Quick Facts
Born:
1961-02-24
Birthplace:
San Antonio, Texas, USA
Credits:
108 Total Roles
Emilio Rivera
Acting
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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.
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
Venom
Lobby Guard Richard
Spider-Man 3
Policeman at Sand Truck
Bruce Almighty
Hood
Collateral
Paco
Con Air
Carlos
The Mentalist
Martin
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Benito Escobar
The X-Files
Brigham
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Under Fire MOVIE | Valentino |
| 2025 | Cuisine de la 'Pocalypse MOVIE | Murray |
| 2024 | Landman TV | Luis Medina |
| 2024 | Holy Cash MOVIE | Actor |
| 2024 | Chuck Zito: An American Story MOVIE | Self |
| 2024 | Hot Ones Versus TV | Self |
| 2023 | The Movie Teller MOVIE | Trabajador 3 / José |
| 2023 | Dante's Hotel MOVIE | Captain Pasado |
| 2023 | Flamin' Hot MOVIE | Vacho Montañez |
| 2021 | The Upshaws TV | Barkavious |