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Who is Jon Bernthal?

A METHOD actor active in the industry for over 20 years, Jon Bernthal continues his legacy with a role in the upcoming drama series American Gigolo.

The TV series stars Jon as Julian Kaye and is expected to see its release within the next year.

Jon Bernthal is recognized for his roles in The Walking Dead and The Punisher
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Jon Bernthal is recognized for his roles in The Walking Dead and The Punisher

Who is Jon Bernthal?

Born on September 20, 1976, Jon Bernthal is a native of Washington DC.

Raised in Maryland, Jon graduated from Sidwell Friends School in 1995.

After briefly attending Skidmore College in New York, Jon joined the Moscow Art Theatre and moved to Russia.

During his time in Moscow, the executive director of Harvard University's theater training program discovered Jon.

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Jon relocated to Massachusetts, earning his degree in 2002.

Once finished, he moved to New York City to pursue a professional career in theater.

In 2006, he headed to Los Angeles and began landing roles across television and film.

The actor first appeared in minor roles, starring in one or two episodes of shows like Law & Order: SVU and CSI: Miami.

In 2010, Jon saw his rise to fame with a leading role as Shane Walsh on The Walking Dead.

Marvel chose Jon to portray the Punisher in 2016, a role he has inhabited since.

He has also appeared in hit movies such as Night at The Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009), The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), Fury (2014), Baby Driver (2017), and King Richard (2021).

Is Jon Bernthal married?

Jon Bernthal married his wife, Erin Angle, on September 25, 2010.

The couple tied the knot in Potomac, Maryland.

Jon Bernthal appeared in King Richard beside Will Smith
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Jon Bernthal appeared in King Richard beside Will SmithCredit: Alamy

Erin is the niece of the retired professional wrestler, Kurt Angle.

Together, Jon and Erin share three children: Adeline, Henry, and Billy Bernthal.

What is Jon Bernthal's net worth?

According to , Jon Bernthal has an estimated net worth of around $10million.

The outlet estimates his salary per episode to be around $80k.

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Jon is an advocate for pit bulls and works as a spokesperson for the .

On Instagram, the celebrated actor has over , and has won a number of awards throughout his career.

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