Jon Bernthal

Biography

Jonathan Edward Bernthal is an American actor best known for playing aggressive, morally complex characters with a grounded vulnerability. He rose to international fame as Shane Walsh in AMC's The Walking Dead and later defined the role of Frank Castle / The Punisher in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (Netflix/Disney+). In 2026, Bernthal is ubiquitous across both film and television. He stars as Menelaus, the King of Sparta and husband to Helen of Troy, in Christopher Nolan's epic "The Odyssey" (July 2026). His portrayal is described as a "war-weary but ferocious" interpretation of the Spartan king who launched a thousand ships. Simultaneously, he is a central figure in the 2026 Marvel slate. He reprises his role as The Punisher in two major projects: Season 2 of "Daredevil: Born Again" (March 2026) and the feature film "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" (July 2026), where his character brings a "street-level" grit to Peter Parker's new life. He also kicked off the year starring in the hit Netflix thriller limited series "His & Hers" (January 2026) alongside Tessa Thompson.

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