Esai Morales in American actor, activist and performing artist who launched his feature film career as Paco Moreno in Bad Boys opposite Sean Penn. He has since appeared in several classic movies including La Bamba and Fast Food Nation. He is currently starring in HBO’s The Brink and the television adaptation of Robert Rodriguez television series From Dust Till Dawn. He can also in a reoccurring role on Criminal Minds (CBS) as Bureau Unit Chief Matt Cruz.

The Brooklyn born actor is a graduate of New York's High School for the Performing Arts. An outspoken activist, he's a favorite of both late night network talk shows and cable series.

Esai has been a spokesperson for the Screen Actors Guild and was recently a candidate for the president of SAG. Throughout his career Esai Morales has been an advocate for countless charities and causes - including literacy, environment, health, immigration, arts funding and social justice issues.

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