Age, Biography, and Wiki
Jon Bernthal was born on September 20, 1976. He is best known for his portrayal of iconic characters such as Shane Walsh in The Walking Dead and Frank Castle (The Punisher) in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His biography is extensively covered on Wikipedia, highlighting his early life, education, and career milestones.
| Occupation | Voice Actors |
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| Date of Birth | 20 September 1976 |
| Age | 48 Years |
| Birth Place | Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Horoscope | Virgo |
| Country | U.S |
Height, Weight & Measurements
Jon Bernthal stands at a height of approximately 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) and weighs around 170 lbs (77 kg). His rugged appearance has often been noted as a defining feature of his acting roles.
| Height | 5 feet 10 inches |
| Weight | 170 lbs |
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Dating & Relationship Status
Jon Bernthal is married to Erin Angle, and they have three children together. Despite his busy acting career, he maintains a private personal life, focusing on family and philanthropy.
Since 2002, Bernthal has performed in over thirty plays regionally and Off-Broadway, including many with his own theater company, the now defunct Fovea Floods. He also had small guest roles in multiple television series, such as Boston Legal, CSI: Miami and How I Met Your Mother (S01E02).
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| Husband | Erin Angle (m. 2010) |
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Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Jon Bernthal's net worth is estimated at $12 million, primarily due to his successful acting career in high-profile TV shows and films. His salary for major roles, such as $350,000 per episode for The Punisher, significantly contributes to his net worth.
Career, Business, and Investments
Jon Bernthal's career spans over two decades, with notable roles in The Walking Dead, Daredevil, The Punisher, The Wolf of Wall Street, Fury, Baby Driver, Ford V Ferrari, and King Richard. Beyond acting, he has made savvy investments in real estate, including properties in Venice and Ojai, California. While not widely known for endorsements, Bernthal engages in philanthropic efforts, particularly through the Animal Farm Foundation.
Jonathan Edward Bernthal (born September 20, 1976) is an American actor. Beginning his career in the early 2000s, 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). For his recurring guest role as drug addict Michael Berzatto in the series The Bear (2022–present), Bernthal won a Primetime Emmy Award.
Bernthal was discovered while at the Moscow Art Theatre by the executive director of Harvard University's Institute for Advanced Theater Training at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, Massachusetts; he studied there as a graduate-level certificate student and completed his studies in 2002. After graduating, he moved to New York City to pursue a career in theater. He is a method actor.
Bernthal played the brother of a fisherman (Shia LaBeouf) in the independent film The Peanut Butter Falcon. He played business magnate Lee Iacocca in a supporting role for James Mangold's action biographical drama Ford v Ferrari. Production began in the summer of 2018 and the film was released in November 2019. In summer 2019, Bernthal filmed Those Who Wish Me Dead, an action/thriller film directed by Taylor Sheridan. It was released in May 2021. In early 2019, Bernthal reprised his role in the film version of Small Engine Repair, a play in which he originated the role of Terrance Swaino in 2011. The film was released in September 2021. In January 2019, Bernthal joined the cast of The Many Saints of Newark, the prequel feature film of HBO's The Sopranos, which was released in October 2021. In the Netflix film The Unforgivable, Bernthal played the love interest of a murderous woman (Sandra Bullock).
Social Network
Jon Bernthal maintains a low-key social media presence, focusing more on his acting projects than personal updates. However, he is active in supporting various charitable causes, using his platform to advocate for animal welfare.
on September 20, 1976, to a Jewish family. He is the son of Joan Lurie (née Marx) and Eric Lawrence "Rick" Bernthal, a former lawyer with Latham & Watkins LLP and chair of the board of directors for The Humane Society of the United States until 2019. His paternal grandfather was musician and producer Murray Bernthal (1911–2010). He has two brothers: Nicholas, an orthopedic surgeon and professor at UCLA, and Thomas, a consulting agency CEO who is married to former Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg. His cousin was rock musician Adam Schlesinger (1967–2020).
In June 2015, Marvel announced that Bernthal would play Frank Castle / The Punisher in season two of Netflix's superhero series Daredevil, which was released on March 18, 2016. Although he initially hesitated to join a superhero franchise, Bernthal decided to take the role after admiring the performances of actors Charlie Cox (Matt Murdock / Daredevil) and Vincent D'Onofrio (Wilson Fisk / Kingpin) in the previous season of Daredevil. Critics commended Bernthal's performance as the Punisher, with IGN calling it "an absolutely stellar, gutting performance." Comic book writer and the Punisher's co-creator Gerry Conway called Bernthal's performance a favorite on-screen portrayal of the character and said, "Jon Bernthal gives The Punisher the kind of pathos that's underneath the tough guy and I really like that."
Education
Bernthal attended Sidwell Friends School in Washington, D.C., and later graduated from Skidmore College. He also trained at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco for a Master of Fine Arts degree.
Bernthal grew up in Cabin John, Maryland. He attended the Sidwell Friends School, graduating in 1995. He has often described his younger self as a "troublemaker." After high school, he studied at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York, but dropped out. On the advice of his acting teacher, Alma Becker, he joined the Moscow Art Theatre School in Russia. During his time there, he was a catcher for a Russian professional baseball team.
He was cast in the 2004 movie of Tony 'n' Tina's Wedding. Bernthal relocated to Los Angeles in 2006. He booked his first regular role on a television series with the CBS sitcom The Class; the show was canceled after one season. He had roles in films, such as Day Zero and World Trade Center.
