Wes Bentley
Known for
An American actor who made a striking debut as the introspective, camera-wielding neighbor Ricky Fitts in the Best Picture winner 'American Beauty' (1999). After a period away from the spotlight, Wes Bentley rebuilt his career with strong supporting turns, playing the head gamemaker Seneca Crane in 'The Hunger Games' (2012) and appearing in Christopher Nolan's 'Interstellar' (2014). He has since done acclaimed television work as Jamie Dutton on 'Yellowstone'. The Arkansas-born actor specializes in troubled, intense characters, bringing a brooding vulnerability to both screen villains and conflicted supporting roles.
Wes Bentley
42 Movies
4 Series
An American actor who made a striking debut as the introspective, camera-wielding neighbor Ricky Fitts in the Best Picture winner 'American Beauty' (1999). After a period away from the spotlight, Wes Bentley rebuilt his career with strong supporting turns, playing the head gamemaker Seneca Crane in 'The Hunger Games' (2012) and appearing in Christopher Nolan's 'Interstellar' (2014). He has since done acclaimed television work as Jamie Dutton on 'Yellowstone'. The Arkansas-born actor specializes in troubled, intense characters, bringing a brooding vulnerability to both screen villains and conflicted supporting roles.
Movies
Plays Doyle
Interstellar
2014
Plays Blackheart / Black King
Ghost Rider
2007
Plays Ricky Fitts
American Beauty
1999
Plays Erik
Mission: Impossible - Fallout
2018
Plays Seneca Crane
The Hunger Games
2012
Plays Jack
Pete's Dragon
2016
Plays Thomas - Photographer
Lovelace
2013
Plays Adleman Lusk
Jonah Hex
2010
Plays James
We Are Your Friends
2015
Plays William
Final Girl
2015
Plays Thomas
P2
2007
Plays Det. Peter Hood
Gone
2012
Plays Barry
Knight of Cups
2015
Plays Jack Durrance
The Four Feathers
2002
Plays Floyd Kelly
The Best of Enemies
2019
Plays Jonathan
The Tomb
2009
Plays Donald Dalglish
The Claim
2000
Plays Schoolteacher's Nephew
Beloved
1998
Plays Hirokin
Hirokin: The Last Samurai
2012
Plays Patrick
Broken Vows
2016
Plays Manolo
There Be Dragons
2011
Plays Gabe Ruskin
Welcome to Me
2015
Plays Robinson
Dolan's Cadillac
2009
Plays Man
Amnesiac
2015
Plays Walter Bahr
The Game of Their Lives
2005
Plays Mike
Pioneer
2013
Plays White River Kid
The White River Kid
1999
Plays Jerry Cohen
Cesar Chavez
2014
Plays Mr. Crawford
The Better Angels
2022
Plays Daniel
The Time Being
2012
Plays Victor Brighton
Hidden Moon
2012
Plays Benny
Rites of Passage
2012
Plays Evan
The Last Word
2008
Plays Bill
After the Fall
2014
Plays Mickey Gravatski
The Ungodly
2007
Plays Man
Stars in Shorts
2012
Plays Royce
Weirdsville
2007
Plays Evan Foster
Open
2014
Plays Travis
3 Nights in the Desert
2014
Plays Julian Fincher
Three Below Zero
1998
Latest Trailers
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The Better Angels
Full Filmography
The Shards
Terry Schaffer · 10 episodes
2026
TV
The Better Angels
Mr. Crawford
2022
Film
Blade Runner: Black Lotus
Niander Wallace Jr. (voice) · 13 episodes
2021–
TV
The Best of Enemies
Floyd Kelly
2019
Film
Mission: Impossible - Fallout
Erik
2018
Film
Yellowstone
Jamie Dutton · 53 episodes
2018–
TV
Pete's Dragon
Jack
2016
Film
Broken Vows
Patrick
2016
Film
Knight of Cups
Barry
2015
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Wes Bentley and where are they from?
Wes Bentley is 47 years old, born on September 4, 1978 in Jonesboro, Arkansas, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Wes Bentley?
Wes Bentley is best known for roles in Interstellar, The Hunger Games, American Beauty.
How many movies has Wes Bentley been in?
Over a 28-year career (since 1998), Wes Bentley has appeared in 42 movies and 4 TV shows.
What was Wes Bentley's first movie?
The career of Wes Bentley began with Three Below Zero (1998).
What is Wes Bentley's most recent movie or series?
Wes Bentley's most recent release is The Shards, which premiered on August 5, 2026.
What TV shows has Wes Bentley appeared in?
On television, Wes Bentley has appeared in American Horror Story, Yellowstone, Blade Runner: Black Lotus, Jimmy Kimmel Live!.
Wes Bentley
1978-09-04 · Jonesboro, Arkansas, USA
Wesley Cook "Wes" Bentley (born September 4, 1978) is an American film actor known for his roles as Ricky Fitts in American Beauty (1999) and Seneca Crane in The Hunger Games (2012). Bentley was one of four subjects in the documentary My Big Break (2009), which covered his fame after American Beauty and struggles with substance abuse. Rebuilding his career, he starred in the premier of Venus in Fur by David Ives in the off-Broadway production in 2010, whose run was extended.Wes Bentley, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.