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This piece was originally published December 10, 2021 and has been updated with recent roles,includingOrigin.
We first must acknowledge his face, as there is nothing quite like it.
There are, then, those dark, dark eyes.
They can switch in an instant from the look of a confused puppy to a wolf on the prowl.
Like any actor with his history in theatre, Bernthal knows that there are no small parts.
Hes become something of an awards-season staple.
Not quite a leading man and not quite a character actor, Jon Bernthal is simply Jon Bernthal.
He played Shane, the partner turned rival to Andrew Lincolns Rick Grimes.
The role feels like something Bernthals entire career preceding this moment had been preparing him for.
Who better to play the signature vigilante of the Marvel universe?
Frank debuts in the second season ofDaredevil, the high point of amixed-at-best sophomore effortfor the Marvel-Netflix run.
Wind River(2017)
Wind Riveris one of the great Surprise!
TheJeremy RennerElizabeth Olsen vehicleis the directorial debut of screenwriter Tayler Sheridan.
All in all, it makes for one of Bernthals more unique leading-man turns and isnt to be missed.
A prequel to the acclaimed series, Bernthal steps in as Johnny Soprano, the father of Tony.
He shines, fitting into David Chases vision of 1960s Jersey like a well-worn gold chain.
Still, its hard to not be surprised by his performance as Macci.
He also gets off a series of impeccable fits throughout the film.
Guess what?It is.
More than that, it may stand as the single best performance of Bernthals career thus far.
Its a cumulative piece of acting that builds on a decade-plus of work.
If Bernthal is a performer to be studied, this is perhapsthecentral text.
None stand out like Bernthal, though.
When we first meet Bernthalas Mikey in season one, his appearance is staged as a reveal.
Its a complex portrayal of a complex character.
Bernthal co-stars in the film as Brett Hamilton, Wilkinsons eventual husband.
Its the sort of work weve come to expect from Bernthal: selfless, supportive, and deeply empathetic.
