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Jonathan Edward Bernthal (/ˈbɜːrnθɔːl/; born September 20, 1976) is an American actor. He came to prominence for portraying Shane Walsh on the AMC horror drama series The Walking Dead (2010–2012; 2018), where he was a starring cast member in the first two seasons. Bernthal achieved further recognition as Frank Castle/The Punisher in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, appearing in the second season of Daredevil (2016), the spin-off series The Punisher (2017–2019), and the revival series Daredevil: Born Again (2025–present), and Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026). For his recurring guest role as restaurant owner Michael Berzatto in the series The Bear (2022–present), he won a Primetime Emmy Award. His film roles include Snitch (2013), The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), Fury (2014), Sicario (2015), The Accountant (2016), Baby Driver (2017), Wind River (2017), Widows (2018), Ford v Ferrari (2019), King Richard, The Many Saints of Newark (both 2021), Origin (2023), and The Accountant 2 (2025). Description above from the Wikipedia article Jon Bernthal, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

"Friends and Fears" is an intimate exploration of the life of Matthew Perry, the actor who conquered the world with his unforgettable role as Chandler Bing on the iconic series Friends. From his childhood in Canada, marked by the separation of his parents and his struggle to find his place in the world, to his meteoric rise to fame in Hollywood, the film reveals both the moments of glory and the personal abysses that defined his life. . After achieving success in one of the most watched series in history, Perry privately dealt with addictions that nearly took his life, while publicly making millions laugh. As the years passed, Perry fought to redeem himself and leave a legacy beyond comedy, becoming an advocate for those struggling with addiction. "Friends and Fears" is a heartbreaking and deeply human portrait of a man who was loved by many, but who spent much of his life struggling with inner demons. The film reveals that behind the facade of fame and humor was a vulnerable human being, searching for help and redemption until the end.
