He joined the US Navy as an Aviation Boatswain’s Mate after graduating from the mentioned center. Chatham even worked as an aviation firefighter on the USS Essex’s flight deck. The casting director Robi Reed chose him to play the role of Military because the director thought he had an authentic look and saw Wesley Chatham’s good act and talent and tried to get Chatham to travel to Hollywood to pursue acting career. Reed’s encouragement was successful, and Wesley Chatham left the military and relocated to Los Angeles.
Furthermore, he received national notoriety as Corporal Steve Penning in the Valley of Elah. In 2009, Chatham co-starred in W. with Oliver Stone as Frank Benedict, George W’s fraternity brother.
Chatham also secured a regular series role on the iconic CBS TV program The Unit. Wes was cast in the role of Sergeant Sam McBride, with David Mamet and Shawn Ryan. Chatham also appeared in Brett Simmons’ Husk as Brian Danielson (2011).
Similarly, he began starring as Amos Burton in the Prime Video TV series The Expanse in 2015. (2015).
