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Esai Morales

Bio: Esai Morales (born October 1, 1962) is an American actor known for his role as Bob Valenzuela in La Bamba. He also appeared in American Family and on Resurrection Blvd
Born: Mon, Oct 01 1962
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Esai Morales is 62 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning
Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning
Esai Morales will be
62 in Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning
as 'Gabriel'.
Wed, May 21 2025
Poster of Crescent City
Crescent City
Esai Morales was
61 in Crescent City
as 'Luke Carson'.
Fri, Aug 16 2024
Poster of Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One
Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One
Esai Morales was
60 in Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One
as 'Gabriel'.
Sat, Jul 08 2023
Poster of Master Gardener
Master Gardener
Esai Morales was
60 in Master Gardener
as 'Oscar Neruda'.
Fri, May 19 2023
Poster of The Latin from Manhattan
The Latin from Manhattan
Esai Morales was
59 in The Latin from Manhattan
as 'Papi'.
Sat, Jun 11 2022
Poster of Art of Love
Art of Love
Esai Morales was
59 in Art of Love
Thu, Oct 14 2021
Poster of Senior Moment
Senior Moment
Esai Morales was
58 in Senior Moment
as 'Diego Lozana'.
Fri, Mar 26 2021
Poster of More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story
More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story
Esai Morales was
58 in More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story
as 'Self'.
Mon, Feb 01 2021
Poster of The Wall of Mexico
The Wall of Mexico
Esai Morales was
58 in The Wall of Mexico
as 'Henry Arista'.
Tue, Oct 13 2020
Poster of Find Your Groove
Find Your Groove
Esai Morales was
57 in Find Your Groove
as 'Self'.
Tue, Mar 24 2020
Poster of Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage
Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage
Esai Morales was
56 in Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage
as 'Self'.
Fri, Sep 13 2019
Poster of Imprisoned
Imprisoned
Esai Morales was
56 in Imprisoned
as 'Governor Mandera'.
Thu, Sep 12 2019
Poster of SuperFly
SuperFly
Esai Morales was
55 in SuperFly
as 'Adalberto Gonzalez'.
Wed, Jun 13 2018
Poster of Love and Other Stunts
Love and Other Stunts
Esai Morales was
55 in Love and Other Stunts
Fri, Apr 06 2018
Poster of Halfway There
Halfway There
Esai Morales was
55 in Halfway There
as 'Ian Sanchez'.
Tue, Dec 12 2017
Poster of Never Back Down: No Surrender
Never Back Down: No Surrender
Esai Morales was
53 in Never Back Down: No Surrender
as 'Hugo Vega'.
Sun, Jun 05 2016
Poster of Casa Vita
Casa Vita
Esai Morales was
53 in Casa Vita
as 'Rodrigo Vita'.
Sat, Feb 06 2016
Poster of Spare Parts
Spare Parts
Esai Morales was
52 in Spare Parts
as 'Mr. Santillan'.
Fri, Jan 16 2015
Poster of Playin' for Love
Playin' for Love
Esai Morales was
52 in Playin' for Love
as 'Principle Jose Marti'.
Fri, Jan 16 2015
Poster of Jarhead 2: Field of Fire
Jarhead 2: Field of Fire
Esai Morales was
51 in Jarhead 2: Field of Fire
as 'Cpt. Jones'.
Thu, Aug 14 2014
Poster of Give Me Shelter
Give Me Shelter
Esai Morales was
51 in Give Me Shelter
as 'Himself - Animal Advocate'.
Tue, Jun 24 2014
Poster of Journey of a Female Comic
Journey of a Female Comic
Esai Morales was
51 in Journey of a Female Comic
Fri, May 16 2014
Poster of Saving Westbrook High
Saving Westbrook High
Esai Morales was
51 in Saving Westbrook High
as 'Manny'.
Sun, Oct 20 2013
Poster of Atlas Shrugged: Part II
Atlas Shrugged: Part II
Esai Morales was
50 in Atlas Shrugged: Part II
as 'Francisco d'Anconia'.
Fri, Oct 12 2012
Poster of Seattle Superstorm
Seattle Superstorm
Esai Morales was
49 in Seattle Superstorm
as 'Tom Foster'.
Sat, Mar 31 2012
Poster of 17th Precinct
17th Precinct
Esai Morales was
49 in 17th Precinct
as 'Liam Butterfield'.
Fri, Dec 30 2011
Poster of We Have Your Husband
We Have Your Husband
Esai Morales was
49 in We Have Your Husband
as 'Eduardo Valseca'.
Sat, Nov 12 2011
Poster of Gun Hill Road
Gun Hill Road
Esai Morales was
48 in Gun Hill Road
as 'Enrique Rodriguez'.
Fri, Aug 05 2011
Poster of Cherry
Cherry
Esai Morales was
48 in Cherry
as 'Wes'.
Fri, Oct 08 2010
Poster of King of the Avenue
King of the Avenue
Esai Morales was
47 in King of the Avenue
as 'Natas'.
Fri, Sep 17 2010
Poster of Celebrity Habla
Celebrity Habla
Esai Morales was
46 in Celebrity Habla
as 'Self'.
Fri, Sep 25 2009
Poster of The Line
The Line
Esai Morales was
46 in The Line
as 'Pelon'.
Mon, May 11 2009
Poster of Kill Kill Faster Faster
Kill Kill Faster Faster
Esai Morales was
45 in Kill Kill Faster Faster
as 'Markie'.
Wed, Apr 16 2008
Poster of The Cure
The Cure
Esai Morales was
44 in The Cure
as 'Jorge'.
Sat, Sep 01 2007
Poster of The Manufacturing of 'Fast Food Nation'
The Manufacturing of 'Fast Food Nation'
Esai Morales was
44 in The Manufacturing of 'Fast Food Nation'
as 'Self'.
Wed, Feb 07 2007
Poster of Fast Food Nation
Fast Food Nation
Esai Morales was
44 in Fast Food Nation
as 'Tony'.
Fri, Nov 17 2006
Poster of How to Go Out on a Date in Queens
How to Go Out on a Date in Queens
Esai Morales was
43 in How to Go Out on a Date in Queens
as 'Frankie'.
Fri, Jul 28 2006
Poster of The Virgin of Juarez
The Virgin of Juarez
Esai Morales was
43 in The Virgin of Juarez
as 'Father Herrera'.
Mon, Mar 13 2006
Poster of Once Upon a Wedding
Once Upon a Wedding
Esai Morales was
42 in Once Upon a Wedding
as 'Pineda'.
Fri, Jul 22 2005
Poster of Lethal Seduction
Lethal Seduction
Esai Morales was
42 in Lethal Seduction
as 'Rick Benes / David Lopez'.
Thu, May 05 2005
Poster of American Fusion
American Fusion
Esai Morales was
42 in American Fusion
as 'Jose'.
Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of Sudbury
Sudbury
Esai Morales was
41 in Sudbury
as 'Gary Hallet'.
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of The Adventures of Tom Thumb and Thumbelina
The Adventures of Tom Thumb and Thumbelina
Esai Morales was
40 in The Adventures of Tom Thumb and Thumbelina
as 'Vargas Mouse (voice)'.
Fri, Aug 08 2003
Poster of Paid in Full
Paid in Full
Esai Morales was
40 in Paid in Full
as 'Lulu'.
Fri, Oct 25 2002
Poster of Doomsday Man
Doomsday Man
Esai Morales was
38 in Doomsday Man
as 'Mike'.
Thu, Dec 07 2000
Poster of A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story
A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story
Esai Morales was
37 in A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story
as 'Juan Miguel Gonzalez'.
Sun, Sep 17 2000
Poster of American Virgin
American Virgin
Esai Morales was
37 in American Virgin
as 'Jim the Director'.
Fri, Jun 02 2000
Poster of Southern Cross
Southern Cross
Esai Morales was
36 in Southern Cross
as 'Philip Solano'.
Thu, Sep 09 1999
Poster of Circle of Deceit
Circle of Deceit
Esai Morales was
35 in Circle of Deceit
as 'Jeff Silva'.
Thu, Jan 29 1998
Poster of The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit
The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit
Esai Morales was
35 in The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit
as 'Dominguez'.
Fri, Jan 23 1998
Poster of The Disappearance of Garcia Lorca
The Disappearance of Garcia Lorca
Esai Morales was
34 in The Disappearance of Garcia Lorca
as 'Ricardo'.
Fri, Sep 12 1997
Poster of Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story
Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story
Esai Morales was
34 in Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story
as 'Federico Pena'.
Sun, Nov 24 1996
Poster of Death in Granada
Death in Granada
Esai Morales was
34 in Death in Granada
as 'Ricardo'.
Sat, Nov 09 1996
Poster of Scorpion Spring
Scorpion Spring
Esai Morales was
34 in Scorpion Spring
as 'Astor'.
Thu, Oct 10 1996
Poster of The Real Thing
The Real Thing
Esai Morales was
33 in The Real Thing
as 'Collin'.
Mon, Jan 01 1996
Poster of Dog Watch
Dog Watch
Esai Morales was
33 in Dog Watch
as 'Murrow'.
Mon, Jan 01 1996
Poster of Somos un solo pueblo
Somos un solo pueblo
Esai Morales was
33 in Somos un solo pueblo
as 'Self'.
Sun, Dec 03 1995
Poster of Deadlocked: Escape from Zone 14
Deadlocked: Escape from Zone 14
Esai Morales was
32 in Deadlocked: Escape from Zone 14
as 'Tony Archer'.
Mon, May 08 1995
Poster of My Family
My Family
Esai Morales was
32 in My Family
as 'Chucho'.
Wed, May 03 1995
Poster of Don't Do It
Don't Do It
Esai Morales was
32 in Don't Do It
as 'Charles'.
Thu, Nov 10 1994
Poster of The Burning Season
The Burning Season
Esai Morales was
31 in The Burning Season
as 'Jair'.
Sat, Sep 17 1994
Poster of In the Army Now
In the Army Now
Esai Morales was
31 in In the Army Now
as 'Sgt. Stern'.
Fri, Aug 12 1994
Poster of Rapa Nui
Rapa Nui
Esai Morales was
31 in Rapa Nui
as 'Make'.
Fri, Jun 03 1994
Poster of Living and Working in Space: The Countdown Has Begun
Living and Working in Space: The Countdown Has Begun
Esai Morales was
30 in Living and Working in Space: The Countdown Has Begun
as 'Kenny'.
Sat, Jan 30 1993
Poster of Ultraviolet
Ultraviolet
Esai Morales was
29 in Ultraviolet
as 'Nicholas Walker'.
Wed, Feb 26 1992
Poster of Freejack
Freejack
Esai Morales was
29 in Freejack
as 'Ripper'.
Fri, Jan 17 1992
Poster of Amazon
Amazon
Esai Morales was
28 in Amazon
Fri, Dec 14 1990
Poster of Naked Tango
Naked Tango
Esai Morales was
27 in Naked Tango
as 'Zico Borenstein'.
Thu, Sep 27 1990
Poster of Bloodhounds of Broadway
Bloodhounds of Broadway
Esai Morales was
27 in Bloodhounds of Broadway
as 'Handsome Jack'.
Fri, Nov 03 1989
Poster of The Principal
The Principal
Esai Morales was
24 in The Principal
as 'Raymi Rojas'.
Fri, Sep 18 1987
Poster of La Bamba
La Bamba
Esai Morales was
24 in La Bamba
as 'Bob Morales'.
Fri, Jul 24 1987
Poster of Rainy Day Friends
Rainy Day Friends
Esai Morales was
23 in Rainy Day Friends
as 'Neekos Valdez'.
Fri, Dec 20 1985
Poster of Bad Boys
Bad Boys
Esai Morales was
20 in Bad Boys
as 'Paco Moreno'.
Fri, Mar 25 1983
Poster of Forty Deuce
Forty Deuce
Esai Morales was
20 in Forty Deuce
as 'Mitchell'.
Fri, Oct 01 1982
Poster of War Machine
War Machine
Esai Morales will be
62+ in War Machine
Unreleased
Poster of So Much For Love
So Much For Love
Esai Morales will be
62+ in So Much For Love
Unreleased
Poster of Cottonmouth
Cottonmouth
Esai Morales will be
62+ in Cottonmouth
as 'Abe'.
Unreleased
Poster of Minor Incidents
Minor Incidents
Esai Morales will be
62+ in Minor Incidents
as 'Jeremías Amestoy'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Can't Go Home
Can't Go Home
Esai Morales was
61+ in Can't Go Home
as 'Victor Castelo'.
First Air Date
Fri, Dec 29 2023
Poster of Titans
Titans
Esai Morales was
56+ in Titans
as 'Slade Wilson / Deathstroke'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 12 2018
Poster of Ozark
Ozark
Esai Morales was
54+ in Ozark
as 'Camino 'Del' Del Rio'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 21 2017
Poster of Mars
Mars
Esai Morales was
54+ in Mars
as 'Mike Glenn / Lt. Michael Glenn'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 14 2016
Poster of Adam Ruins Everything
Adam Ruins Everything
Esai Morales was
52+ in Adam Ruins Everything
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 29 2015
Poster of The Brink
The Brink
Esai Morales was
52+ in The Brink
as 'President Julian Navarro'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 21 2015
Poster of How to Get Away with Murder
How to Get Away with Murder
Esai Morales was
51+ in How to Get Away with Murder
as 'Jorge Castillo'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 25 2014
Poster of From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series
From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series
Esai Morales was
51+ in From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series
as 'Amancio Malvado'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 11 2014
Poster of Mozart in the Jungle
Mozart in the Jungle
Esai Morales was
51+ in Mozart in the Jungle
as 'Juan Delgado'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 06 2014
Poster of Chicago P.D.
Chicago P.D.
Esai Morales was
51+ in Chicago P.D.
as 'Chief Lugo'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 08 2014
Poster of Major Crimes
Major Crimes
Esai Morales was
49+ in Major Crimes
as 'Deputy Manuel Diaz'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 13 2012
Poster of Fairly Legal
Fairly Legal
Esai Morales was
48+ in Fairly Legal
as 'Aaron Davidson'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 2011
Poster of Caprica
Caprica
Esai Morales was
47+ in Caprica
as 'Joseph Adama'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 22 2010
Poster of Celebrity Ghost Stories
Celebrity Ghost Stories
Esai Morales was
47+ in Celebrity Ghost Stories
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 03 2009
Poster of NCIS: Los Angeles
NCIS: Los Angeles
Esai Morales was
46+ in NCIS: Los Angeles
as 'Louis Ochoa'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 2009
Poster of Burn Notice
Burn Notice
Esai Morales was
44+ in Burn Notice
as 'Ernie Paseo'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 28 2007
Poster of Jericho
Jericho
Esai Morales was
43+ in Jericho
as 'Major Edward Beck'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 20 2006
Poster of Vanished
Vanished
Esai Morales was
43+ in Vanished
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 21 2006
Poster of Freddie
Freddie
Esai Morales was
43+ in Freddie
as 'Carlos'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 12 2005
Poster of Criminal Minds
Criminal Minds
Esai Morales was
42+ in Criminal Minds
as 'Mateo Cruz'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 2005
Poster of On Air with Ryan Seacrest
On Air with Ryan Seacrest
Esai Morales was
41+ in On Air with Ryan Seacrest
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Celebrities Uncensored
Celebrities Uncensored
Esai Morales was
40+ in Celebrities Uncensored
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jun 04 2003
Poster of Real Time with Bill Maher
Real Time with Bill Maher
Esai Morales was
40+ in Real Time with Bill Maher
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 21 2003
Poster of CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami
Esai Morales was
39+ in CSI: Miami
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2002
Poster of George Lopez
George Lopez
Esai Morales was
39+ in George Lopez
as 'Manny Lopez'.
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 27 2002
Poster of American Family
American Family
Esai Morales was
39+ in American Family
as 'Esteban Gonzalez'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 23 2002
Poster of Curb Your Enthusiasm
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Esai Morales was
38+ in Curb Your Enthusiasm
as 'Francisco'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 15 2000
Poster of Family Law
Family Law
Esai Morales was
36+ in Family Law
as 'Mr. Santiago'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Esai Morales was
36+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as 'Jimmy Vazquez'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of Atomic Train
Atomic Train
Esai Morales was
36+ in Atomic Train
as 'Noris MacKenzie'.
First Air Date
Sun, May 16 1999
Poster of The Hunger
The Hunger
Esai Morales was
34+ in The Hunger
as 'Tony'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 20 1997
Poster of The Outer Limits
The Outer Limits
Esai Morales was
32+ in The Outer Limits
as 'Frank Kelton'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 26 1995
Poster of NYPD Blue
NYPD Blue
Esai Morales was
30+ in NYPD Blue
as 'Tony Rodriguez'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 21 1993
Poster of Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
Esai Morales was
26+ in Tales from the Crypt
as 'Puck'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 10 1989
Poster of On Wings of Eagles
On Wings of Eagles
Esai Morales was
23+ in On Wings of Eagles
as 'Rashid'.
First Air Date
Sun, May 18 1986
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
Esai Morales was
22+ in The Twilight Zone
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1985
Poster of The Equalizer
The Equalizer
Esai Morales was
22+ in The Equalizer
as 'Officer Miguel Canterra'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985
Poster of Miami Vice
Miami Vice
Esai Morales was
21+ in Miami Vice
as ', Pete Romano'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 16 1984
Poster of Fame
Fame
Esai Morales was
19+ in Fame
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 07 1982
Poster of Company Town
Company Town
Esai Morales will be
62+ in Company Town
First Air Date
Unreleased
Poster of The Americans
The Americans
Esai Morales will be
62+ in The Americans
as 'Lee Valenzuela'.
First Air Date
Unreleased