Tony Dalton

Biography

Álvaro Luis Bernat "Tony" Dalton, born on February 13, 1975, in Laredo, Texas, is a talented actor with dual American and Mexican heritage. The son of a Mexican father and an American mother, Dalton's early education took him to the Eaglebrook School in Massachusetts, before he honed his acting skills at the prestigious Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York City.

Dalton's career gained momentum with his role in the popular Mexican telenovela "Rebelde," which aired from 2004 to 2006. He made his film debut in "Matando Cabos" the same year, a project he also co-wrote. He continued to establish himself in the industry with "Sultanes del Sur" (2007), and his film repertoire expanded to include "Violanchelo" (2008) and "The Perfect Dictatorship" (2014). Furthermore, he starred in the acclaimed HBO Latin America series "Capadocia" (2008) and took the lead role in "Sr. Ávila" (2017), a series that was honored with an International Emmy for Best Non-English Language Series.

Dalton garnered significant attention in the U.S. for his captivating portrayal of Lalo Salamanca in "Better Call Saul" from 2018 to 2022, first appearing in the fourth season. His performance earned widespread acclaim and multiple award nominations. In 2021, he joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Jack Duquesne in the miniseries "Hawkeye," following a recommendation from producer Trinh Tran, who was impressed by his work in "Better Call Saul."