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