Wes Bentley
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Wes Bentley, born Wesley Cook Bentley 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.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 4 Sep, 1978
- Age
- 41 yrs
- Citizenship
- United States of America
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- Birth Place
- Jonesboro
- residence
- Los Angeles
- Education
- Juilliard School
Sylvan Hills High School - Gender
- Male
- Description
- American actor
- Net Worth 2021
- 3 million
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Education
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.
Breakthrough and Early Success
Wes Bentley gained wide recognition for his role as Ricky Fitts in the 1999 film American Beauty, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture. His performance earned him critical acclaim and positioned him as a rising young talent in Hollywood.
Film Career Highlights
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 Ghost Rider. He also starred in P2 (2007), The Four Feathers (2002), and The Claim (2000). He featured in Dolores Claiborne-inspired thriller Dolan’s Cadillac (2009), based on a short story by Stephen King.
In 2012, Bentley was cast as Seneca Crane, the Head Gamemaker, in the blockbuster film adaptation of The Hunger Games. That same year, he worked alongside Vincent Piazza and Amber Tamblyn in the indie drama 3 Nights in the Desert, directed by Gabriel Cowan and produced by John Suits.
