Detailed Biography

Wesley Cook "Wes" Bentley 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 starred in the upcoming thriller Dolan's Cadillac, based on the short story by Stephen King., and the anticipated movie There Be Dragons by director Roland Joffee. In 2001, he married actress Jennifer Quanz. In 2009, he filed for divorce.

TV movies