Tony Dalton


Álvaro Luis Bernat "Tony" Dalton is an American and Mexican actor. For much of his career, he has acted in Mexican films, television shows, and stage plays. He is best known for his portrayal of Lalo Salamanca in Better Call Saul. He has also appeared as Jack Duquesne / Swordsman in the Marvel Cinematic Universe television series Hawkeye and Daredevil: Born Again.

Early life

Álvaro Luis Bernat Dalton was born in Laredo, Texas, on February 13, 1975, the son of an American mother and Mexican father, and grew up in Mexico City. He attended the Eaglebrook School in Deerfield, Massachusetts, before studying acting at New York City's Lee Strasberg [Theatre and Film Institute].

Career

Dalton's first major role was on the Mexican telenovela Rebelde. His first film role was in Matando Cabos, which he also co-wrote. He later wrote and starred in Sultanes del Sur. His other film credits include Violanchelo and The Perfect Dictatorship. He also played a supporting role in the HBO [Latin America Group|HBO Latin America] series Capadocia. He played the lead in the HBO series Sr. Ávila, which won the International Emmy award for Best Non-English Language Series.
Dalton portrayed Lalo Salamanca in Better Call Saul, first appearing in the season 4 episode "Coushatta". His performance received critical acclaim, earning him nominations for two Screen Actors Guild Awards and two Saturn Awards, with some critics deeming Lalo one of the best villains on television. He was cast as Jack Duquesne in the miniseries Hawkeye after producer Trinh Tran was impressed with his performance in Better Call Saul.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2004Matando cabosJavier "Jaque"Also writer
2005Volver, volverÁlex QuirozShort film
2006Efectos secundariosGerardo
2007Sultanes del SurCarlos SánchezAlso writer
2008Violanchelo Marco
2009Amar Joel
2010Mano a manoMiguelShort film
2011ColombianaAmerican Embassy 1
2011Amar no es querer Samuel
2012La vida precoz y breve de Sabina RivasJohn
2014La dictadura perfectaJosé Hartmann
2017April's DaughterÁlvaro
2018La boda de ValentinaAdrián Corcuera
2018Mexican StandoffMr. StewardsShort film
2019Ni tuyo, Ni míaRoberto
2020AmalgamaDr. Saúl Bravo
2023Dime lo que quieres Diego
2024Turno NocturnoDoctor
2024Las MutacionesRaúl
2025Trap HouseBenito Cabrera

Television

Video games

Theater

YearAwardCategoryWorkResult
2021Saturn AwardsSaturn Award for [Best Supporting Actor on Television|Best Supporting Actor on Television]Better Call SaulNomitated
202127th [Screen Actors Guild Awards|Screen Actors Guild Awards]Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama SeriesBetter Call SaulNomitated
2022Saturn AwardsBest Supporting Actor on TelevisionBetter Call SaulNomitated
2022Saturn AwardsBest Guest-Starring Performance in a Streaming Television SeriesHawkeyeNomitated
2023Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama SeriesBetter Call SaulNomitated

Tony Dalton has been nominated for both Saturn and Screen Actors Guild Awards but has not won.