
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.
Best Raúl Esparza Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Raúl Esparza's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Raúl Esparza.
| 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".




