Biography: Actor Wes Bentley was born on 9/4/1978 in Jonesboro, Arkansas and had his breakthrough role was in the critically acclaimed movie "American Beauty".
Filmography:
The Game of Their Lives (2003)
The Four Feathers (2002)
Carving Out Our Name (2001)
Soul Survivors (2001)
Claim, The (2000)
White River Kid, The (1999)
American Beauty (1999)
Three Below Zero (1998)
Beloved (1998)
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Nominations and Awards
Blockbuster Entertainment Awards
2000
• Nominated, Blockbuster Entertainment Award
Favorite Supporting Actor - Drama for American Beauty (1999)
British Academy Awards
2000
• Nominated, BAFTA Film Award
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role for American Beauty (1999)
Chicago Film Critics Association Awards
2000
• Won, CFCA Award
Most Promising Actor for American Beauty (1999)
MTV Movie Awards
2000
• Nominated, MTV Movie Award
Breakthrough Male Performance for American Beauty (1999)
National Board of Review, USA
1999
• Won, NBR Award
Best Breakthrough Performance by an Actor for American Beauty (1999)
Online Film Critics Society Awards
2000
• Nominated, OFCS Award
Best Supporting Actor for American Beauty (1999)
Screen Actors Guild Awards
2000
• Won, Actor
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Theatrical Motion Picture for American Beauty (1999)
Award Shared With: Annette Bening, Thora Birch, Chris Cooper, Peter Gallagher, Allison Janney, Kevin Spacey, Mena Suvari
Young Hollywood Awards
2000
• Won, Young Hollywood Award
Best On-screen Chemistry for American Beauty (1999)
Award Shared With: Thora Birch