Tony Dalton

Álvaro Luis Bernat "Tony" Dalton (born February 13, 1975) is an American and Mexican actor who has primarily performed in Mexican films, television shows, and stage productions throughout much of his career. 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, to an American mother and a Mexican father. He attended the Eaglebrook School in Deerfield, Massachusetts, and later 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*.