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Jon Bernthal

Born September 20, 1976 in Washington, D.C., United States (50 years old)

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Signature Roles

Sonny Wortzik in Dog Day Afternoon Shane Walsh in The Walking Dead Frank Castle in The Punisher

3 Signature Roles1 Principal Houses

Now performing

Currently starring in Dog Day Afternoon as Sonny · August Wilson Theatre · Mar 30, 2026

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Career Trajectory

Bernthal's career trajectory spans from early stage training through Moscow to television prominence as a character actor of considerable range, with breakthrough roles in The Walking Dead and The Punisher establishing him as a performer of rare intensity. While primarily known for screen work, he has maintained an active commitment to theatre, culminating in his 2023 Broadway performance as Sonny Wortzik in Dog Day Afternoon, a role that showcased his capacity for psychological depth and emotional vulnerability in live performance.