Max Alvarado
Max Alvarado (19 February 1929 – 6 April 1997) was a FAMAS award-winning Filipino film actor known mainly by his portrayals of villains in a career which spanned six decades. Max Alvarado was born as Gavino Maximo Teodosio in Manila. In his youth, he was a member of street gangs, as well as an itinerant manual laborer. He broke into films in 1948 as a bit player in Halik sa Bandila. Soon after, he was frequently cast as a villain in films produced by Premiere Production and its sister company, Larry Santiago Productions, as well as People's Pictures. He first gained critical notice in the 1953 film Ang Sawa Sa Lumang Simboryo directed by Gerry de Leon. For that role, he garnered a FAMAS Best Supporting Actor nomination. Ultimately, Alvarado was nominated for 5 FAMAS Best Supporting Actor nominations, winning the trophy in 1971 for Ang Kampana ng Sta. Quiteria. Alvarado was also nominated for a FAMAS Best Actor award in 1968 for Tatak Sakramentos. Beginning in 1967 with Alyas Chain Gang, he was cast in leading and supporting roles even as a romantic lead, despite his swarthy and somewhat villainous appearance. Alvarado also showcased his versatility by sometimes playing gay roles, such as in the 1978 film Gorgonia as well as Non-Villain or supporting Roles. As a villain, Alvarado was frequently cast opposite the heroic roles of Fernando Poe Jr., although he has also portrayed a supporting ally to the latter in films such as "Walang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape" alongside Paquito Diaz, also in a non-antagonist role which starred former child star Vandolph, and fellow villain actor Paquito's younger brother Romy Diaz as the main antagonist.
Known For
Credits
- 1997 · Ang Pinakamahabang Baba sa Balat ng Lupa as
- 1996 · Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan as
- 1996 · Ang Misis Kong Hoodlum as
- 1996 · Sa Iyo Ang Langit Sa Akin Ang Lupa as
- 1995 · Bikini Watch as Mayor Mukhangbato
- 1994 · Walang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape as Mando
- 1994 · Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban as
- 1994 · Abrakadabra as Siga 1
- 1993 · Dunkin Donato as Mac Dado
- 1993 · Dugo ng Panday as
- 1992 · Alabang Girls as Mr. Malabanan
- 1992 · Dito sa Pitong Gatang as
- 1991 · Manong Gang as
- 1990 · Rage to Kill as
- 1990 · Isang Salop na Bala as
- 1990 · Patigasan... ang Labanan as
- 1989 · Balbakwa as
- 1988 · Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting as Kulas
- 1988 · Kumander Ahmed Kalansalay as Kumander Maxi
- 1988 · Buy One, Take One as
- 1988 · Kambal Tuko as Father To Pak
- 1987 · Black Magic as
- 1987 · No Retreat...No Surrender...Si Kumander as
- 1987 · Humanda Ka... Ikaw ang Susunod as
- 1986 · Asong Gubat as Ka Tonyo
- 1986 · Kingkoy: Ninja Komisyon as Bald Max
- 1986 · Balimbing as
- 1986 · Ninja Kids as Hostage Taker
- 1986 · Isang Kumot, Tatlong Unan as
- 1985 · Victor Lopez Jr.: Robinhood Ng Tondo as
- 1985 · Blasting Bullets as
- 1985 · Bilang Na Ang Oras Mo as
- 1985 · Ben Tumbling as Koljack
- 1985 · Working Boys as Hostage Taker
- 1984 · Pieta: Book 2 as
- 1984 · Kapitan Inggo as
- 1983 · Pieta as
- 1983 · Kapag Buhay Ang Inutang as Maxie
- 1983 · Brando Bandido as
- 1983 · My Funny Valentine as Maxi
- 1982 · Daniel Bartolo ng Sapang Bato as
- 1982 · Labag sa batas as
- 1982 · Alyas Palos II as
- 1981 · Pagbabalik ng Panday as Lizardo
- 1981 · For Y'ur Height Only as Columbus
- 1981 · A Man Called Tolongges as Blackbird the Pirate
- 1980 · Boy Negro as
- 1980 · MIssion Terrorize Panay as
- 1980 · Dolphy's Angels as Bertong Maize
- 1980 · Darna and Ding as Giant
- 1979 · Bugoy as
- 1979 · Nang umapoy ang karagatan as
- 1979 · Max en Jess as
- 1979 · Dancing Master as
- 1979 · Ace and Queen as No Name Law Officer
- 1979 · Isa Para sa Lahat, Lahat Para sa Isa as
- 1979 · Vontes V as
- 1978 · Napoleon Agra as
- 1978 · Facundo Alitaftaf as
- 1977 · Sgt. Dalanon as
- 1977 · Gulapa as
- 1976 · Makahiya at Talahib as
- 1976 · The Rebel Hunter as
- 1976 · Barok as
- 1976 · The Interceptors as
- 1976 · Peter Pandesal as
- 1976 · Ebony, Ivory & Jade as
- 1975 · The Fantastic Sword as
- 1975 · Pagsapit ng Dilim as
- 1975 · Alat! as
- 1975 · Kapitan Kulas as
- 1975 · Marine Centipede as
- 1975 · Blood and Love on a Piece of Land as Salazar (segment 2)
- 1975 · Pagbabalik ng Lawin as Bandong
- 1974 · The Game of Death as
- 1974 · TNT Jackson as
- 1974 · Kampanerang Kuba as Berto
- 1973 · Darna and the Giants as Giant
- 1973 · Shadow of the Dragon as
- 1973 · Sto. Cristo as
- 1973 · Zoom, Zoom, Superman! as Tarzan
- 1973 · Hulihin Si Tiagong Akyat as
- 1973 · The Eagle and the Sun as
- 1973 · Karnabal as Gus
- 1972 · Santo Domingo as
- 1972 · El Vibora as Gulimbat
- 1972 · Salaginto't Salagubang as Konsorte
- 1972 · Diwata ng Kagubatan as
- 1971 · Atlas, Hari, Sota as
- 1969 · Dino Barbaro as
- 1966 · Viva Ranchera as
- 1966 · Sabotage as
- 1966 · Soliman Brothers as
- 1966 · San Bernardo as
- 1965 · Contra Señas as
- 1963 · Sigaw ng Digmaan as
- 1963 · Angkan Ng Matatapang as
- 1963 · Tahimik Ngunit Mapanganib as
- 1963 · Isputnik vs. Darna as
- 1963 · Ito Ang Maynila as
- 1962 · Hari sa Barilan as
- 1962 · Suicide Commandoes as
- 1962 · 3 Desperados as
- 1961 · The Moises Padilla Story as Berto
- 1961 · North Harbor as
- 1961 · Noli Me Tángere as Lucas
- 1960 · Akin ang Paghihiganti as
- 1960 · Kadenang Putik as
- 1960 · Prinsesa Naranja as
- 1959 · Ang Maton as
- 1959 · Rolling Rockers as
- 1958 · Pepeng Kaliwete as
- 1957 · Bicol Express as
- 1956 · Exzur as
- 1952 · Sandino as
- Future · Sgt. Marcelino Pantaleon: Saan Nagkamali ang Batas? as Senior Horazan
- 1993 · Makuha Ka sa Tingin (Kung Puede Lang) as Banong
- 1992 · Alyas Pogi 2 as Shabu distributor
- 1990 · Kalawang sa Bakal (Hudas sa Lupa) as
- 1990 · Hulihin si Nardong Toothpick as Bulldog
- 1990 · Sgt. Clarin... Bala para sa Ulo Mo as
- 1989 · Captain Yagit as Doktor
- 1989 · Bala... Dapat Kay Cris Cuenca, Public Enemy No. 1 as
- 1988 · Eagle of Manila as Badong Busangol
- 1988 · Bobo Cop as
- 1987 · Puto as Elvis
- 1987 · Feliciano Luces: Alyas Kumander Toothpick, Mindanao as
- 1986 · Clown as
- 1986 · Si Mister at Si Misis as
- 1986 · No Blood, No Surrender as
- 1986 · Muslim.357 as
- 1985 · Rambo Tan-Go Part III as
- 1985 · Inday Bote as Black Sunday
- 1985 · Isa Isa Lang as Masong
- 1984 · Ang Panday IV as Lizardo
- 1984 · Barok Goes to Hong Kong as
- 1984 · Cry of Justice as Masu
- 1984 · Hatulan si Totoy Angustia as Maxie
- 1984 · Da Best in da West as
- 1982 · Ang Panday... Ikatlong Yugto as Lizardo
- 1982 · D'Wild Wild Weng as Lupo
- 1980 · Ang Panday as Lizardo
- 1980 · Ang Pagbabalik Ni Leon Guerrero as
- 1979 · Tonyong Bayawak as
- 1978 · Tatak ng Tundo as Enteng
- 1978 · Mokong as
- 1977 · Asawa Ko Silang Lahat as
- 1977 · The Enforcer and the Pussycats as
- 1976 · Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin as
- 1975 · Mission: Get the Killers on the Loose as
- 1974 · Kung Fu Master as
- 1971 · Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria as
- 1961 · Baril sa Baril as Attorney Salazar
- 1960 · Huwag Mo Akong Limutin as
- 1956 · Lo' Waist Gang as
- 1952 · Ang Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo as
- 1950 · 48 Hours as Night Club Man