Emilio Rivera
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
- 2025 · Under Fire as Valentino
- 2024 · Landman as Luis Medina
- 2024 · Hot Ones Versus as Self
- 2023 · Flamin' Hot as Vacho Montañez
- 2021 · The Upshaws as Barkavious
- 2021 · Law & Order: Organized Crime as Miguel 'El Diablo' Olivas
- 2018 · Carl Weber's The Family Business as Alejandro Zuniga
- 2018 · Venom as Lobby Guard Richard
- 2018 · Mayans M.C. as Marcus Álvarez
- 2018 · Mayans M.C. as Marcus Alvarez
- 2015 · Hitman: Agent 47 as Fabian
- 2014 · Z Nation as Escorpion
- 2014 · Z Nation as Hector Alvarez/Escorpion
- 2014 · Z Nation as Hector Alvarez
- 2014 · Z Nation as Hector
- 2014 · Gang Related as Tio Gordo
- 2012 · Act of Valor as Sanchez
- 2009 · Lie to Me as Tony Calvo
- 2008 · The Mentalist as Martin
- 2008 · Sons of Anarchy as Marcus Alvarez
- 2008 · Street Kings as OG Vato
- 2008 · Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles as Mexican Police Chief
- 2007 · Moonlight as Chemma Tejada
- 2007 · Spider-Man 3 as Policeman at Sand Truck
- 2007 · Raines as
- 2006 · Brothers and Sisters as The Sponsor
- 2006 · Shark as Detective #1
- 2006 · Splinter as Jesse
- 2005 · Fun with Dick and Jane as Day Laborer
- 2005 · My Name Is Earl as Victor
- 2005 · Bones as Ramon Ortez
- 2005 · Weeds as El Coyote
- 2005 · Kojak as
- 2004 · CSI: NY as Little Stevie
- 2004 · Collateral as Paco
- 2003 · Bruce Almighty as Hood
- 2002 · The Shield as Navaro Quintero
- 2000 · Traffic as Salazar Soldier #2
- 2000 · CSI: Crime Scene Investigation as Bank Robber #1
- 2000 · Girlfriends as Nick
- 2000 · Titus as Castro
- 2000 · Son of the Beach as
- 1999 · Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as Benito Escobar
- 1999 · L.A. Heat as
- 1997 · Con Air as Carlos
- 1996 · The Cable Guy as Jail Inmate
- 1995 · JAG as Drug Runner
- 1994 · ER as Emilio Cardazco
- 1993 · The X-Files as Brigham
- 1993 · Walker, Texas Ranger as Juan 'Loco' Morales
- 1992 · Renegade as Rafe
- 1990 · Beverly Hills, 90210 as Felipe
- Future · Purgatory as
- 2025 · Cuisine de la 'Pocalypse as Murray
- 2024 · Holy Cash as Actor
- 2024 · Chuck Zito: An American Story as Self
- 2023 · The Movie Teller as Trabajador 3 / José
- 2023 · Dante's Hotel as Captain Pasado
- 2020 · Ride Hard: Live Free as Gauge
- 2019 · 3 from Hell as Aquarius
- 2019 · To Hell and Back: The Making of 3 From Hell as Self
- 2019 · El Chicano as Shadow
- 2018 · Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot as Jesus Alvarado
- 2017 · El Camino Christmas as Vicente Cruz
- 2017 · Avenge the Crows as Carlos Santiago
- 2017 · Smartass as Poco Efe
- 2017 · Badsville as Lucky Lou
- 2016 · 48 Hours to Live as Gunner
- 2016 · Street Level as Pete
- 2016 · North by El Norte as Big boss
- 2015 · Mercy for Angels as Machetto
- 2014 · 10 Cent Pistol as Melville
- 2014 · Water & Power as Norte
- 2014 · Bullet as Speedy
- 2013 · American Lowrider as Paisa
- 2013 · Filly Brown as Mani
- 2013 · The Devil's in the Details as Bill Duffy
- 2012 · The Obama Effect as Hector Santiago
- 2012 · C'mon Man as Steven
- 2011 · Budz House as Big Happy
- 2011 · Narcocorrido as Ramon
- 2011 · Platinum Illusions as Boss Hogg
- 2011 · Cinema Verite as Nightwatchman
- 2010 · Cholo Comedy Slam: Stand Up and Lean Back as
- 2010 · American Flyer as Big Boss
- 2009 · Next Day Air as Bodega
- 2007 · Delta Farce as Jorge
- 2005 · Harsh Times as Eddy
- 2005 · Purple Heart as Deputy
- 2005 · Short Fuse as Camacho
- 2004 · Doing Hard Time as Officer David Teal
- 2004 · El padrino: The Latin Godfather as Rudy
- 2004 · Sucker Free City as Detective Zepada
- 2004 · Cake as Fidel
- 2003 · A Man Apart as Garza
- 2002 · Confessions of a Dangerous Mind as Benitez
- 2002 · High Crimes as Salvadoran Man
- 2002 · Road Dogz as Big Joe
- 2002 · Ali G Indahouse as Rico
- 2001 · Tomcats as Sampson (uncredited)
- 2000 · The Base 2: Guilty as Charged as Pvt. Alberto Ramirerz
- 1999 · Pros & Cons as Con 1
- 1995 · Rage as Javier
- 1995 · Murder Was the Case as Reporter #2
- 1977 · Thunder and Lightning as Honeydew Driver
- Future · RZR Cyber Protocol as Felix