Wesley Mann
Biography
Wesley Mann is an American character actor born on September 6, 1963, in Vallejo, California. Known for playing minor roles with a long-suffering and vaguely glib demeanor, he has never performed a lead role. His notable television work includes portraying the caterpillar on Adventures in Wonderland and playing the teacher-turned-principal Mr. Lawler on That's So Raven. His acting career began in the early 1980s, during which he landed guest roles on the sitcoms The Golden Girls and Night Court. With a total of forty known acting credits on The Movie Database, Mann remains an easily recognizable figure in television and film appearances.
Career overview
Wesley Mann is an American character actor born in Vallejo, California, on September 6, 1963. Known for playing minor roles with only a handful of lines, he has developed a recognizable, somewhat distinctive appearance defined by a long-suffering and vaguely glib demeanor. Because he is a character actor, he has never performed a lead role.
His acting career began in the early 1980s. During this time, he landed guest roles on the mainstay sitcoms The Golden Girls and Night Court. Throughout his television work, he became best known for his role as the caterpillar on Adventures in Wonderland and for playing the spluttering teacher-turned-principal Mr. Lawler on That's So Raven.
With forty known acting credits on The Movie Database, Mann has built a recognizable presence appearing across television and film projects. His career spans decades, marked by his ability to leave an impression through supporting and guest appearances characterized by his unique screen persona.
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- You're Cordially Invited (2025) as Pastor Jerry
- Palm Royale (2024) as Benny Barnhill
- Palm Royale (2024) as Borg
- Palm Royale (2024) as Benny Barnhill / Borg
- Lucifer (2016) as Bondsman
- 2 Broke Girls (2011) as Claude
- Soul Surfer (2011) as Calvin
- Pair of Kings (2010) as Counselor
- Veronica Mars (2004) as Ned Flanders Type
- Drake & Josh (2004) as Blemin
- Grand Theft Parsons (2004) as Doctor
- That's So Raven (2003) as Mr. Lawler
- Race to Space (2001) as Rudolph
- Even Stevens (2000) as Mr. Crappizi
- But I'm a Cheerleader (2000) as Lloyd
- The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle (2000) as Clerk
- Popular (1999) as Snuff
- Get Real (1999) as Balloon Bob
- Hefner: Unauthorized (1999) as Mad Scientist
- Rude Awakening (1998) as Shlomo the Mouse
- Every Dog Has Its Day (1998) as Jail Keep
- The Parent 'Hood (1995)
- Angus (1995) as Mr. Kessler
- The Beast Within: A Gabriel Knight Mystery (1995) as Sepp Huber
- The Shadow (1994) as Bellboy
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) as Phil
- Grace Under Fire (1993)
- Adventures in Wonderland (1992) as Caterpillar
- Home Improvement (1991) as AJ Sanders
- L.A. Story (1991) as Tony
- Sisters (1991)
- Parker Lewis Can't Lose (1990)
- Parker Lewis Can't Lose (1990) as Man #2
- Chattahoochee (1990) as Cop No. 1
- Family Matters (1989) as Professor Gates
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Purdy Lee Dreyfus (segment "Let the Punishment Fit the Crime")
- Back to the Future Part II (1989) as CPR Kid
- Who's Harry Crumb? (1989) as Tim
- The Wonder Years (1988) as Mr. Lively
- My Stepmother Is an Alien (1988) as Grady
- Full House (1987)
- The Golden Girls (1985) as Jacob
- Night Court (1984) as Mr. Danielson