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