Wes Bentley (born in 1978) is an American actor known for his successful debut in the award-winning *American Beauty* (1999), where he portrayed the complex and enigmatic Ricky Fitts, a role that earned him widespread recognition.

Following his initial success, he experienced a period of fewer film appearances, before regaining prominence with significant roles in blockbusters such as *The Hunger Games* (2012), as Seneca Crane, and *Interstellar* (2014). Among his other notable films is *Mission: Impossible – Fallout* (2018).

Bentley is often cast as characters who are enigmatic, intense, and at times tormented or morally ambiguous. His acting style is distinguished by a quiet intensity and a penetrating gaze, which make him suitable for complex and multifaceted roles.