Esai Morales
About 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.
Filmography(1)
| Film | Release Date | Role | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One Action | 8 Jul 2023 | Gabriel | Hit |
Career Timeline
1 films · Debut 2023
Frequent Co-stars(8)
Trailers(1)
Esai Morales – Career & Contributions to Hindi Cinema
Esai Morales is one of Indian cinema's celebrated actors, having contributed to 1 films in the Indian film industry (popularly known as Indian), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Throughout their career, Esai Morales has collaborated with some of Indian cinema's finest artists, including Christopher Mcquarrie, Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell. These on-screen partnerships have resonated strongly with audiences.
Esai Morales has worked across multiple genres in Indian cinema, including Action, Adventure, Thriller. This versatility has made them a sought-after name across all kinds of productions.
Esai Morales made their film debut in 2023 with the film Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One. Since then, they have steadily grown into one of Indian cinema's most recognised faces, building a loyal fanbase across Odisha and among the global diaspora.
Follow Esai Morales's complete filmography, songs, trailers and box office records on The Cinema Verse — the most comprehensive Indian cinema database online.
FAQs about Esai Morales
How many films has Esai Morales acted in?▼
Esai Morales has been part of 1 film in Indian, spanning genres such as Action, Adventure, Thriller.
What is Esai Morales's most popular film?▼
Esai Morales's notable films include "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One". Visit each movie page on The Cinema Verse for detailed cast, songs and review information.
What is Esai Morales's role in Indian cinema?▼
Esai Morales works as a Actor in the Indian film industry. 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 Diamon...
When did Esai Morales debut in Indian?▼
Esai Morales made their Indian debut in 2023 with the film "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One".
What genres has Esai Morales worked in?▼
Esai Morales has worked in Action (1 film), Adventure (1 film), Thriller (1 film) in their film career.