
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

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
as Bank Robber #1

Bones
2005
as Ramon Ortez

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

Landman
2024
as Luis Medina

Weeds
2005
as El Coyote

Law & Order: Organized Crime
2021
as Miguel 'El Diablo' Olivas

Brothers and Sisters
2006
as The Sponsor

My Name Is Earl
2005
as Victor

Lie to Me
2009
as Tony Calvo

Renegade
1992
as Rafe

Walker, Texas Ranger
1993
as Juan 'Loco' Morales

Girlfriends
2000
as Nick

Shark
2006
as Detective #1

Z Nation
2014
as Escorpion / 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

Hot Ones Versus
2024
as Self

The Upshaws
2021
as Barkavious

Son of the Beach
2000

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

Collateral
2004
as Paco

Bruce Almighty
2003
as Hood

Traffic
2000
as Salazar Soldier #2

Hitman: Agent 47
2015
as Fabian

Street Kings
2008
as OG Vato

Fun with Dick and Jane
2005
as Day Laborer

Flamin' Hot
2023
as Vacho Montañez

The Cable Guy
1996
as Jail Inmate

Act of Valor
2012
as Sanchez

A Man Apart
2003
as Garza

Harsh Times
2005
as Eddy

Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
2002
as Benitez

Ali G Indahouse
2002
as Rico

Tomcats
2001
as Sampson (uncredited)

High Crimes
2002
as Salvadoran Man

Delta Farce
2007
as Jorge

El Chicano
2019
as Shadow

Smartass
2017
as Poco Efe

Cinema Verite
2011
as Nightwatchman

Bullet
2014
as Speedy

3 from Hell
2019
as Aquarius

Rage
1995
as Javier

Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot
2018
as Jesus Alvarado

El Camino Christmas
2017
as Vicente Cruz

El padrino: The Latin Godfather
2004
as Rudy

Doing Hard Time
2004
as Officer David Teal

Under Fire
2025
as Valentino

Badsville
2017
as Lucky Lou

Next Day Air
2009
as Bodega

The Devil's in the Details
2013
as Bill Duffy

Water & Power
2014
as Norte

Chuck Zito: An American Story
2024
as Self

To Hell and Back: The Making of 3 From Hell
2019
as Self

The Movie Teller
2023
as Trabajador 3 / José

Thunder and Lightning
1977
as Honeydew Driver

The Base 2: Guilty as Charged
2000
as Pvt. Alberto Ramirerz

10 Cent Pistol
2014
as Melville

Avenge the Crows
2017
as Carlos Santiago

48 Hours to Live
2016
as Gunner

Dante's Hotel
2023
as Captain Pasado

Street Level
2016
as Pete

Pros & Cons
1999
as Con 1

Sucker Free City
2004
as Detective Zepada

American Lowrider
2013
as Paisa

Budz House
2011
as Big Happy

Purple Heart
2005
as Deputy

Holy Cash
2024
as Actor

Splinter
2006
as Jesse

Road Dogz
2002
as Big Joe

Filly Brown
2013
as Mani

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

American Flyer
2010
as Big Boss
Purgatory

The Obama Effect
2012
as Hector Santiago

Bodyman
2026
as Javier Ortega

Cake
2004
as Fidel

Narcocorrido
2011
as Ramon

Mercy for Angels
2015
as Machetto

North by El Norte
2016
as Big boss

Cholo Comedy Slam: Stand Up and Lean Back
2010

Cuisine de la 'Pocalypse
2025
as Murray
How To Date Again
as Rancher

Ride Hard: Live Free
2020
as Gauge

RZR Cyber Protocol
as Felix

Love and Betrayal on the Force
2020
as George (voice)
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
- Collateral (2004) — as Paco
- Bruce Almighty (2003) — as Hood
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