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Tony Dalton

Tony Dalton

Acting1975Laredo, Texas, USA

Biography

Álvaro Luis Bernat "Tony" Dalton (born February 13, 1975) 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 in the United States for his portrayal of Lalo Salamanca in Better Call Saul (2018–2022). He also starred as Jack Duquesne in the 2021 Marvel Cinematic Universe miniseries Hawkeye.

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

Dalton's first major role was on the Mexican telenovela Rebelde (2004–2006). His first film role was in Matando Cabos (2004), which he also co-wrote. He later wrote and starred in Sultanes del Sur (2007). His other film credits include Violanchelo (2008) and The Perfect Dictatorship (2014). He also played a supporting role in the HBO Latin America series Capadocia (2008). He played the lead in the HBO series Sr. Ávila (2017), which won the International Emmy award for Best Non-English Language Series.

Dalton portrayed Lalo Salamanca in Better Call Saul (2018–2022), first appearing in the season 4 episode "Coushatta." His performance received critical acclaim, earning him nominations for one Screen Actors Guild Award and two Saturn Awards, while some critics deemed Lalo one of the best villains on television. He was cast as Jack Duquesne in the miniseries Hawkeye (2021) after producer Trinh Tran was impressed with his performance in Better Call Saul.

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Acting History

2026
2025
Trap House
as Benito Cabrera
Daredevil: Born Again
TVas Jack Duquesne3 eps
Pluribus
TVas (voice) (uncredited)1 eps
The Dead Girls
TVas Agente López6 eps
The Last of Us
TVas Javier Miller1 eps
2024
Night Shift
as Zamudio
2021
Hawkeye
TVas Jack Duquesne6 eps
2020
Amalgam
as Dr. Saúl Bravo
2018
Valentina's Wedding
as Adrián Corcuera
Better Call Saul
TVas Lalo Salamanca26 eps
2017
2016
Sense8
TVas Lito's Agent3 eps
2014
The Perfect Dictatorship
as Director TV MX
2013
Good Day, Ramon
as Border Patrol
Sr. Avila
TVas Roberto Ávila
Who Killed Bambi?
Original Story
Sr. Avila
TVDirector
Sr. Avila
TVProducer
2011
Colombiana
as American Embassy 1
2010
El Infierno
as Gringo
2009
To Love
as Joel
2007
2006
2004
Killing Cabos
as Javier
Rebelde
TVas Gastón Diestro440 eps
2002
Clase 406
TVas Dago García2 eps
2000
Ramona
TVas Tom74 eps
1997
Minotaur
as College Student

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Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
2/13/1975(51 years old)
Place of Birth
Laredo, Texas, USA