Wes Bentley

AKA:
Wesley Cook Bentley
Nationality:
American
Birthdate:
09/04/1978
Birthplace:
Jonesboro, Arkansas
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biography
Arkansas native Wes Bentley solidified his reputation as a rising star with a galvanizing performance as Ricky Fitts, the drug-dealing videographer who romances his neighbor's daughter, in the highly-acclaimed "American Beauty" (1999). While in person the young actor tries to downplay his looks, on screen, the combination of his dark hair, piercing blue eyes and handsome features clearly sets him as a future leading man.

Born in Jonesboro and raised in Little Rock, this self-called "pretty boy" participated in sports in an effort to counteract the teasing and abuse he faced from his classmates Continued

Credits
Thomas
2007
Royce
2007
Blackheart
2007
Jack Durrance
2002
Matt
2001
Dalglish
2000
Ricky Fitts
1999
White River Kid
Julian Fincher
milestones
Year
Milestone
 
Born and raised in Arkansas
1998 
Early film credit, "Three Below Zero"
1998 
Had supporting role in "Beloved"
1999 
Breakthrough feature role as Ricky Fitts, a former mental patient who now deals drugs, in "American Beauty"
2000 
Had title role in "The White River Kid," as a serial killer (aired on Starz)
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