Jonathan Edward "Jon" Bernthal is an American actor, born in Washington on September 20, 1976. Trained at the Moscow Art Theatre School, he gained international recognition for his portrayal of Shane Walsh in the first two seasons of the television series *The Walking Dead*. His fame was solidified with the role of Frank Castle / The Punisher in the Marvel television universe, first appearing in *Daredevil* and later as the protagonist of the eponymous series. His film career includes roles in acclaimed films such as *The Wolf of Wall Street* (2013), *Fury* (2014), *Wind River* (2017), and *King Richard* (2021). He has recently received praise for his intense television performances, particularly for Sergeant Wayne Jenkins in *We Own This City* and for Michael "Mikey" Berzatto in *The Bear*, a role that earned him an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor. He is known for his versatility and his ability to portray complex and physically imposing characters.