Biography
An intensely physical performer whose masculine, ethnic looks brought to mind such classic Hollywood leading men as Paul Muni, John Garfield and Anthony Quinn, Jon Bernthal traded in an early opportunity to play professional baseball for the life of a working actor. The Washington, D.C.-born Bernthal honed his craft in regional and off-Broadway theatre on both coasts and paid his dues with lead roles in low-budget, independent films and …
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Career Milestones
2013 | Acted opposite Dwayne Johnson in action drama "Snitch" |
2012 | Cast in crime drama "Rampart" opposite Woody Harrelson |
2010 | Made cameo in "Date Night," starring Tina Fey and Steve Carell |
2010 | Cast opposite Andrew Lincoln and Sarah Wayne Callies on AMC's "The Walking Dead" |
2010 | Acted in HBO's epic miniseries "The Pacific" |
2009 | Portrayed Al Capone in "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian"; also starred Ben Stiller, Amy Adams, and Owen Wilson |
2007 | Landed supporting role in "The Air I Breathe," starring Sarah Michelle Gellar |
2006 | Acted opposite Nicolas Cage in biographical drama "World Trade Center" |
2006 | Co-starred on short-lived ensemble comedy series "The Class" (CBS) |
2004 | Cast in supporting role in comedy "Tony N' Tina's Wedding" |
2002 | Landed first TV-acting role with an appearance on "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" (NBC) |
2002 | Made acting debut in "Mary/Mary" |