Álvaro Luis"Tony"Bernat 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 for his portrayal of Lalo Salamanca in Better Call Saul (2018–2022). He has also appeared as Jack Duquesne / Swordsman in the Marvel Cinematic Universe television series Hawkeye (2021) and Daredevil: Born Again (2025–2026).

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 (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 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 (2021) after producer Trinh Tran was impressed with his performance in Better Call Saul.

Filmography

Film

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

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2000RamonaTom1 episode
2000Mi destino eres túPolice Officer3 episodes
2001No te equivoquesHimself11 episodes
2002–2003Clase 406Dago García2 episodes
2004–2006RebeldeGastón Diestro225 episodes
2007Trece miedosJorge SánchezEpisode: "Esquela"
2008–2009Los simuladoresMario Santos31 episodes
2008–2010CapadociaAugusto Mateos4 episodes
2011–2012Flor SalvajeDon Rafael Urrieta150 episodes
2013–2018Sr. ÁvilaRoberto Ávila43 episodes
2015Dueños del paraísoRenato Maldonado67 episodes
2016–2017Sense8Lito's Agent3 episodes
2018–2022Better Call SaulLalo Salamanca22 episodes
2021HawkeyeJacques "Jack" Duquesne / Swordsman6 episodes
2025–2026Daredevil: Born Again6 episodes
2025The Last of UsJavier MillerEpisode: "The Price"
PluribusMale OtherVoice; Episode: "La Chica o El Mundo" (uncredited)

Video games

YearTitleRoleNotes
TBAIntergalactic: The Heretic ProphetTBA

Theater

  • El año próximo a la misma hora (2009)
  • Juegos de poder (2017)

Other projects

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResult
2021Saturn AwardsBest Supporting Actor on TelevisionBetter Call SaulNominated
Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama SeriesNominated
2022Saturn AwardsBest Supporting Actor on TelevisionNominated
Best Guest-Starring Performance in a Streaming Television SeriesHawkeyeNominated
2023Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama SeriesBetter Call SaulNominated

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

External links

  • Media related to Tony Dalton at Wikimedia Commons
  • at IMDb