Michael Mando

Biography

Michael Mando (born July 13, 1981) is a talented Canadian actor, writer, and director who has garnered significant recognition for his intense and captivating performances in both television and video games.   

Key Highlights of His Career:

• Television Roles:
  • Nacho Varga in the critically acclaimed AMC series Better Call Saul (2015-2022). This role is arguably his most prominent and earned him widespread praise for his nuanced portrayal of a conflicted criminal.   
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  • Vic Schmidt in the BBC America sci-fi series Orphan Black (2013-2014), for which he received a Canadian Screen Award nomination.   
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  • Guest appearances in various series, including The Border, Bloodletting and Miraculous Cures, The Bridge, Lost Girl, Rookie Blue, Covert Affairs, The Listener, and Psych.
  • Recurring role in the upcoming TV series Criminal (2025).
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• Film Roles:
  • Mac Gargan in Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017).   
  • Mark Vega in The Hummingbird Project (2018).   
  • Ramón Garza in King Ivory (2024).   
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  • Other film credits include Territories, The Good Lie, The Colony, and Make Your Move.   
• Video Games:
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  • Voice and motion capture for the iconic villain Vaas Montenegro in the award-winning video game Far Cry 3 (2012) and Far Cry 6: Vaas Montenegro - Insanity DLC (2021). He co-created the character with Ubisoft, and his portrayal is widely celebrated as one of the greatest video game villains. He also starred as Vaas in the web series Far Cry: The Experience.   
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  • Voice role in Shaun White Skateboarding (2010).   
• As a Filmmaker: Mando has written, directed, produced, and starred in two short films: Conditional Affection (2010) and Wake Up (2016).   

Awards and Nominations:

Michael Mando has received recognition for his work across different platforms:

• Canadian Screen Awards: Nominated twice for Best Supporting Actor for his work in Orphan Black and Best Guest Performance in a Drama Series for Rookie Blue.
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• Screen Actors Guild Awards: Nominated twice for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series for Better Call Saul.
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• NAVGTR Awards: Nominated for Lead Performance in a Drama for Far Cry 3.   
• Canadian Videogame Awards: Won Best New Character for Far Cry 3.   
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• He has also received nominations from the Saturn Awards, Hollywood Critics Association Television Awards, and the Gold Derby Awards for his role in Better Call Saul.   

Michael Mando's ability to embody complex and memorable characters has made him a respected and sought-after talent in the entertainment industry.