Daniel Bernhardt Biography: Age, Wife, Children, Parents, Height, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows

Daniel Bernhardt is a Swiss actor, stuntman, martial artist, and former model renowned for his dynamic action performances and fight choreography. With a career spanning nearly three decades, he has appeared in major blockbusters as both actor and stunt performer, earning recognition for his athleticism and imposing screen presence in films like the Bloodsport sequels, John Wick, and The Matrix Reloaded.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Daniel Bernhardt
• Stage Name: Daniel Bernhardt
• Born: August 31, 1965
• Age: 60 years old
• Birthplace: Ittigen (Worblaufen), Canton of Bern, Switzerland
• Nationality: Swiss
• Ethnicity: Swiss-German
• Occupation: Actor, Stuntman, Martial Artist, Former Model
• Height: 6′ 2½” (189 cm)
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Horst Bernhardt and Heidi Bernhardt
• Siblings: Cliff Bernhardt and Dirk Bernhardt
• Spouse: Lisa Stothard
• Children: Bella Bernhardt
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $2 million USD

Early Life and Education

Daniel Bernhardt was born on August 31, 1965, in Ittigen (Worblaufen), Canton of Bern, Switzerland, to parents Horst Bernhardt and Heidi Bernhardt.

He was raised in a supportive family with two brothers, Cliff Bernhardt and Dirk Bernhardt. He began studying martial arts at the age of 15, training in a mix of kung fu and kickboxing.

After finishing high school, he studied architectural design for four years. His family background included artistic influences, with his father being a boxer and his mother a dancer. His ethnicity is Swiss-German, and his religion is Christianity.

Career

Daniel Bernhardt started as a model in Paris before transitioning to acting and stunts in the mid-1990s. He gained early fame starring as Alex Cardo in Bloodsport II: The Next Kumite (1996) and its sequels, often compared to Jean-Claude Van Damme.

He has since built a solid career in action films, playing villains and tough characters. Notable acting roles include Kirill in John Wick (2014), the District 9 male tribute in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013), and appearances in The Matrix Reloaded, Birds of Prey, and Kill ‘Em All.

As a stunt performer and fight choreographer, he has contributed to high-profile projects such as Atomic Blonde, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Logan, Hobbs & Shaw, and recent titles like Ballerina and Deathstalker. He continues working in both acting and stunt roles, with upcoming films including Nobody 2 and Matchbox: The Movie.

Social Media

• Instagram: Daniel Bernhardt (@therealdanielbernhardt)

Personal Life

Daniel Bernhardt, 60 years old and 6′ 2½” tall, has been married to actress Lisa Stothard since 2000. They met on the set of Bloodsport: The Dark Kumite.

The couple has one daughter, Bella Bernhardt, born in 2003. No publicly known past relationships are detailed beyond his marriage to Lisa Stothard.

Net Worth

Daniel Bernhardt‘s net worth is estimated at $2 million USD. His income primarily comes from acting roles in action films and television, stunt work and fight choreography on major Hollywood productions, modeling work in his early career, and martial arts-related projects.

Filmography

• Bloodsport II: The Next Kumite (1996)
• Bloodsport III (1997)
• Bloodsport 4: The Dark Kumite (1999)
• The Matrix Reloaded (2003)
• The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013)
• John Wick (2014)
• Kill ‘Em All (2017)
• Birds of Prey (2020)
• Deathstalker (2025)
• Ballerina (2025)
• The Librarians (TV)