Esai Morales
Born
October 1, 1962 (age 63)
Birthplace
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Esai Morales

Esai Manuel Morales Jr. (born October 1, 1962) is an American actor. He has had notable roles in  Bad Boys with Sean Penn and La Bamba with Lou Diamond Phillips. His television roles include the PBS 2002 drama series American Family, the Showtime series Resurrection Blvd. (2000–2002), portraying Lt. Tony Rodriguez on NYPD Blue (2001–2003), Joseph Adama in the science fiction series Caprica (2009–2010), Camino del Rio in the Netflix original series Ozark (2017), and the DC Comics supervillain Slade Wilson / Deathstroke in the superhero series Titans (2019).

Morales appeared as Gabriel, the main antagonist in the 2023 spy action film Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One opposite Tom Cruise, a role reprised in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning in 2025.

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Movies

Queen of Manhattan
Queen of Manhattan
2025
Papi
Cottonmouth
Cottonmouth
2025
Abe
Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning
Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning
2025 ★ 7.3
Gabriel
Crescent City
Crescent City
2024 ★ 6.0
Luke Carson
Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One
Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One
2023 ★ 7.5
Gabriel
Master Gardener
Master Gardener
2023 ★ 6.0
Oscar Neruda
Art of Love
Art of Love
2021 ★ 3.6
Senior Moment
Senior Moment
2021 ★ 5.7
Diego Lozana
The Wall of Mexico
The Wall of Mexico
2020 ★ 4.3
Henry Arista
Imprisoned
Imprisoned
2019 ★ 4.6
Governor Mandera
SuperFly
SuperFly
2018 ★ 6.7
Adalberto Gonzalez
Love and Other Stunts
Love and Other Stunts
2018
Halfway There
Halfway There
2017 ★ 2.0
Ian Sanchez
Never Back Down: No Surrender
Never Back Down: No Surrender
2016 ★ 7.1
Hugo Vega
Casa Vita
Casa Vita
2016 ★ 6.7
Rodrigo Vita
Spare Parts
Spare Parts
2015 ★ 7.2
Mr. Santillan
Playin' for Love
Playin' for Love
2015 ★ 5.0
Principle Jose Marti
Jarhead 2: Field of Fire
Jarhead 2: Field of Fire
2014 ★ 6.2
Cpt. Jones
The Journey of a Female Comic
The Journey of a Female Comic
2014 ★ 6.2
From Dusk Till Dawn: Making the First Season
From Dusk Till Dawn: Making the First Season
2014
Saving Westbrook High
Saving Westbrook High
2013 ★ 6.0
Manny
Atlas Shrugged: Part II
Atlas Shrugged: Part II
2012 ★ 5.2
Francisco d'Anconia
Seattle Superstorm
Seattle Superstorm
2012 ★ 4.8
Tom Foster
17th Precinct
17th Precinct
2011 ★ 4.0
Liam Butterfield
We Have Your Husband
We Have Your Husband
2011 ★ 5.7
Eduardo Valseca
Gun Hill Road
Gun Hill Road
2011 ★ 5.7
Enrique Rodriguez
Cherry
Cherry
2010 ★ 6.3
Wes
King of the Avenue
King of the Avenue
2010 ★ 4.4
Natas
The Line
The Line
2009 ★ 4.8
Pelon
Kill Kill Faster Faster
Kill Kill Faster Faster
2008 ★ 4.2
Markie
The Cure
The Cure
2007 ★ 7.0
Jorge
Fast Food Nation
Fast Food Nation
2006 ★ 6.1
Tony
How to Go Out on a Date in Queens
How to Go Out on a Date in Queens
2006 ★ 2.2
Frankie
The Virgin of Juarez
The Virgin of Juarez
2006 ★ 6.3
Father Herrera
Once Upon a Wedding
Once Upon a Wedding
2005 ★ 3.8
Pineda
Lethal Seduction
Lethal Seduction
2005 ★ 2.8
Rick Benes / David Lopez
American Fusion
American Fusion
2005 ★ 5.5
Jose
Sudbury
Sudbury
2004 ★ 5.7
Gary Hallet
The Adventures of Tom Thumb and Thumbelina
The Adventures of Tom Thumb and Thumbelina
2003 ★ 5.3
Vargas Mouse (voice)
Paid in Full
Paid in Full
2002 ★ 6.8
Lulu
The Bronze Screen: 100 Years of the Latino Image in American Cinema
The Bronze Screen: 100 Years of the Latino Image in American Cinema
2002 ★ 6.2
Doomsday Man
Doomsday Man
2000 ★ 4.0
Mike
A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story
A Family in Crisis: The Elian Gonzales Story
2000 ★ 4.8
Juan Miguel Gonzalez
American Virgin
American Virgin
2000 ★ 3.2
Jim the Director
Southern Cross
Southern Cross
1999 ★ 2.0
Philip Solano
Circle of Deceit
Circle of Deceit
1998 ★ 2.3
Jeff Silva
The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit
The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit
1998 ★ 6.7
Dominguez
Dog Watch
Dog Watch
1997 ★ 4.7
Murrow
Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story
Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story
1996 ★ 7.2
Federico Pena
Death in Granada
Death in Granada
1996 ★ 5.3
Ricardo
Scorpion Spring
Scorpion Spring
1996 ★ 6.6
Astor
The Real Thing
The Real Thing
1996 ★ 6.7
Collin
Deadlocked: Escape from Zone 14
Deadlocked: Escape from Zone 14
1995 ★ 9.0
Tony Archer
My Family
My Family
1995 ★ 7.4
Chucho
Don't Do It
Don't Do It
1994 ★ 4.5
Charles
The Burning Season
The Burning Season
1994 ★ 6.1
Jair
In the Army Now
In the Army Now
1994 ★ 5.1
Sgt. Stern
Rapa Nui
Rapa Nui
1994 ★ 6.4
Make
The Waiter
The Waiter
1993
Julius
Living and Working in Space: The Countdown Has Begun
Living and Working in Space: The Countdown Has Begun
1993 ★ 1.0
Kenny
Ultraviolet
Ultraviolet
1992 ★ 2.0
Nicholas Walker
Freejack
Freejack
1992 ★ 5.5
Ripper
Naked Tango
Naked Tango
1990 ★ 6.4
Zico Borenstein
Bloodhounds of Broadway
Bloodhounds of Broadway
1989 ★ 5.6
Handsome Jack
The Principal
The Principal
1987 ★ 6.5
Raymi Rojas
La Bamba
La Bamba
1987 ★ 7.3
Bob Morales
Rainy Day Friends
Rainy Day Friends
1985
Neekos Valdez
Bad Boys
Bad Boys
1983 ★ 7.0
Paco Moreno
Forty Deuce
Forty Deuce
1982 ★ 4.8
Mitchell
War Machine
War Machine
Minor Incidents
Minor Incidents
Jeremías Amestoy
Dark Horse
Dark Horse
Coyote
Coyote
Hernán Barroca
So Much For Love
So Much For Love
Geoffrey

TV Series

Side Quest
Side Quest
2025 ★ 5.5
Gustavo
1 Episode
Can't Go Home
Can't Go Home
2023
Victor Castelo
1 Episode
Titans
Titans
2018 ★ 7.9
Slade Wilson / Deathstroke
13 Episodes
Ozark
Ozark
2017 ★ 8.2
Camino 'Del' Del Rio
4 Episodes
Mars
Mars
2016 ★ 7.0
Mike Glenn / Lt. Michael Glenn
6 Episodes
Adam Ruins Everything
Adam Ruins Everything
2015 ★ 7.4
1 Episode
The Brink
The Brink
2015 ★ 7.1
President Julian Navarro
10 Episodes
How to Get Away with Murder
How to Get Away with Murder
2014 ★ 7.8
Jorge Castillo
11 Episodes
From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series
From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series
2014 ★ 6.4
Amancio Malvado
10 Episodes
Mozart in the Jungle
Mozart in the Jungle
2014 ★ 7.5
Juan Delgado
2 Episodes
Chicago P.D.
Chicago P.D.
2014 ★ 8.4
Chief Lugo
6 Episodes
Major Crimes
Major Crimes
2012 ★ 7.4
Deputy Manuel Diaz
1 Episode
Fairly Legal
Fairly Legal
2011 ★ 6.6
Aaron Davidson
1 Episode
Caprica
Caprica
2010 ★ 6.9
Joseph Adama
18 Episodes
NCIS: Los Angeles
NCIS: Los Angeles
2009 ★ 7.5
Louis Ochoa
7 Episodes
Burn Notice
Burn Notice
2007 ★ 7.5
Ernie Paseo
1 Episode
Jericho
Jericho
2006 ★ 7.4
Major Edward Beck
6 Episodes
Vanished
Vanished
2006 ★ 5.5
9 Episodes
Freddie
Freddie
2005 ★ 4.9
Carlos
1 Episode
Criminal Minds
Criminal Minds
2005 ★ 8.3
Mateo Cruz
6 Episodes
CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami
2002 ★ 7.7
Stephen Madsen
1 Episode
George Lopez
George Lopez
2002 ★ 7.5
Manny Lopez
1 Episode
American Family
American Family
2002
Esteban Gonzalez
1 Episode
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000 ★ 8.0
Francisco
1 Episode
Family Law
Family Law
1999 ★ 8.2
Mr. Santiago
1 Episode
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999 ★ 7.9
Jimmy Vazquez
1 Episode
Atomic Train
Atomic Train
1999 ★ 4.7
Noris MacKenzie
2 Episodes
L.A. Doctors
L.A. Doctors
1998 ★ 7.0
Vince Duralde
1 Episode
The Hunger
The Hunger
1997 ★ 5.9
Tony
1 Episode
The Outer Limits
The Outer Limits
1995 ★ 7.7
Frank Kelton
1 Episode
NYPD Blue
NYPD Blue
1993 ★ 7.0
Tony Rodriguez
87 Episodes
Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
1989 ★ 7.9
Puck
1 Episode
On Wings of Eagles
On Wings of Eagles
1986 ★ 5.8
Rashid
2 Episodes
The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
1985 ★ 7.8
1 Episode
The Equalizer
The Equalizer
1985 ★ 7.1
Officer Miguel Canterra
1 Episode
Miami Vice
Miami Vice
1984 ★ 7.5
Felipe Cruz
1 Episode
Fame
Fame
1982 ★ 6.8
1 Episode
Company Town
Company Town
1 Episode
The Americans
The Americans
Lee Valenzuela