Raúl Esparza
ActingAbout Raúl Esparza
Raúl Eduardo Esparza (born October 24, 1970) is an American actor. Considered one of Broadway's most prominent leading men since the 2000s, he is best known for his Tony Award-nominated performance as Bobby in the 2006 Broadway revival of Company and for his television role as New York Assistant District Attorney (ADA) Rafael Barba in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, where he had a recurring role in Season 14 and was promoted to a series regular in Seasons 15 to 19.
Raúl Esparza Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Raúl Esparza reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 16 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Raúl Esparza's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 56% of Raúl Esparza's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Getting the Old Scent Again: Reimagining Red Dragon, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Raúl Esparza Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Raúl Esparza's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Raúl Esparza has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway's Best | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Glimpse | Tony | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Bring Me to Light | Performer | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Road Show | Wilson Mizner | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Ferdinand | Moreno (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Elián | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Custody | Luis Sanjuro | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Getting the Old Scent Again: Reimagining Red Dragon | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | One Singular Sensation! Celebrating Marvin Hamlisch | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Trouble in the Heights | Nevada | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | My Soul to Take | Abel | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Company: A Musical Comedy | Bobby | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Find Me Guilty | Tony Compagna | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Chess (Actor's Fund of America Concert) | The Arbiter | Flop | Similar → |
Raúl Esparza - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Raúl Esparza?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Raúl Esparza is "Getting the Old Scent Again: Reimagining Red Dragon" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Raúl Esparza acted in?
Raúl Esparza has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Raúl Esparza?
Other notable films include "The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU", "Trouble in the Heights", and "Company: A Musical Comedy".