45 years old (Born on September 04, 1978)
American actor; He is famous from Ricky Fitts in American Beauty.
Loves playing soccer in his spare time. Cast as Sonny in Monster's Ball (2001) before dropping out and being replaced by Heath Ledger. Previously shared a home in L.A. with Brad Rowe. While filming Three Below Zero (1998), the director Simon Aeby forbid Bentley from skateboarding to the set in New York City because he was the principle talent and needed to be on set every day of filming. But Bentley ignored the director's advice and continued to arrive each day via skateboard. Was discovered at an open cattle call for the film "Rent". A casting director spotted him, and asked him to read for his film. Seven call backs later he was given the role, but the movie was never made.Wes Bentley's Best Moments
Fun Facts About Wes Bentley
Shares his birthday with actress/pop singer Beyoncu00e9 Knowles.
Brother was a Youth Minister in Topeka, Kansas.
Cast as Lestat in Queen of the Damned (2002) before dropping out and being replaced by Stuart Townsend.
Grew up in Mountain Home, Arkanas where he played the drums at his local junior high school. During sophomore year at school he moved to Sherwood, Arkanas. He then attended Sylvan Hills high school, from his sophomore to senior year.
Both of his parents are United Methodist ministers.
Attended the same high school as actor Russell Taylor, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, before Bentley transfered to high school in Sherwood, Arkansas before his junior year.
Was considered for the role of Danny Walker in Michael Bay's Pearl Harbor (2001).
Attended The Julliard School in New York City.
Attended Sylvan Hills high school in Sherwood, Arkansas.
The third of four sons, which included older brothers Jamey and Philip and younger brother Patrick.