Brett Dalton is an American actor best known for his role as Grant Ward in the television series Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.. He was born on January 7, 1983, in San Jose, California. Dalton has a background in theater and graduated from the University of California, San Diego with a degree in theater. In addition to his work on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Dalton has appeared in various films and television shows, including The Last Ship and The Twilight Zone. He has also lent his voice to video games, contributing to the Marvel franchise. Dalton continues to be active in the entertainment industry.