Wes Bentley’s performance in the classic film American Beauty (1999) is well-known among cinephiles and viewers alike. He was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts for the role.
Interestingly, he began his acting career in theater performances such as La Cage aux Folles and Henry IV.
Children, Marriage
Wes is married to Jacqui Swedberg, a producer, and assistant director.
The duo began dating in 2008 and married after two years of courting. They are the parents of two lovely children, Charles Bentley, and Brooklyn Bentley.
The actor’s eldest kid was born the year they married, while their daughter was born in 2014.
Addiction Struggle, Previous Marriage Failed
Interestingly, the American Horror Story star attributes the birth of his children to help him overcome his heroin addiction. In a 2015 interview with People magazine, he revealed,
Since 1998, the actor had fought with substance problems, which cost him his first marriage. He previously married actress Jeniffer Quanz on 25 September 2001.
Wes battled addiction during his first marriage, landing film gigs solely to fund his drug habit. As a result of his addiction, his relationship with Jennifer was harmed. Additionally, the couple filed for divorce in 2009 and split a year later.
Net Worth, Films, and Television Shows
Wes has benefited monetarily from his acting profession, as seen by his $3 million net worth. In 1995, he made his feature debut in the short film Serendipity Lane.
Additionally, his portrayal of Ricky Fitts in the Academy Award-winning film American Beauty (1999) helped him achieve widespread popularity. As a result, he began appearing in a number of film projects, including Ghost Rider (2007), Interstellar (2014), and The Hunger Games (2012).
However, beginning in 2014, he became largely involved in American Horror Story on FX for the next three years. Currently, he plays the recurrent character, Jamie Dutton, in the hit television show Yellowstone (2018).
Interestingly, he will reprise the role in 2020 after the show was renewed for a third season.
Wes Bently’s Interesting Facts:
- According to official records, his given name is Wesley Cook Bentley and he was born on 4th September 1978.
- He has collaborated with A-list filmmakers such as Christopher Nolan, Terrence Malick, and Sam Mendes.
- Wes’s height is 5 feet and 11 inches (1.8 meters).
- My Big Break, a 2009 documentary, is based on the actor’s fight with drug addiction and subsequent rehabilitation.
- David Bentley and Cherie Baker, both of their parents, are Methodist ministers.
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