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