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