American Beauty star Wes Bentley guest stars in Bon Jovi‘s new “What Do You Got?” video.
The mid-tempo rock ballad is one of four songs written for the band’s Greatest Hits album, set to be released in November 2010.
Also featured is Scottie Thompson from the upcoming movie Skyline, which stars Eric Balfour and Donald Faison.
Nice to see Wes finally rebuilding his career!
American Beauty star Wes Bentley makes an appearance at the premiere of Robert Pattinson and Emilie de Ravin‘s Remember Me at the Paris Theatre in New York City on Monday (March 1).
The 31-year-old actor recently got good some news – his off-Broadway play, Venus in Fur, was given an extended run and will now run through Sunday, March 28!
To see Wes in Venus in Fur, pick up tickets at ClassicStage.org!
Wes Bentley skyrocketed to fame 11 years ago after his performance as the stoner-voyeur Ricky Fitts in American Beauty. Here are some tidbits from the New York Times article about the 31-year-old actor:
– Wes turned to drugs and alcohol to cope with the stardom that he was unprepared for, and then addiction took over his life for several years… His recreational use of marijuana and alcohol, which began as a teenager, exploded into cocaine and Ecstasy and other pills. Eventually heroin had him completely.
– In 2001 he married Jennifer Quanz, an aspiring actress. They are in the process of divorcing.
– Wes currently stars in the Off Broadway play, Venus in Fur, through March 5. Pick up tickets at ClassicStage.org!
Read the entire piece on Wes at NYTimes.com. Also be sure to check out Wes in a Bonnie & Clyde-themed photo shoot at HarpersBazaar.com!
