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Jon Bernthal

Jonathan Edward Bernthal (/ˈbɜːrnθɔːl/; born September 20, 1976) is an American actor. Known for playing brash, hard-edged, ethically complex characters, he first achieved prominence for his portrayal of Shane Walsh on the AMC horror drama series The Walking Dead (2010–2012). He went on to portray Frank Castle / The Punisher in Marvel Cinematic Universe…

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Occupation
Actor
Education
Skidmore College (attended) Harvard University (GrDip)
Born
Jonathan Edward Bernthal (1976-09-20) September 20, 1976 (age 49) Washington, D.C., U.S.
Children
3
Other name
Jon Jon
Relatives
Thomas Bernthal (brother) · Murray Bernthal (grandfather) · Adam Schlesinger (cousin) · Sheryl Sandberg (sister-in-law) · Kurt Angle (uncle-in-law)

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Jon Bernthal

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Relatives · 5
Jon Bernthal → Adam Schlesinger (cousin), Kurt Angle (uncle-in-law), Murray Bernthal (grandfather), Sheryl Sandberg (sister-in-law), Thomas Bernthal (brother)
Born · 1
Jon Bernthal → Jonathan Edward Bernthal (1976-09-20) September 20, 1976 (age 49) Washington, D.C., U.S.
Children · 1
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Education · 1
Jon Bernthal → Skidmore College (attended) Harvard University (GrDip)
Occupation · 1
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Other name · 1
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Jon BernthalOccupationActor1.00infobox
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Jon BernthalRelativesThomas Bernthal (brother)1.00infobox
Jon BernthalRelativesMurray Bernthal (grandfather)1.00infobox
Jon BernthalRelativesAdam Schlesinger (cousin)1.00infobox
Jon BernthalRelativesSheryl Sandberg (sister-in-law)1.00infobox
Jon BernthalRelativesKurt Angle (uncle-in-law)1.00infobox
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