ESAI MORALES
Esai Morales
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: October 1, 1962
Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Biography
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).
Filmography
Starring
2025·
Side QuestGustavo
TBA·
The AmericansLee Valenzuela
Gabriel
2025·
CottonmouthAbe
2024·
Crescent CityLuke Carson
2023·
Can't Go HomeVictor Castelo
2023·
Master GardenerOscar Neruda
2021·
Art of Love2020·
The Wall of MexicoHenry Arista
2019·
ImprisonedGovernor Mandera
Self
2018·
TitansSlade Wilson / Deathstroke
2018·
SuperFlyAdalberto Gonzalez
2017·
OzarkCamino 'Del' Del Rio
2017·
Halfway ThereIan Sanchez
2016·
MarsMike Glenn / Lt. Michael Glenn
2016·
Casa VitaRodrigo Vita
Hugo Vega
2015·
The BrinkPresident Julian Navarro
2015·
Playin' for LovePrinciple Jose Marti
2015·
Spare PartsMr. Santillan
2014·
Chicago P.D.Chief Lugo
2014·
Mozart in the JungleJuan Delgado
Amancio Malvado
Jorge Castillo
2014·
Give Me ShelterHimself - Animal Advocate
Cpt. Jones
Manny
2012·
Major CrimesDeputy Manuel Diaz
Francisco d'Anconia
2012·
Seattle SuperstormTom Foster
2011·
Fairly LegalAaron Davidson
2011·
We Have Your HusbandEduardo Valseca
2011·
Gun Hill RoadEnrique Rodriguez
2010·
King of the AvenueNatas
2010·
CherryWes
Self
2009·
NCIS: Los AngelesLouis Ochoa
2009·
Celebrity HablaSelf
2009·
The LinePelon
Markie
2007·
24: Day six DebriefAgent Jorge Ramirez
Frankie
2006·
The Virgin of JuarezFather Herrera
2006·
Fast Food NationTony
2005·
Criminal MindsMateo Cruz
2005·
Lethal SeductionRick Benes / David Lopez
2005·
American FusionJose
2005·
Once Upon a WeddingPineda
Self
2004·
SudburyGary Hallet
Self
Vargas Mouse (voice)
2002·
American FamilyEsteban Gonzalez
2002·
Paid in FullLulu
2000·
Dora the ExplorerPapi (voice)
2000·
Curb Your EnthusiasmFrancisco
Juan Miguel Gonzalez
2000·
American VirginJim the Director
2000·
Doomsday ManMike
1999·
Atomic TrainNoris MacKenzie
Jimmy Vazquez
1999·
Southern CrossPhilip Solano
1998·
L.A. DoctorsVince Duralde
1998·
Circle of DeceitJeff Silva
Dominguez
1997·
The HungerTony
1997·
Dog WatchMurrow
1996·
The Real ThingCollin
1996·
Scorpion SpringAstor
1996·
Death in GranadaRicardo
1995·
Somos un solo puebloSelf
Tony Archer
1995·
My FamilyChucho
1994·
Don't Do ItCharles
1994·
In the Army NowSgt. Stern
1994·
Rapa NuiMake
1993·
NYPD BlueTony Rodriguez
1992·
UltravioletNicholas Walker
1992·
FreejackRipper
1990·
Naked TangoZico Borenstein
Handsome Jack
1987·
La BambaBob Morales
1986·
On Wings of EaglesRashid
1985·
Rainy Day FriendsNeekos Valdez
1984·
Miami VicePete Romano, Felipe Cruz
TBA·
Company Town1995·
The Outer LimitsFrank Kelton
TBA·
Dark HorsePaulo Pontes
TBA·
CoyoteHernán Barroca
TBA·
So Much For LoveGeoffrey
2026·
War MachineArmy Officer Torres
2025·
Queen of ManhattanPapi
Gabriel
2021·
Senior MomentDiego Lozana
2020·
Find Your GrooveSelf
2011·
17th PrecinctLiam Butterfield
2010·
CapricaJoseph Adama
2007·
Burn NoticeErnie Paseo
2007·
The CureJorge
2006·
Vanished2006·
JerichoMajor Edward Beck
2005·
FreddieCarlos
Self
Self
2002·
George LopezManny Lopez
2002·
CSI: MiamiStephen Madsen
1999·
Family LawMr. Santiago
Federico Pena
1994·
The Burning SeasonJair
1993·
The WaiterJulius
1992·
Bay City Story1989·
Tales from the CryptPuck
1987·
The PrincipalRaymi Rojas
1985·
The EqualizerOfficer Miguel Canterra
1985·
The Twilight Zone1983·
Bad BoysPaco Moreno
1982·
Fame1982·
Forty DeuceMitchell