Wes Bentley Biography
Summary
"Wesley Cook 'Wes' Bentley" (born September 4, 1978) is an American film actor.
Life and career
Bentley was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas, the son of Cherie and David Bentley, who are United Methodist ministers. He has three brothers, Philip and Jamey, who are older, and Patrick, who is younger. Bentley grew up in Mountain Home and later in Sherwood. He attended Sylvan Hills High School, Sherwood, Arkansas, and the Juilliard School's Drama Division, New York City.
Bentley has starred in several films, including the Oscar-winning film "American Beauty", "The Four Feathers" with his best friend Heath Ledger, "P2", and "Ghost Rider". He took part in
Tony Zierra's 2008 documentary "My Big Break", which follows the early careers of Bentley, Chad Lindberg, Brad Rowe and Greg Fawcett. He is slated to star in the upcoming thriller "Dolan's Cadillac", based on the short story by Stephen King.
In 2001, he married actress Jennifer Quanz. In 2009, he filed for divorce.
According to documents filed by American Express, Bentley is being sued by AmEx for over $90,000 for an unpaid bill. They are also suing for penalties, interest and legal fees.
TV movies
"The Ungodly" (2007)
Filmography
"Beloved" (1998)
"Three Below Zero" (1998)
"American Beauty" (1999)
"The White River Kid" (1999)
"The Claim" (2000)
"Soul Survivors" (2001)
"Carving Out Our Name" (2001)
"The Four Feathers" (2002)
"The Game of Their Lives" (2005)
"Weirdsville" (2007)
"Ghost Rider" (2007)
"P2" (2007)
"Ungodly" (2007)
"The Last Word" (2008)
"My Big Break" (2009)
"Edgar Allan Poe's Ligeia" (2008)
"Dolan's Cadillac" (2009)
"There Be Dragons" (2010)
"Batman 3" (TBA)
Credit
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