Jonathan Edward Bernthal(brnl born September 20, 1976) is an American actor. He came to prominence for portrayingShane Walshon theAMChorror drama seriesThe Walking Dead(20102012 2018), where he was a starring cast member in the first two seasons. Bernthal achieved further recognition asFrank CastleThe Punisherin theMarvel Cinematic Universe, appear ... ... ( read more! ) Milo Anthony Ventimiglia (born July 8, 1977) is an American actor. Making his screen acting debut on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air in 1995, he portrayed the lead role on the short-lived series Opposite Sex in 2000 before landing his breakthrough role the following year as Jess Mariano on Gilmore Girls (20012007).Thereafter, he appeared as Chris Pierc ... ... ( read more! ) Neal McDonough was trained at the London Academy of Dramatic Arts and Sciences. His theatre credits include Cheap Talk, Foreigner, As You Like It, Rivals, A Midsummer Nights Dream, Bald Soprano, and Waiting for Lefty. The young actor won a 1991 Best Actor Dramalogue Award for Away Alone. McDonough has been a Star Trek fan since he was a kid. Playin ... ... ( read more! )