Jon Bernthal

Jon Bernthal, an Emmy Award-winning actor, shares insights from his diverse career and personal life. He discusses how embracing his scruffy appearance has influenced his roles and emphasizes teaching his kids emotional resilience. Jon reflects on his artistic growth from attending acting school in Russia, blending his love for theater and sports, even making money playing baseball. He also delves into the values he gained from a Quaker upbringing, shedding light on anger management through boxing and the importance of sincerity in interactions.

Over the long holiday weekend, we’re returning to our conversation with actor Jon Bernthal! To begin, we discuss his performance on HBO’s We Own This City (6:00), policing and gun culture in America (9:15), growing up grappling with toxic masculinity (14:47), his pivot to acting in college (23:30), and the powerful history of theater in Moscow (27:25). On the back-half, he reflects on his first year in Los Angeles (32:45), the night that changed his life (37:44), and the magic behind the making of Martin Scorsese’s The Wolf of Wall Street (45:05). To close, Jon shares his hopes for the future (51:00) and how, as a father, he’s processed these tragic weeks in America (52:58).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Jon Bernthal, and Niecy Nash-Betts discuss the film 'Origin', which is based on Isabel Wilkerson's book on systems of oppression. They explore the depiction of caste, highlight the movie's educational significance, and delve into the challenges of making movies about journalism. The hosts also share their joy about an Emmy win and turning a book into a touring game show.

Jon Bernthal, best known for his roles in The Walking Dead and The Punisher, chats with Conan about his unconventional path into acting. He shares insights on his podcast, Real Ones, focusing on conversations with inmates serving life without parole and their journeys towards redemption. The discussion also touches on discipline, the complexity of modern masculinity, and the emotional weight of farewells in showbiz. With humor and vulnerability, they explore resilience, personal connections, and the unexpected lessons life throws your way.

Guests Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lake Bell, and Jon Bernthal discuss the themes of survival, power dynamics, and ethics in 'Shot Caller' while exploring prison movie rankings. They delve into the career trajectory of unique actors and the dynamics of characters within a prison setting, adding humor and hypothetical scenarios to the conversation.