Emilio Rivera
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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). 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.
Known for
Credits
Spider-Man 3 (2007)
as Policeman at Sand Truck
Venom (2018)
as Lobby Guard Richard
Con Air (1997)
as Carlos
Bruce Almighty (2003)
as Hood
Collateral (2004)
as Paco
Street Kings (2008)
as OG Vato
Hitman: Agent 47 (2015)
as Fabian
Act of Valor (2012)
as Sanchez
Traffic (2000)
as Salazar Soldier #2
Flamin' Hot (2023)
as Vacho Montañez
A Man Apart (2003)
as Garza
The Cable Guy (1996)
as Jail Inmate
High Crimes (2002)
as Salvadoran Man
Fun with Dick and Jane (2005)
as Day Laborer
Ali G Indahouse (2002)
as Rico
Harsh Times (2005)
as Eddy
El padrino: The Latin Godfather (2004)
as Rudy
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002)
as Benitez
3 from Hell (2019)
as Aquarius
Under Fire (2025)
as Valentino
El Chicano (2019)
as Shadow
Delta Farce (2007)
as Jorge
Water & Power (2014)
as Norte
Doing Hard Time (2004)
as Officer David Teal
Tomcats (2001)
as Sampson (uncredited)
Filly Brown (2013)
as Mani
Next Day Air (2009)
as Bodega
Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot (2018)
as Jesus Alvarado
The Devil's in the Details (2013)
as Bill Duffy
Badsville (2017)
as Lucky Lou
El Camino Christmas (2017)
as Vicente Cruz
Pros & Cons (1999)
as Con 1
Cinema Verite (2011)
as Nightwatchman
Holy Cash (2024)
as Actor
Road Dogz (2002)
as Big Joe
The Movie Teller (2023)
as Trabajador 3 / José
Smartass (2017)
as Poco Efe
Bullet (2014)
as Speedy
C'mon Man (2012)
as Steven
Chuck Zito: An American Story (2024)
as Self
48 Hours to Live (2016)
as Gunner
Avenge the Crows (2017)
as Carlos Santiago
Purple Heart (2005)
as Deputy
Rage (1995)
as Javier
Budz House (2011)
as Big Happy
Sucker Free City (2004)
as Detective Zepada
10 Cent Pistol (2014)
as Melville
Thunder and Lightning (1977)
as Honeydew Driver
Splinter (2006)
as Jesse
Dante's Hotel (2023)
as Captain Pasado
Street Level (2016)
as Pete
Short Fuse (2005)
as Camacho
American Lowrider (2013)
as Paisa
The Base 2: Guilty as Charged (2000)
as Pvt. Alberto Ramirerz
The Obama Effect (2012)
as Hector Santiago
Murder Was the Case (1995)
as Reporter #2
Purgatory (—)
Actor
To Hell and Back: The Making of 3 From Hell (2019)
as Self
American Flyer (2010)
as Big Boss
North by El Norte (2016)
as Big boss
Love and Betrayal on the Force (2020)
as George (voice)
Bodyman (2026)
as Javier Ortega
Narcocorrido (2011)
as Ramon
Cake (2004)
as Fidel
Cuisine de la 'Pocalypse (2025)
as Murray
How To Date Again (—)
as Rancher
RZR Cyber Protocol (—)
as Felix
Cholo Comedy Slam: Stand Up and Lean Back (2010)
Actor
Mercy for Angels (2015)
as Machetto
Ride Hard: Live Free (2020)
as Gauge
Platinum Illusions (2011)
as Boss Hogg
Grit (—)
as Self