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Esai Morales
Active Hollywood
- FromBrooklyn, New York City, USA
- Based inLos Angeles, California, USA
- Ageover–65
- Active1982 – Present
- Updated
Esai Morales Biography
Esai Morales Basic Information
- Full Name: Esai Manuel Morales Jr.
- Date of Birth: October 1, 1962
- Age: 63 (as of 2025)
- Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York City, USA
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: Puerto Rican descent
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm)
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Personal Life
- Father: Esai Morales Sr. (welder)
- Mother: Iris Margarita (union activist)
- Marital Status: In a long-term relationship
- Partner: Elvimar Silva
- Children: 1 daughter (Mariana Oliveira Morales)
Education
- Studied acting at the School of Performing Arts, Manhattan
Career Highlight
| Year | Project Name | Category | Role | Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Bad Boys | Film | Paco Moreno | Early breakthrough role in Hollywood |
| 1987 | La Bamba | Film | Bob Morales | Career-defining performance; gained major recognition |
| 1988 | Stand and Deliver | Film | Supporting Role | Critically acclaimed film appearance |
| 1995 | My Family | Film | Chucho | Strong performance in a culturally significant film |
| 2001–2004 | NYPD Blue | TV | Lt. Tony Rodriguez | Major TV breakthrough; main cast role |
| 2009–2010 | Caprica | TV | Joseph Adama | Lead role in a sci-fi series |
| 2015 | The Brink | TV | President Navarro | Played a powerful political character |
| 2017 | Ozark | TV | Camino Del Rio | Popular Netflix series role |
| 2019 | Titans | TV | Deathstroke | Iconic villain role in DC series |
| 2023 | Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One | Film | Gabriel | Major global blockbuster villain role |
| 2025 | Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning | Film | Gabriel | Continued role in blockbuster franchise |
Recent Activity
- Actively working in films and television projects
- Starred in the sci-fi thriller War Machine (Netflix project)
- Appeared in the blockbuster film Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (2025)
- Joined the cast of the upcoming film Tumor
- Cast as the lead in the upcoming border drama Coyote
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | ALMA Awards | Outstanding Actor in a Feature Film | ALMA Award | My Family | Won |
| 1999 | Nosotros Golden Eagle Awards | Outstanding Actor | Golden Eagle Award | My Family | Won |
| 2002 | ALMA Awards | Outstanding Actor in a Television Series | ALMA Award | Resurrection Blvd. | Nominated |
| 2003 | ALMA Awards | Outstanding Actor in a Television Series | ALMA Award | Resurrection Blvd. | Won |
| 2004 | Imagen Awards | Best Actor – Television | Imagen Award | NYPD Blue | Nominated |
| 2005 | ALMA Awards | Outstanding Actor in a Television Series | ALMA Award | NYPD Blue | Nominated |
| 2010 | Imagen Awards | Best Actor – Television | Imagen Award | Caprica | Nominated |
| 2015 | Imagen Awards | Best Supporting Actor – Television | Imagen Award | The Brink | Nominated |
| 2019 | Saturn Awards | Best Guest Starring Role on Television | Saturn Award | Titans | Nominated |
| 2024 | Imagen Awards | Best Supporting Actor – Film | Imagen Award | Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One | Nominated |
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About Esai Morales
Who is Esai Morales?
Esai Morales is an American actor famous for films like La Bamba and the Mission: Impossible franchise.
What is Esai Morales’ most famous role?
He is best known for playing Bob Morales in La Bamba and Gabriel in Mission: Impossible.
Is Esai Morales active in 2026?
Yes, he is actively working in films and streaming projects.
What is his nationality?
He is American with Puerto Rican heritage.
Has he won any awards?
Yes, he has won ALMA Awards and received multiple nominations.
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