Wes Bentley Biography
Wes Bentley (Wesley Cook Bentley). Is an American actor known for his roles in films such as “American Beauty,” “Interstellar,” and “The Hunger Games.” He was born on September 4, 1978, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, to David and Cherie Bentley.
Bentley was raised in Little Rock, Arkansas, and attended Sylvan Hills High School. He later moved to New York City to pursue acting and attended the Juilliard School. Where he studied under William Esper.
Bentley made his film debut in 1999 in the Oscar-winning film “American Beauty,” where he played the role of Ricky Fitts, a teenager who becomes involved with the film’s protagonist, played by Kevin Spacey.
He received critical acclaim for his performance and was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role.
Wes Bentley Age
Wesley was born on September 4, 1978 in Jonesboro, Arkansas, U.S. He is [agecalc birthdate=1978-09-04]
Wes Bentley Family
He is the son of David Bentley, a minister, and Cherie Bentley, a homemaker. Wes Bentley has three siblings, all of whom are younger than him. Their names are Jamey, Philip, and Patrick Bentley.
Wes Career
Wes Bentley is an American actor who has appeared in numerous films and television shows over the course of his career.
Bentley began his career with small roles in films such as “Three Below Zero” (1998) and “Beloved” (1998). However, it was his breakthrough role as Ricky Fitts in the Academy Award-winning film “American Beauty” (1999) that brought him critical acclaim and worldwide recognition.
Following the success of “American Beauty,” Bentley starred in several other high-profile films, including “The Four Feathers” (2002), “The Game of Their Lives” (2005), and “Ghost Rider” (2007). He also had a recurring role on the television series “American Horror Story” from 2014 to 2015.
In recent years, Bentley has continued to work in film and television, appearing in movies such as “Interstellar” (2014) and “Pete’s Dragon” (2016), as well as the television series “Yellowstone” (2018-2021).
Throughout his career, Bentley has received critical acclaim for his performances, earning nominations for awards such as the Screen Actors Guild Award and the Independent Spirit Award.
