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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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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'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 21 2025
Poster of Crescent City
Crescent City
Esai Morales was 61 in Crescent City as 'Luke Carson'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 08 2023
Poster of Master Gardener
Master Gardener
Esai Morales was 60 in Master Gardener as 'Oscar Neruda'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 11 2022
Poster of Art of Love
Art of Love
Esai Morales was 59 in Art of Love
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 14 2021
Poster of Senior Moment
Senior Moment
Esai Morales was 58 in Senior Moment as 'Diego Lozana'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 13 2020
Poster of Find Your Groove
Find Your Groove
Esai Morales was 57 in Find Your Groove as 'Self'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 13 2019
Poster of Imprisoned
Imprisoned
Esai Morales was 56 in Imprisoned as 'Governor Mandera'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 12 2019
Poster of SuperFly
SuperFly
Esai Morales was 55 in SuperFly as 'Adalberto Gonzalez'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 13 2018
Poster of Love and Other Stunts
Love and Other Stunts
Esai Morales was 55 in Love and Other Stunts
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 06 2018
Poster of Halfway There
Halfway There
Esai Morales was 55 in Halfway There as 'Ian Sanchez'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 07 2016
Poster of Casa Vita
Casa Vita
Esai Morales was 53 in Casa Vita as 'Rodrigo Vita'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 06 2016
Poster of Spare Parts
Spare Parts
Esai Morales was 52 in Spare Parts as 'Mr. Santillan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 16 2015
Poster of Playin' for Love
Playin' for Love
Esai Morales was 52 in Playin' for Love as 'Principle Jose Marti'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 14 2014
Poster of Give Me Shelter
Give Me Shelter
Esai Morales was 51 in Give Me Shelter as 'Himself - Animal Advocate'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: Fri, May 16 2014
Poster of Saving Westbrook High
Saving Westbrook High
Esai Morales was 51 in Saving Westbrook High as 'Manny'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 12 2012
Poster of Seattle Superstorm
Seattle Superstorm
Esai Morales was 49 in Seattle Superstorm as 'Tom Foster'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 31 2012
Poster of 17th Precinct
17th Precinct
Esai Morales was 49 in 17th Precinct as 'Liam Butterfield'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 12 2011
Poster of Gun Hill Road
Gun Hill Road
Esai Morales was 48 in Gun Hill Road as 'Enrique Rodriguez'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 05 2011
Poster of Cherry
Cherry
Esai Morales was 48 in Cherry as 'Wes'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 17 2010
Poster of Celebrity Habla
Celebrity Habla
Esai Morales was 46 in Celebrity Habla as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 25 2009
Poster of The Line
The Line
Esai Morales was 46 in The Line as 'Pelon'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 16 2008
Poster of The Cure
The Cure
Esai Morales was 44 in The Cure as 'Jorge'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 07 2007
Poster of Fast Food Nation
Fast Food Nation
Esai Morales was 44 in Fast Food Nation as 'Tony'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 22 2005
Poster of Lethal Seduction
Lethal Seduction
Esai Morales was 42 in Lethal Seduction as 'Rick Benes / David Lopez'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 05 2005
Poster of American Fusion
American Fusion
Esai Morales was 42 in American Fusion as 'Jose'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of Sudbury
Sudbury
Esai Morales was 41 in Sudbury as 'Gary Hallet'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 08 2003
Poster of Paid in Full
Paid in Full
Esai Morales was 40 in Paid in Full as 'Lulu'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 2002
Poster of Doomsday Man
Doomsday Man
Esai Morales was 38 in Doomsday Man as 'Mike'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 17 2000
Poster of American Virgin
American Virgin
Esai Morales was 37 in American Virgin as 'Jim the Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 02 2000
Poster of Southern Cross
Southern Cross
Esai Morales was 36 in Southern Cross as 'Philip Solano'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 09 1999
Poster of Circle of Deceit
Circle of Deceit
Esai Morales was 35 in Circle of Deceit as 'Jeff Silva'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 24 1996
Poster of Death in Granada
Death in Granada
Esai Morales was 34 in Death in Granada as 'Ricardo'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 09 1996
Poster of Scorpion Spring
Scorpion Spring
Esai Morales was 34 in Scorpion Spring as 'Astor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 10 1996
Poster of The Real Thing
The Real Thing
Esai Morales was 33 in The Real Thing as 'Collin'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1996
Poster of Dog Watch
Dog Watch
Esai Morales was 33 in Dog Watch as 'Murrow'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 08 1995
Poster of My Family
My Family
Esai Morales was 32 in My Family as 'Chucho'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 10 1994
Poster of The Burning Season
The Burning Season
Esai Morales was 31 in The Burning Season as 'Jair'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 12 1994
Poster of Rapa Nui
Rapa Nui
Esai Morales was 31 in Rapa Nui as 'Make'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 30 1993
Poster of Ultraviolet
Ultraviolet
Esai Morales was 29 in Ultraviolet as 'Nicholas Walker'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 26 1992
Poster of Freejack
Freejack
Esai Morales was 29 in Freejack as 'Ripper'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 17 1992
Poster of Naked Tango
Naked Tango
Esai Morales was 27 in Naked Tango as 'Zico Borenstein'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 27 1990
Poster of Bloodhounds of Broadway
Bloodhounds of Broadway
Esai Morales was 27 in Bloodhounds of Broadway as 'Handsome Jack'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 03 1989
Poster of The Principal
The Principal
Esai Morales was 24 in The Principal as 'Raymi Rojas'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 1987
Poster of La Bamba
La Bamba
Esai Morales was 24 in La Bamba as 'Bob Morales'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 24 1987
Poster of Rainy Day Friends
Rainy Day Friends
Esai Morales was 23 in Rainy Day Friends as 'Neekos Valdez'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 1985
Poster of Bad Boys
Bad Boys
Esai Morales was 20 in Bad Boys as 'Paco Moreno'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 25 1983
Poster of Forty Deuce
Forty Deuce
Esai Morales was 20 in Forty Deuce as 'Mitchell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1982
Poster of War Machine
War Machine
Esai Morales will be 62+ in War Machine
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of So Much For Love
So Much For Love
Esai Morales will be 62+ in So Much For Love as 'Geoffrey'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Cottonmouth
Cottonmouth
Esai Morales will be 62+ in Cottonmouth as 'Abe'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Minor Incidents
Minor Incidents
Esai Morales will be 62+ in Minor Incidents as 'Jeremías Amestoy'.
Movie Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 29 2023
Poster of Titans
Titans
Esai Morales was 56+ in Titans as 'Slade Wilson / Deathstroke'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 12 2018
Poster of Ozark
Ozark
Esai Morales was 54+ in Ozark as 'Camino 'Del' Del Rio'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 21 2017
Poster of Mars
Mars
Esai Morales was 54+ in Mars as 'Mike Glenn / Lt. Michael Glenn'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 14 2016
Poster of Adam Ruins Everything
Adam Ruins Everything
Esai Morales was 52+ in Adam Ruins Everything
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 29 2015
Poster of The Brink
The Brink
Esai Morales was 52+ in The Brink as 'President Julian Navarro'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 08 2014
Poster of Major Crimes
Major Crimes
Esai Morales was 49+ in Major Crimes as 'Deputy Manuel Diaz'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 13 2012
Poster of Fairly Legal
Fairly Legal
Esai Morales was 48+ in Fairly Legal as 'Aaron Davidson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 2011
Poster of Caprica
Caprica
Esai Morales was 47+ in Caprica as 'Joseph Adama'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 2009
Poster of Burn Notice
Burn Notice
Esai Morales was 44+ in Burn Notice as 'Ernie Paseo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 28 2007
Poster of Jericho
Jericho
Esai Morales was 43+ in Jericho as 'Major Edward Beck'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 20 2006
Poster of Vanished
Vanished
Esai Morales was 43+ in Vanished
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 21 2006
Poster of Freddie
Freddie
Esai Morales was 43+ in Freddie as 'Carlos'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 12 2005
Poster of Criminal Minds
Criminal Minds
Esai Morales was 42+ in Criminal Minds as 'Mateo Cruz'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Celebrities Uncensored
Celebrities Uncensored
Esai Morales was 40+ in Celebrities Uncensored as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 21 2003
Poster of CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami
Esai Morales was 39+ in CSI: Miami
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2002
Poster of George Lopez
George Lopez
Esai Morales was 39+ in George Lopez as 'Manny Lopez'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 27 2002
Poster of American Family
American Family
Esai Morales was 39+ in American Family as 'Esteban Gonzalez'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 15 2000
Poster of Family Law
Family Law
Esai Morales was 36+ in Family Law as 'Mr. Santiago'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of Atomic Train
Atomic Train
Esai Morales was 36+ in Atomic Train as 'Noris MacKenzie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 16 1999
Poster of The Hunger
The Hunger
Esai Morales was 34+ in The Hunger as 'Tony'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 26 1995
Poster of NYPD Blue
NYPD Blue
Esai Morales was 30+ in NYPD Blue as 'Tony Rodriguez'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 18 1986
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
Esai Morales was 22+ in The Twilight Zone
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Fri, Sep 27 1985
Poster of The Equalizer
The Equalizer
Esai Morales was 22+ in The Equalizer as 'Officer Miguel Canterra'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985
Poster of Miami Vice
Miami Vice
Esai Morales was 21+ in Miami Vice as ', Pete Romano'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 16 1984
Poster of Fame
Fame
Esai Morales was 19+ in Fame
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 07 1982
Poster of Company Town
Company Town
Esai Morales will be 62+ in Company Town
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Unreleased
Poster of The Americans
The Americans
Esai Morales will be 62+ in The Americans as 'Lee Valenzuela'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Unreleased