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Jason Bernard was born on May 17, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Jason Bernard was a television actor, film actor and voice actor. Death is recorded on October 16, 1996, at the age of 58.
My Take
Jason Bernard leaves me with a quiet ache. Born Ronald Carl Johnson in Chicago in 1938, he worked across television, film, and voice acting before dying far too young at fifty-eight in 1996. He was the kind of dependable supporting actor who gave scenes weight, yet the surviving record of his life feels thin, which only deepens my wish to document people like him. To me, a career does not need major awards to deserve respect; finishing the work with steady dignity is its own achievement. Chicago raised a fine character actor in Bernard, and he should not be forgotten.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jason Bernard
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェイソン・バーナード
- Reading
- じぇいそん・ばーなーど
- Born
- May 17, 1938 – October 16, 1996
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Tiger
- Origin
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / voice actor / actor
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason%20Bernard
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q555625
3. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jason Bernard born?
Born May 17, 1938.
When did Jason Bernard die?
Died October 16, 1996, aged 58.
Where was Jason Bernard from?
Jason Bernard was from Chicago, Illinois, United States.
What did Jason Bernard do?
Jason Bernard worked as television actor, film actor, voice actor, actor.
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