Raúl Esparza

Biography

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.

Awards & recognition

• ★Theatre World Award · 2001
• ★Drama Desk Award — Outstanding Actor in a Musical
• ★Ovation Awards
• ☆Tony Award — Best Actor in a Play · 2009 · nominated
• ☆Tony Award — Best Featured Actor in a Play · 2008 · nominated