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Emilio Rivera

Actor

Emilio Rivera

Born February 24, 1961 in San Antonio, Texas, USA70 films

Emilio Rivera (born February 24, 1961) is a distinguished Native-Latino American businessman, entrepreneur, film and television actor, and producer, best known for his powerful portrayal of Marcus Álvarez, the president of the Mayans Motorcycle Club, in the acclaimed FX series Sons of Anarchy (2008–2014) and its spin-off Mayans M.C. (2018–2023).

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With a career spanning over three decades, the San Antonio-born actor has become one of Hollywood's most recognizable "tough guys," often cast in high-stakes crime dramas and action films such as Con Air (1997), Traffic (2000), and Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017). Beyond his signature biker roles, Rivera has displayed significant range in series like Z Nation, where he played Hector "Escorpion" Alvarez, and the Netflix coming-of-age dramedy On My Block.

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Collateral posterFirst watchCollateral20047.2as PacoCab driver Max picks up a man who offers him $600 to drive him around. But the promise of easy money sours when Max realizes his fare is an assassin.View film

Essential films

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Filmography

70 films as actor
  1. TBAPurgatory
  2. TBARZR Cyber ProtocolFelix
  3. TBAHow To Date AgainRancher
  4. TBAThe GunfighterSanchez
  5. TBABeneath the Cinder BlockHugo
  6. 2026BodymanJavier Ortega
  7. 2025Under FireValentino
  8. 2025Cuisine de la 'PocalypseMurray
  9. 2024Holy CashActor
  10. 2023The Movie TellerTrabajador 3 / José
  11. 2023Dante's HotelCaptain Pasado
  12. 2023Flamin' HotVacho Montañez
  13. 2020Ride Hard: Live FreeGauge
  14. 20193 from HellAquarius
  15. 2019El ChicanoShadow
  16. 2018VenomLobby Guard Richard
  17. 2018Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on FootJesus Alvarado
  18. 2017El Camino ChristmasVicente Cruz
  19. 2017Avenge the CrowsCarlos Santiago
  20. 2017SmartassPoco Efe
  21. 2017BadsvilleLucky Lou
  22. 201648 Hours to LiveGunner
  23. 2016Street LevelPete
  24. 2016North by El NorteBig boss
  25. 2015Hitman: Agent 47Fabian
  26. 2015Mercy for AngelsMachetto
  27. 201410 Cent PistolMelville
  28. 2014Water & PowerNorte
  29. 2014BulletSpeedy
  30. 2013American LowriderPaisa
  31. 2013Filly BrownMani
  32. 2013The Devil's in the DetailsBill Duffy
  33. 2012The Obama EffectHector Santiago
  34. 2012C'mon ManSteven
  35. 2012Act of ValorSanchez
  36. 2011Budz HouseBig Happy
  37. 2011NarcocorridoRamon
  38. 2011Platinum IllusionsBoss Hogg
  39. 2011Cinema VeriteNightwatchman
  40. 2010Cholo Comedy Slam: Stand Up and Lean Back
  41. 2010American FlyerBig Boss
  42. 2009Next Day AirBodega
  43. 2008Street KingsOG Vato
  44. 2007Delta FarceJorge
  45. 2007Spider-Man 3Policeman at Sand Truck
  46. 2006SplinterJesse
  47. 2005Fun with Dick and JaneDay Laborer
  48. 2005Harsh TimesEddy
  49. 2005Short FuseCamacho
  50. 2005Purple HeartDeputy
  51. 2004Doing Hard TimeOfficer David Teal
  52. 2004El padrino: The Latin GodfatherRudy
  53. 2004Sucker Free CityDetective Zepada
  54. 2004CollateralPaco
  55. 2004CakeFidel
  56. 2003Bruce AlmightyHood
  57. 2003A Man ApartGarza
  58. 2002Confessions of a Dangerous MindBenitez
  59. 2002High CrimesSalvadoran Man
  60. 2002Road DogzBig Joe
  61. 2002Ali G IndahouseRico
  62. 2001TomcatsSampson (uncredited)
  63. 2000TrafficSalazar Soldier #2
  64. 2000The Base 2: Guilty as ChargedPvt. Alberto Ramirerz
  65. 1999Pros & ConsCon 1
  66. 1997Con AirCarlos
  67. 1996The Cable GuyJail Inmate
  68. 1995RageJavier
  69. 1995Murder Was the CaseReporter #2
  70. 1977Thunder and LightningHoneydew Driver