What is Jon Bernthal's Net Worth and Salary?
Jon Bernthal is an American actor with a net worth of $12 million. Known for portraying tough characters and villains, Bernthal first gained widespread recognition as Shane Walsh on "The Walking Dead." He appeared in 20 episodes between 2010 and 2012, with a brief return in 2018. He also played The Punisher in various Marvel Cinematic Universe projects and starred in the Netflix series "The Punisher" from 2017 to 2019. In 2022, he starred in HBO's "We Own This City" and Showtime's "American Gigolo." His notable film roles include "The Wolf of Wall Street," "Fury," "Baby Driver," "Wind River," "Ford V Ferrari," "The Many Saints of Newark," and "King Richard."
Early Life
Jonathan Edward Bernthal was born in Washington D.C. on September 20, 1976, to Joan and Eric Bernthal. His father is a former attorney and the ex-chairman of the Humane Society's board of directors. Jon has two brothers, Nicholas and Thomas. Nicholas is an orthopedic surgeon and UCLA professor, while Thomas is a consulting agency CEO who married Sheryl Sandberg in 2022. Jon's cousin, musician Adam Schlesinger of Fountains of Wayne, passed away in April 2020 due to COVID-19 complications.
Jon attended Sidwell Friends School and Skidmore College, where he played baseball before dropping out to study at the Moscow Art Theatre in Russia. He was later discovered by the executive director of Harvard's Institute for Advanced Theater Training, where he completed his studies in 2002. He then moved to New York City to pursue a career in theater.
Career
Bernthal spent four years in New York City, appearing in over 30 Off-Broadway plays before relocating to Los Angeles in 2006. He booked his first regular TV role in "The Class" in 2006, but the show was canceled after one season. His breakthrough role came as Shane Walsh on "The Walking Dead," earning him a nomination for Breakout Performance – Male at the 2011 Scream Awards. In 2015, Bernthal was cast as Frank Castle/The Punisher in Marvel/Netflix's "Daredevil." His character was later spun off into its own series, "The Punisher," which ran from 2017 to 2019.
Bernthal has appeared in numerous films, including "World Trade Center," "The Wolf of Wall Street," "The Peanut Butter Falcon," "Baby Driver," "The Accountant," "The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt," "How I Met Your Mother," and "Mob City." He also starred in "Me and Earl and the Dying Girl," which won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival in 2015. In 2017, Bernthal starred in "Pilgrimage" as The Mute, receiving critical acclaim for his role. In 2019, he portrayed Lee Iacocca in the Academy Award-winning film "Ford v. Ferrari." He also appeared in "The Many Saints of Newark" and "King Richard" in 2021.
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Personal Life
Bernthal married Erin Angle, a trauma nurse, on September 25, 2010, in Potomac, Maryland. Erin is the niece of retired professional wrestler Kurt Angle. They have three children: Henry (born August 2011), Billy (born January 2013), and Adeline (born February 2015).
Bernthal is a vocal advocate for pit bulls and serves as a spokesperson for the Animal Farm Foundation, which rescues pit bulls and promotes equal treatment for the breed. He owns three pit bulls named Boss, Venice, and Bam Bam, two of which appeared in his 2012 film "Rampart."
In his 30s, Bernthal had a life-changing altercation while walking his dog. He was confronted by a stranger, leading to a fight where Bernthal struck the man, causing him to fall and lose consciousness. The incident, which was ruled self-defense, made Bernthal realize the potential consequences of such confrontations, influencing him to avoid public altercations.
Salary Highlights
During his time on "The Walking Dead," Bernthal earned $80,000 per episode. For "Daredevil" and "The Punisher," he earned $350,000 per episode. He earned $1.6 million for his role in the 2018 film "Widows."
Real Estate
In 2015, Bernthal sold his Venice cottage for $1.95 million, $55,000 over the asking price. The couple had purchased the house in 2010 for $1.012 million. The 1,874-square-foot home, built in 1926, features a steep roofline, curving staircase, breakfast nook, formal living and dining rooms, an updated kitchen, four bedrooms, and three bathrooms. French doors open to a covered patio with a fire pit and a built-in barbecue.
In November 2014, Jon paid $1.85 million for a home on over 2 acres in a gated community in Ojai, California.
