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Michael Mando

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Michael Mando

Michael Mando (born July 13, 1981) is a Canadian actor. He played Nacho Varga on the AMC series Better Call Saul (2015–2022), Vaas Montenegro in the video game franchise Far Cry (2012, 2021), Vic Schmidt in the sci-fi series Orphan Black (2013–2014), and Mac Gargan/Scorpion in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) and the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026). He is a two-time Canadian Screen Award and Screen Actors Guild Award nominee.

Infobox

Born
(1981-07-13) July 13, 1981 (age 44)Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Alma mater
Dawson College
Occupation
Actor
Years active
2008–present

Tables

· Filmography › Film
2010
Conditional Affection
Role(s)
Jack
Notes
Short filmAlso director, writer and producer
Territories
Role(s)
Jalii Adel Kahlid
2011
Abyss of the Mind
Role(s)
Johnny H.
2012
The Good Lie
Role(s)
Orville
2013
The Colony
Role(s)
Cooper
Elysium
Role(s)
Rico
Notes
Uncredited
Make Your Move
Role(s)
Raphael
2016
Wake Up
Role(s)
Johnny H. / Alter Ego
Notes
Short filmAlso director, writer and producer
2017
Spider-Man: Homecoming
Role(s)
Mac Gargan
2018
The Hummingbird Project
Role(s)
Mark Vega
2024
King Ivory
Role(s)
Ramón Garza
2025
Boyfighter
Role(s)
Diego
Notes
Short film
2026
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Role(s)
Mac Gargan / Scorpion
Notes
Post-production
TBA
Role(s)
72 Hours
Notes
Jaze
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2010
Conditional Affection
Jack
Short filmAlso director, writer and producer
Territories
Jalii Adel Kahlid
2011
Abyss of the Mind
Johnny H.
2012
The Good Lie
Orville
2013
The Colony
Cooper
Elysium
Rico
Uncredited
Make Your Move
Raphael
2016
Wake Up
Johnny H. / Alter Ego
Short filmAlso director, writer and producer
2017
Spider-Man: Homecoming
Mac Gargan
2018
The Hummingbird Project
Mark Vega
2024
King Ivory
Ramón Garza
2025
Boyfighter
Diego
Short film
2026
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Mac Gargan / Scorpion
Post-production
TBA
72 Hours
Jaze
Post-production
· Filmography › Television
2009
The Last Templar
Role(s)
Necia First Mate
Notes
2 episodes
Web of Lies
Role(s)
Danny Wilcox
Notes
Television film
Flashpoint
Role(s)
Felipe
Notes
Episode: "Eagle Two"
2010
Bloodletting and Miraculous Cures
Role(s)
Dr. Manolas
Notes
2 episodes
The Bridge
Role(s)
K9
Notes
Episode: "Voices Carry"
Lost Girl
Role(s)
Neville
Notes
Episode: "(Dis)Members Only"
2011
King
Role(s)
Esteban Demarco
Notes
Episode: "T-Bone"
Michael: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Role(s)
Alain
Notes
Episode: "Unscripted Conversation"
2012
The Pregnancy Project
Role(s)
Javier Rodriguez
Notes
Television film
Les Bleus de Ramville
Role(s)
Marc-Andre David
Notes
8 episodes
Psych
Role(s)
Chuy
Notes
Episode: "Let's Doo-Wop It Again"
The Killing
Role(s)
Vasquez
Notes
Episode: "Off the Reservation"
2013
The Listener
Role(s)
Len Gazicki
Notes
Episode: "Buckle Up"
Rookie Blue
Role(s)
Cesar Medina
Notes
Episode: "The Kids Are Not Alright"
Covert Affairs
Role(s)
Eduardo
Notes
Episode: "Into the White"
2013–14
Role(s)
Orphan Black
Notes
Victor "Vic" Schmidt
2014
La marraine
Role(s)
Alvaro Pessoa
Notes
5 episodes
2015–22
Role(s)
Better Call Saul
Notes
Ignacio "Nacho" Varga
2016
The Crossroads of History
Role(s)
Gaum
Notes
Episode: "Columbus"
2025
The American Revolution
Role(s)
Marquis de Lafayette
Notes
Ken Burns documentary series, voice role
2026
Criminal
Role(s)
Jeff
Notes
Upcoming series, recurring role
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2008; 2010
The Border
Mirza / Marco
2 episodes
2009
The Last Templar
Necia First Mate
2 episodes
Web of Lies
Danny Wilcox
Television film
Flashpoint
Felipe
Episode: "Eagle Two"
2010
Bloodletting and Miraculous Cures
Dr. Manolas
2 episodes
The Bridge
K9
Episode: "Voices Carry"
Lost Girl
Neville
Episode: "(Dis)Members Only"
2011
King
Esteban Demarco
Episode: "T-Bone"
Michael: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Alain
Episode: "Unscripted Conversation"
2012
The Pregnancy Project
Javier Rodriguez
Television film
Les Bleus de Ramville
Marc-Andre David
8 episodes
Psych
Chuy
Episode: "Let's Doo-Wop It Again"
The Killing
Vasquez
Episode: "Off the Reservation"
2013
The Listener
Len Gazicki
Episode: "Buckle Up"
Rookie Blue
Cesar Medina
Episode: "The Kids Are Not Alright"
Covert Affairs
Eduardo
Episode: "Into the White"
2013–14
Orphan Black
Victor "Vic" Schmidt
9 episodes
2014
La marraine
Alvaro Pessoa
5 episodes
2015–22
Better Call Saul
Ignacio "Nacho" Varga
33 episodes, main cast
2016
The Crossroads of History
Gaum
Episode: "Columbus"
2025
The American Revolution
Marquis de Lafayette
Ken Burns documentary series, voice role
2026
Criminal
Jeff
Upcoming series, recurring role
· Filmography › Video games
2010
Shaun White Skateboarding
Role(s)
Francisco Crystobal
2012
Far Cry 3
Role(s)
Vaas Montenegro
Notes
Also likeness & motion capture
2021
Far Cry 6
Far Cry VR: Dive Into Insanity
Year
Title
Voice role
Notes
2010
Shaun White Skateboarding
Francisco Crystobal
2012
Far Cry 3
Vaas Montenegro
Also likeness & motion capture
2021
Far Cry 6
Far Cry VR: Dive Into Insanity
· Filmography › Web
2012
Far Cry: The Experience
Role(s)
Vaas Montenegro
Notes
4 episodes
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2012
Far Cry: The Experience
Vaas Montenegro
4 episodes
· Accolades
2013
New York Videogame Critics Circle Awards
Role(s)
Best Overall Acting
Notes
Far Cry 3
D.I.C.E. Awards
Role(s)
Outstanding Character Performance - Male or Female
Notes
Nominated
National Academy of Video Game Trade Reviewers Awards
Role(s)
Lead Performance, Drama
Notes
Nominated
The 4th Canadian Videogame Awards
Role(s)
Best New Character
Notes
Won
2014
Canadian Screen Award
Role(s)
Best Guest Performance in a Drama Series
Notes
Rookie Blue
Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Program or Series
Role(s)
Orphan Black
Notes
Nominated
2019
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Role(s)
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
Notes
Better Call Saul
2021
Nominated
2022
Hollywood Critics Association
Role(s)
Best Supporting Actor in a Broadcast Cable/Drama Series
Notes
Nominated
Saturn Awards
Role(s)
Best Supporting Actor on Television
Notes
Nominated
Year
Award
Category
Work
Result
Ref.
2013
New York Videogame Critics Circle Awards
Best Overall Acting
Far Cry 3
Nominated
Awards
Outstanding Character Performance - Male or Female
Nominated
National Academy of Video Game Trade Reviewers Awards
Lead Performance, Drama
Nominated
The 4th Canadian Videogame Awards
Best New Character
Won
2014
Canadian Screen Award
Best Guest Performance in a Drama Series
Rookie Blue
Nominated
Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Program or Series
Orphan Black
Nominated
2019
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
Better Call Saul
Nominated
2021
Nominated
2022
Hollywood Critics Association
Best Supporting Actor in a Broadcast Cable/Drama Series
Nominated
Saturn Awards
Best Supporting Actor on Television
Nominated

References

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    https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/9bbn3m/comment/e51us3j/
  2. Montreal Gazette
    https://montrealgazette.com/entertainment/television/michael-mando-didnt-stick-to-the-script
  3. Looper
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  4. "GUEST: Michael Mando"
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  5. "Trivia"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20110714084123/http://www.michaelmando.com/biography/trivia
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  9. "2010 Fantasia Film Festival"
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  10. "Conditional Affection"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20160305084017/http://redbarlo.com/index.php?id=6&itemid=4&option=com_content&view=article
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