1998 Random Encounter Kyle Jones Theatrical film [15]

Writer, producer, director

J. H. Wyman film writer/producer/director credits
Year Title Director Writer Producer Notes Ref.
1997 Pale Saints Yes Yes No Credited as "Joel Wyner" [1][15]
2000 Mr. Rice's Secret No Yes No [15]
2001 The Mexican No Yes Yes [2][16]
2013 Dead Man Down No Yes Yes [16]
J. H. Wyman television writer/producer/director credits
Year Title Director Writer Producer Creator Notes Ref.
2003–2004 Keen Eddie No Yes Yes Yes Writer (9 episodes) [2]
2004 Harry Green and Eugene No Yes Yes Yes
2004 Repo Cohen No Yes No No TV movie
2006 13 Graves No Yes No No TV movie
2008–2013 Fringe Yes Yes Yes No
  • Director (2 episodes)
  • Writer (32 episodes)
 [2][3]
2013 Almost Human No Yes Yes Yes Writer (2 episodes) [15]
2021 Debris No Yes Yes Yes [4]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Singer, Michael, ed. (2002). "JOEL WYNER (J.H. Wyman) - PALE SAINTS - Norstar Entertainment Inc., 1997". Film Directors (2002 ed.). University of Michigan: Lone Eagle: 267. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "J.H. Wyman Bio". Fox Broadcasting Company. Archived from the original on August 9, 2011. Retrieved May 15, 2011.
  3. ^ a b "Fringe Synopsis". Fox Broadcasting Company. Archived from the original on August 9, 2011. Retrieved May 15, 2011.
  4. ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (January 11, 2020). "'Debris' Sci-fi Drama From J.H. Wyman & Legendary Gets NBC Pilot Order". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
  5. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 11, 2020). "NBC Orders Sci-Fi Drama Series 'Debris' Starring Jonathan Tucker & Riann Steele". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
  6. ^ "AOM – Angels of Mercy". AOMBandOfficial.com. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
  7. ^ "Joel Wyman Fan Site – Filmography, Pictures and News". Online.fr. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
  8. ^ "Street Legal - 1991-11-22 - The Good Lawyer". CBC Archive Sales. CBC / Société Radio Canada. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
  9. ^ "Joel Wyner: Filmography". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
  10. ^ Kerswell, J. A. "Prom Night IV: Deliver Us From Evil (Canada, 1992) - Slasher Trash with Panache?". Hysteria Lives!. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
  11. ^ Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle F. (24 June 2009). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946-Present. Random House Publishing Group. p. 226. ISBN 9780307483201. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
  12. ^ "J. H. Wyman (aka Joel Wyman): Filmography". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
  13. ^ Lentz (III.), Harris M. (2001). Science Fiction, Horror & Fantasy Film and Television Credits: Television shows. McFarland. p. 1873. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
  14. ^ "Kung Fu: The Legend Continues". TV Guide. 42 (1994 ed.). Triangle Publications: 7. 1994. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
  15. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Joel Wyner / J. H. Wyman". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media / NBCUniversal. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
  16. ^ a b "J. H. Wyman". AFI Catalog of Feature Films. American Film Institute. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
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