Emilio Rivera
Known for Acting · 106 credits
- Born
- 1961-02-24 (age 65)
- Place of birth
- San Antonio, Texas, USA
- Also known as
- امیلیو ریورا
Biography
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
TV Shows (34)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
as Benito Escobar
The Mentalist
2008
as Martin
Bones
2005
as Ramon Ortez
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
as Bank Robber #1
The X-Files
1993
as Brigham
Sons of Anarchy
2008
as Marcus Alvarez
ER
1994
as Emilio Cardazco
JAG
1995
as Drug Runner
Beverly Hills, 90210
1990
as Felipe
CSI: NY
2004
as Little Stevie
The Shield
2002
as Navaro Quintero
Weeds
2005
as El Coyote
Landman
2024
as Luis Medina
My Name Is Earl
2005
as Victor
Brothers and Sisters
2006
as The Sponsor
Law & Order: Organized Crime
2021
as Miguel 'El Diablo' Olivas
Renegade
1992
as Rafe
Lie to Me
2009
as Tony Calvo
Shark
2006
as Detective #1
Walker, Texas Ranger
1993
as Juan 'Loco' Morales
Girlfriends
2000
as Nick
Z Nation
2014
as Hector Alvarez/Escorpion
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
2008
as Mexican Police Chief
Mayans M.C.
2018
as Marcus Álvarez / Marcus Alvarez
Titus
2000
as Castro
Carl Weber's The Family Business
2018
as Alejandro Zuniga
The Upshaws
2021
as Barkavious
Son of the Beach
2000
Hot Ones Versus
2024
as Self
Moonlight
2007
as Chemma Tejada
L.A. Heat
1999
Raines
2007
Gang Related
2014
as Tio Gordo
Kojak
2005
Movies (72)
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
Traffic
2000
as Salazar Soldier #2
Hitman: Agent 47
2015
as Fabian
Street Kings
2008
as OG Vato
The Cable Guy
1996
as Jail Inmate
Flamin' Hot
2023
as Vacho Montañez
Fun with Dick and Jane
2005
as Day Laborer
Act of Valor
2012
as Sanchez
High Crimes
2002
as Salvadoran Man
A Man Apart
2003
as Garza
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
2002
as Benitez
Ali G Indahouse
2002
as Rico
Tomcats
2001
as Sampson (uncredited)
Harsh Times
2005
as Eddy
Delta Farce
2007
as Jorge
Cinema Verite
2011
as Nightwatchman
El Chicano
2019
as Shadow
Bullet
2014
as Speedy
Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot
2018
as Jesus Alvarado
Smartass
2017
as Poco Efe
3 from Hell
2019
as Aquarius
Under Fire
2025
as Valentino
Rage
1995
as Javier
El padrino: The Latin Godfather
2004
as Rudy
The Devil's in the Details
2013
as Bill Duffy
Doing Hard Time
2004
as Officer David Teal
Badsville
2017
as Lucky Lou
El Camino Christmas
2017
as Vicente Cruz
Water & Power
2014
as Norte
The Movie Teller
2023
as Trabajador 3 / José
Dante's Hotel
2023
as Captain Pasado
Avenge the Crows
2017
as Carlos Santiago
Next Day Air
2009
as Bodega
Sucker Free City
2004
as Detective Zepada
Pros & Cons
1999
as Con 1
Chuck Zito: An American Story
2024
as Self
10 Cent Pistol
2014
as Melville
The Base 2: Guilty as Charged
2000
as Pvt. Alberto Ramirerz
To Hell and Back: The Making of 3 From Hell
2019
as Self
Splinter
2006
as Jesse
American Lowrider
2013
as Paisa
Filly Brown
2013
as Mani
Thunder and Lightning
1977
as Honeydew Driver
Budz House
2011
as Big Happy
Road Dogz
2002
as Big Joe
Holy Cash
2024
as Actor
48 Hours to Live
2016
as Gunner
Street Level
2016
as Pete
Purple Heart
2005
as Deputy
Platinum Illusions
2011
as Boss Hogg
Murder Was the Case
1995
as Reporter #2
C'mon Man
2012
as Steven
Short Fuse
2005
as Camacho
Narcocorrido
2011
as Ramon
Cake
2004
as Fidel
American Flyer
2010
as Big Boss
Purgatory
The Obama Effect
2012
as Hector Santiago
How To Date Again
as Rancher
Mercy for Angels
2015
as Machetto
Bodyman
2026
as Javier Ortega
Cholo Comedy Slam: Stand Up and Lean Back
2010
North by El Norte
2016
as Big boss
Love and Betrayal on the Force
2020
as George (voice)
Cuisine de la 'Pocalypse
2025
as Murray
Ride Hard: Live Free
2020
as Gauge
RZR Cyber Protocol
as Felix
Grit
as Self
About 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 A… With 106 credits spanning from 1977 to 2026, Emilio Rivera has appeared in 72 films and 34 TV shows.
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Most Popular Emilio Rivera Movies
- 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
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