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<p>Wes Bentley, born <a href="/biography/wes-bentley">Wesley Cook Bentley</a> on September 4, 1978, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States, is an American actor known for his compelling performances in both film and television. He is the third of four brothers. His mother was a chaplain, and his father served as a minister.</p>

<h2>Education</h2>

<p>Bentley attended Sylvan Hills High School in Sherwood, Arkansas. In 1996, he was accepted into the Drama Division of the prestigious Juilliard School in New York City, as a member of Group 29. However, he left the institution after one year to pursue a professional acting career.</p>

<h2>Breakthrough and Early Success</h2>

<p>Wes Bentley gained wide recognition for his role as Ricky Fitts in the 1999 film <em>American Beauty</em>, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture. His performance earned him critical acclaim and positioned him as a rising young talent in Hollywood.</p>

<h2>Film Career Highlights</h2>

<p>Bentley has appeared in a variety of films across multiple genres. Notable roles include his portrayal of Blackheart, the demonic antagonist, in the 2007 action-fantasy film <em>Ghost Rider</em>. He also starred in <em>P2</em> (2007), <em>The Four Feathers</em> (2002), and <em>The Claim</em> (2000). He featured in <em>Dolores Claiborne</em>-inspired thriller <em>Dolan’s Cadillac</em> (2009), based on a short story by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_King">Stephen King</a>.</p>

<p>In 2012, Bentley was cast as Seneca Crane, the Head Gamemaker, in the blockbuster film adaptation of <em>The Hunger Games</em>. That same year, he worked alongside <a href="/biography/vincent-piazza">Vincent Piazza</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amber_Tamblyn">Amber Tamblyn</a> in the indie drama <em>3 Nights in the Desert</em>, directed by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabriel_Cowan">Gabriel Cowan</a> and produced by John Suits.</p>

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<h2><em>American Horror Story</em> and Television Success</h2>

<p>In 2013, Bentley was selected for a role in <em>Open</em>, a television pilot created by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Murphy_(producer)">Ryan Murphy</a> for HBO, co-starring <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Speedman">Scott Speedman</a>. Though the pilot was not picked up for series, Bentley's collaboration with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Murphy_(producer)">Murphy</a> led to a more significant opportunity.</p>

<p>In 2014, Bentley made a guest appearance in <em>American Horror Story: Freak Show</em>. Due to his performance, he was promoted to a main cast member in the anthology series' fifth season, <em>American Horror Story: Hotel</em> (2015–2016), where he played Detective John Lowe — a central character investigating a series of grisly murders linked to a haunted hotel.</p>

<h2>Stage Work</h2>

<p>In 2010, Bentley starred alongside <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nina_Arianda">Nina Arianda</a> in the off-Broadway debut of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Ives">David Ives</a>’ play <em>Venus in Fur</em> at the Classic Stage Company in New York. The production was well-received and marked Bentley's notable entry into stage performance.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Recovery</h2>

<p>Wes Bentley married actress Jennifer Quanz in 2001. The couple divorced in 2009, with Bentley later revealing that his struggle with drug addiction had put strain on the marriage. In interviews, including one with The New York Times, Bentley attributed the onset of his substance abuse to the overwhelming success of <em>American Beauty</em>.</p>

<p>Following an arrest in 2008, Bentley entered a 12-step recovery program and sought counseling. Although he relapsed with heroin use afterward, he later confided in a friend and re-entered treatment. Since then, he has remained in recovery and has spoken publicly about his journey through addiction and sobriety.</p>

<p>In 2010, Bentley married producer Jacqui Swedberg. The couple has two children: a son, Charles, born in 2010, and a daughter, Brooklyn, born in 2014.</p>

<h2>Current Status and Online Presence</h2>

<p>Wes Bentley continues to work steadily in film and television and is recognized for his intense screen presence and resilience in overcoming personal struggles. His estimated net worth is approximately $1 million. Fans can follow him on his official Twitter account: <a href="https://twitter.com/wesbentley">@wesbentley</a>.</p>

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