Álvaro Luis Bernat Dalton (born February 13, 1975),[1] known professionally as Tony Dalton, is an American and Mexican actor. For much of his career, he acted in Mexican films, television shows, and stage plays.
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| Born | Álvaro Luis Bernat Dalton[1] February 13, 1975[1] Laredo, Texas, U.S.[1] |
| Nationality | American, Mexican |
| Education | Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute[1] |
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| Years active | 2000–present |
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.
Early life edit
Álvaro Luis Bernat Dalton was born on February 13, 1975, in Laredo, Texas.[2][3] He is the son of a Mexican father and an American mother and attended Eaglebrook School, a boarding school in Deerfield, Massachusetts.[4] Dalton later studied acting at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York City.[5]
Career edit
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Dalton's first major role was on the Mexican telenovela Rebelde, an adaptation of the Argentine series Rebelde Way that ran from 2004 to 2006.[4] His first film role was in Matando Cabos (2004), in which he starred and co-wrote the screenplay. He also acted in and wrote the script for Sultanes del Sur (2007). Dalton's other film credits include Love, Pain and Vice Versa (2008); and La Dictadura Perfecta (2014). [citation needed]
Dalton played a supporting role in the 2008 HBO Latinoamérica series Capadocia. In 2017, he played the lead in the HBO series Sr. Ávila, which won the International Emmy award for Best Non-English Language Series.[4]
In 2018, Dalton landed the recurring role of Lalo Salamanca in Better Call Saul, first appearing in the season 4 episode "Coushatta".[6] He was promoted to the main cast for the concluding seasons five and six.[7][8] His performance received critical acclaim, with some critics deeming the character of Lalo as one of the best villains on television.[9][10]
In 2021, Dalton was cast as Jack Duquesne in the Disney+ miniseries Hawkeye, set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).[11] He was cast after producer Trinh Tran was impressed with his performance in Better Call Saul.[12]
Filmography edit
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Film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Matando cabos | Javier "Jaque" | Also writer |
| 2005 | Volver, volver | Álex Quiroz | Short film |
| 2006 | Efectos secundarios | Gerardo | |
| 2007 | Sultanes del sur | Carlos Sánchez | Also writer |
| 2008 | Amor, dolor y viceversa | Marco | |
| 2009 | Amar | Joel | |
| 2010 | Mano a mano | Miguel | Short film |
| 2011 | Colombiana | American Embassy 1 | |
| Amar no es querer | Samuel | ||
| 2012 | La vida precoz y breve de Sabina Rivas | John | |
| 2014 | La dictadura perfecta | José Hartmann | |
| 2017 | Las hijas de Abril | Álvaro | |
| 2018 | La boda de Valentina | Adrián Corcuera | |
| 2018 | Mexican Standoff | Mr. Stewards | Short film |
| 2019 | Ni tuyo, Ni mía | Roberto | |
| 2020 | Amalgama | Dr. Saúl Bravo | |
| 2023 | Dime lo que quieres (de verdad) | Diego |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Ramona | Tom | |
| 2000 | Mi destino eres tú | ||
| 2001 | No te equivoques | Himself | |
| 2002–2003 | Clase 406 | Dago García | |
| 2004–2006 | Rebelde | Gastón Diestro | |
| 2007 | Trece miedos | Jorge Sánchez | Episode: "Esquela" |
| 2008–2009 | Los simuladores | Mario Santos | 31 episodes |
| 2008–2010 | Capadocia | Augusto Mateos | 4 episodes |
| 2011–2012 | Flor Salvaje | Don Rafael Urrieta | 150 episodes |
| 2013–2018 | Sr. Ávila | Roberto Ávila | 43 episodes |
| 2015 | Dueños del paraíso | Renato Maldonado | 67 episodes |
| 2016–2017 | Sense8 | Lito's Agent | 3 episodes |
| 2018–2022 | Better Call Saul | Lalo Salamanca | 16 episodes |
| 2021 | Hawkeye | Jack Duquesne | Mini-series; 6 episodes |
| 2022 | Ms. Marvel | Archival stills |
Theater edit
- El año próximo a la misma hora (2009)
- Juegos de poder (2017)
Awards and nominations edit
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| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Saturn Awards | Best Supporting Actor on Television | Better Call Saul | Nominated |
| Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Nominated | ||
| 2022 | Saturn Awards | Best Supporting Actor on Television | Nominated | |
| Best Guest-Starring Performance in a Streaming Television Series | Hawkeye | Nominated |
References edit
- ^ a b c d e "Tony Dalton: Su biografía". sensacine.com.mx (in Spanish). Archived from the original on November 13, 2020. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
- ^ BioGraphy (June 3, 2022). "Tony Dalton BioGraphy, Age, Wife, Net Worth, Awards, Wiki, Family, Profile". BioGraphy. Archived from the original on September 25, 2022. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
- ^ "9 more famous people from Laredo". Laredo Morning Times. April 11, 2017. Archived from the original on August 16, 2022. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
- ^ a b c Surrey, Miles (April 13, 2022). "Tony Dalton's 'Better Call Saul' Breakout Has Only Just Begun". The Ringer. Archived from the original on July 25, 2022. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
- ^ Segal, David (April 20, 2020). "Tony Dalton Talks 'Better Call Saul': Sympathy for el Diablo". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on April 21, 2020. Retrieved June 21, 2020.
- ^ Couch, Aaron (July 19, 2018). "'Better Call Saul' Unveils Unseen 'Breaking Bad' Character at Comic-Con". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on August 6, 2018. Retrieved June 21, 2020.
- ^ "Better Call Saul Season 5 Makes Lalo Actor Tony Dalton A Regular". Screen Rant. April 9, 2019. Archived from the original on April 10, 2019. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
- ^ Laib, Shawn (August 31, 2021). "Better Call Saul Confronts Its Legacy in Season 6". Den of Geek. Archived from the original on September 1, 2021. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
- ^ Grubb, Brian (April 24, 2020). "Lalo Salamanca From 'Better Call Saul' Is The Best Villain On TV". Uproxx. Archived from the original on April 26, 2022. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
- ^ McCormick, Colin (July 7, 2020). "Better Call Saul: 5 Reasons Lalo Is The Best Villain In The Breaking Bad Universe (& 5 Alternatives)". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on April 14, 2022. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
- ^ "'Hawkeye' Series at Disney Plus Adds Six to Cast, Including Vera Farmiga and Tony Dalton (EXCLUSIVE)". Screen Rant. December 3, 2020. Archived from the original on November 25, 2021. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
- ^ Davids, Brian (November 19, 2021). "'Hawkeye' EP Trinh Tran on Casting Hailee Steinfeld and the Influence of 'Better Call Saul'". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on November 19, 2021. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
External links edit
Media related to Tony Dalton at Wikimedia Commons- Tony Dalton at IMDb
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