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Jon Bernthal
Actor

Jon Bernthal

20 Sep 1976Born
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Washington, District of Columbia, USABirthplace

Biography

Jonathan Edward Bernthal (/ˈbɜːrnθɔːl/; born September 20, 1976) is an American actor. He came to prominence for portraying Shane Walsh on the AMC horror drama series The Walking Dead (2010–2012; 2018), where he was a starring cast member in the first two seasons. Bernthal achieved further recognition as Frank Castle/The Punisher in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, appearing in the second season of Daredevil (2016), the spin-off series The Punisher (2017–2019), and the revival series Daredevil: Born Again (2025–present), and Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026).

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For his recurring guest role as restaurant owner Michael Berzatto in the series The Bear (2022–present), he won a Primetime Emmy Award. 

His film roles include Snitch (2013), The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), Fury (2014), Sicario (2015), The Accountant (2016),  Baby Driver (2017), Wind River (2017), Widows (2018), Ford v Ferrari (2019), King Richard, The Many Saints of Newark (both 2021), Origin (2023), The Accountant 2 (2025), and The Odyssey (2026)

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Known for

Filmography

  1. TBASnow PoniesFilm
  2. 2026Spider-Man: Brand New DayFilm: Frank Castle / Punisher
  3. 2026The OdysseyFilm: Menelaus
  4. 2026The Punisher: One Last KillFilm: Frank Castle, Writer
  5. 2026GaryFilm: Michael Berzatto, Writer
  6. 2026HIS & HERSSeries: Det. Jack Harper (6 episodes)
  7. 2025The Accountant²Film: Braxton
  8. 2025The AmateurFilm: The Bear
  9. 2025Daredevil: Born AgainSeries: Frank Castle / Punisher (2 episodes)
  10. 2024The Walking Dead: The ReturnFilm: Shane Walsh (archive footage)
  11. 2023OriginFilm: Brett Hamilton
  12. 2022American GigoloSeries: Julian Kaye (8 episodes)
  13. 2022Sharp StickFilm: Josh
  14. 2022The BearSeries: Michael Berzatto, Michael Berzatto (archive footage) (uncredited) (6 episodes)
  15. 2022We Own This CitySeries: Sgt. Wayne Jenkins (6 episodes)
  16. 2021The UnforgivableFilm: Blake
  17. 2021King RichardFilm: Rick Macci
  18. 2021The Many Saints of NewarkFilm: Johnny Soprano
  19. 2021The PremiseSeries: Chase Milbrandt (1 episode)
  20. 2021Small Engine RepairFilm: Terrance Swaino
  21. 2021Those Who Wish Me DeadFilm: Ethan Sawyer
  22. 2020Viena and the FantomesFilm: Monroe
  23. 2019Ford v FerrariFilm: Lee Iacocca
  24. 2019The Peanut Butter FalconFilm: Mark
  25. 2018WidowsFilm: Florek
  26. 2017Sweet VirginiaFilm: Sam Rossi
  27. 2017Marvel's The PunisherSeries: Frank Castle / Punisher (26 episodes)
  28. 2017The Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who's WalkingFilm: Shane Walsh (voice)
  29. 2017Wind RiverFilm: Matt Rayburn
  30. 2017Shot CallerFilm: Frank 'Shotgun'
  31. 2017Baby DriverFilm: Griff
  32. 2017PilgrimageFilm: The Mute
  33. 2016The EscapeFilm: Holt
  34. 2016The AccountantFilm: Brax
  35. 2016Justice League vs. Teen TitansFilm: Trigon (voice)
  36. 2015SicarioFilm: Ted
  37. 2015We Are Your FriendsFilm: Paige Morrell
  38. 2015Show Me a HeroSeries: Michael H. Sussman (6 episodes)
  39. 2015Me and Earl and the Dying GirlFilm: Mr. McCarthy
  40. 2015Marvel's DaredevilSeries: Frank Castle / Punisher (13 episodes)
  41. 2015Unbreakable Kimmy SchmidtSeries: Mysterious Man, Ilan (1 episode)
  42. 2014FuryFilm: Grady 'Coon-Ass' Travis
  43. 2013Grudge MatchFilm: B.J. Rose
  44. 2013The Wolf of Wall StreetFilm: Brad
  45. 2013Mob CitySeries: Joe Teague (6 episodes)
  46. 2013SnitchFilm: Daniel James
  47. 2013Timmy Muldoon and the Search for the Shadoweyes BanditFilm: Muscle Bruce
  48. 2011RampartFilm: Dan Morone
  49. 2011Harry's LawSeries: Lucas Trassino (1 episode)
  50. 2010The Walking DeadSeries: Shane Walsh (21 episodes)
  51. 2010Date NightFilm: Young Man
  52. 2010The PacificSeries: Sgt. Manuel 'Manny' Rodriguez (10 episodes)
  53. 2010The Ghost WriterFilm: Rick Ricardelli
  54. 2009EastwickFilm: Raymond Gardener
  55. 2009EastwickSeries: Raymond Gardener (11 episodes)
  56. 2009Night at the Museum: Battle of the SmithsonianFilm: Al Capone
  57. 2008A Line in the SandFilm: Banzai
  58. 2008Bar StarzFilm: Donnie Pitron
  59. 2007Day ZeroFilm: Jams Dixon
  60. 2007The Air I BreatheFilm: Interviewer
  61. 2006The ClassSeries: Duncan Carmello (19 episodes)
  62. 2006World Trade CenterFilm: Christopher Amoroso
  63. 2005How I Met Your MotherSeries: Carlos (1 episode)
  64. 2005Numb3rsSeries: Mike Nash (1 episode)
  65. 2005Jonny ZeroSeries: Brett Parish (1 episode)
  66. 2004Boston LegalSeries: Michael Shea (1 episode)
  67. 2004Revenge of the Middle-Aged WomanFilm: Man in Office
  68. 2004Tony n' Tina's WeddingFilm: Dominic Fabrizzi
  69. 2002Without a TraceSeries: Alex Genya (1 episode)
  70. 2002CSI: MiamiSeries: Harry Klugman (1 episode)
  71. 2002Mary/MaryFilm: Manny
  72. 2001Law & Order: Criminal IntentSeries: Lane Ruddock (1 episode)
  73. 2001The HireSeries: Holt (1 episode)
  74. 1999Law & Order: Special Victims UnitSeries: Sherman Hempell (1 episode)

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