Emilio Rivera
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- February 24, 1961
- Birthplace
- San Antonio, Texas, USA
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.
Filmography
- House of Guerrero
House of Guerrero TBA
as Tio Turi
Beneath the Cinder Block TBA
as Hugo
- The Gunfighter
The Gunfighter TBA
as Sanchez
- Grit
Grit TBA
as Self
How To Date Again TBA
as Rancher
- Purgatory
Purgatory TBA
Actor
RZR Cyber Protocol 2026
as Felix
Bodyman 2026
as Javier Ortega
Under Fire 2025
as Valentino
Cuisine de la 'Pocalypse 2025
as Murray
Holy Cash 2024
as Actor
Chuck Zito: An American Story 2024
as Self
The Movie Teller 2023
as Trabajador 3 / José
Dante's Hotel 2023
as Captain Pasado
Flamin' Hot 2023
as Vacho Montañez
Love and Betrayal on the Force 2020
as George (voice)
Ride Hard: Live Free 2020
as Gauge
To Hell and Back: The Making of 3 From Hell 2019
as Self
3 from Hell 2019
as Aquarius
El Chicano 2019
as Shadow
Venom 2018
as Lobby Guard Richard
Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot 2018
as Jesus Alvarado
El Camino Christmas 2017
as Vicente Cruz
Avenge the Crows 2017
as Carlos Santiago
Smartass 2017
as Poco Efe
Badsville 2017
as Lucky Lou
48 Hours to Live 2016
as Gunner
Street Level 2016
as Pete
North by El Norte 2016
as Big boss
Hitman: Agent 47 2015
as Fabian
Mercy for Angels 2015
as Machetto
10 Cent Pistol 2014
as Melville
Water & Power 2014
as Norte
Bullet 2014
as Speedy
American Lowrider 2013
as Paisa
Filly Brown 2013
as Mani
The Devil's in the Details 2013
as Bill Duffy
The Obama Effect 2012
as Hector Santiago
C'mon Man 2012
as Steven
Act of Valor 2012
as Sanchez
Budz House 2011
as Big Happy
Narcocorrido 2011
as Ramon
Platinum Illusions 2011
as Boss Hogg
Cinema Verite 2011
as Nightwatchman
Cholo Comedy Slam: Stand Up and Lean Back 2010
Actor
American Flyer 2010
as Big Boss
Next Day Air 2009
as Bodega
Street Kings 2008
as OG Vato
Delta Farce 2007
as Jorge
Spider-Man 3 2007
as Policeman at Sand Truck
Splinter 2006
as Jesse
Fun with Dick and Jane 2005
as Day Laborer
Harsh Times 2005
as Eddy
Purple Heart 2005
as Deputy
Short Fuse 2005
as Camacho
Doing Hard Time 2004
as Officer David Teal
El padrino: The Latin Godfather 2004
as Rudy
Sucker Free City 2004
as Detective Zepada
Collateral 2004
as Paco
Cake 2004
as Fidel
Bruce Almighty 2003
as Hood
A Man Apart 2003
as Garza
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind 2002
as Benitez
High Crimes 2002
as Salvadoran Man
Road Dogz 2002
as Big Joe
Ali G Indahouse 2002
as Rico
Tomcats 2001
as Sampson (uncredited)
Traffic 2000
as Salazar Soldier #2
The Base 2: Guilty as Charged 2000
as Pvt. Alberto Ramirerz
Pros & Cons 1999
as Con 1
Con Air 1997
as Carlos
The Cable Guy 1996
as Jail Inmate
Rage 1995
as Javier
My Family 1995
as Tamalito
Murder Was the Case 1995
as Reporter #2
Thunder and Lightning 1977
as Honeydew Driver
Credits from TMDB.