Jed Bernard is a renowned actor and children's book author residing in Los Angeles, whose multifaceted life experiences, spanning across the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Mexico, have profoundly influenced his storytelling abilities in both film and literature.
Throughout his career, Bernard has made appearances in numerous films, television shows, and stage productions, including the critically acclaimed "Clemency", directed by Chinonye Chukwu, which won the 2019 Sundance Grand Jury Prize for its gripping portrayal of life on death row. In this production, Bernard played the role of the "Death Watch Officer", sharing scenes with esteemed actors Alfre Woodward, Aldis Hodge, Richard Schiff, and Michael O'Neil. Furthermore, he served as the Lead and Producer on the award-winning, independent limited series, "Dying For A Living".
Born in California, Bernard boasts a rich cultural heritage, being of Italian, French, German, and Swedish descent.
In the realm of children's literature, Bernard made his debut as an author with the publication of his book, Jeddy's Teddy: The True Story of a Boy and His Teddy Bear, which launched in October 2024 and is currently available on Amazon.
Bernard's journey in the entertainment industry commenced in the traditional manner: he began performing in school productions and community theatre. Notably, he is fluent in four languages: English, Spanish, Dutch, and German. His academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Business, with a Minor in Drama, earned from California State University, Chico.
