Emilio Rivera
Actor
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.
Filmography
Spider-Man 3
as Policeman at Sand Truck 2007
Bruce Almighty
as Hood 2003
Collateral
as Paco 2004
Con Air
as Carlos 1997
Hitman: Agent 47
as Fabian 2015
Fun with Dick and Jane
as Day Laborer 2005
The Cable Guy
as Jail Inmate 1996
Traffic
as Salazar Soldier #2 2000
Street Kings
as OG Vato 2008
Ali G Indahouse
as Rico 2002
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
as Benitez 2002
Act of Valor
as Sanchez 2012
A Man Apart
as Garza 2003
High Crimes
as Salvadoran Man 2002
Flamin' Hot
as Vacho Montañez 2023
Harsh Times
as Eddy 2005