Emilio Rivera
Acting
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Acting Credits
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-...
Known For
Filmography
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
Hot Ones Versus
2024
as Self
Landman
2024
as Luis Medina
The Movie Teller
2023
as Trabajador 3 / José
Dante's Hotel
2023
as Captain Pasado
Flamin' Hot
2023
as Vacho Montañez
The Upshaws
2021
as Barkavious
Law & Order: Organized Crime
2021
as Miguel 'El Diablo' Olivas
Ride Hard: Live Free
2020
as Gauge
Love and Betrayal on the Force
2020
as George (voice)
3 from Hell
2019
as Aquarius
El Chicano
2019
as Shadow
To Hell and Back: The Making of 3 From Hell
2019
as Self
Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot
2018
as Jesus Alvarado
Venom
2018
as Lobby Guard Richard
Mayans M.C.
2018
as Marcus Álvarez
Mayans M.C.
2018
as Marcus Alvarez
Carl Weber's The Family Business
2018
as Alejandro Zuniga
Smartass
2017
as Poco Efe
Avenge the Crows
2017
as Carlos Santiago
El Camino Christmas
2017
as Vicente Cruz
Badsville
2017
as Lucky Lou
48 Hours to Live
2016
as Gunner
North by El Norte
2016
as Big boss
Street Level
2016
as Pete
Hitman: Agent 47
2015
as Fabian
Mercy for Angels
2015
as Machetto
Bullet
2014
as Speedy
Water & Power
2014
as Norte
10 Cent Pistol
2014
as Melville
Gang Related
2014
as Tio Gordo
Z Nation
2014
as Escorpion
Z Nation
2014
as Hector Alvarez/Escorpion
Z Nation
2014
as Hector Alvarez
Z Nation
2014
as Hector
The Devil's in the Details
2013
as Bill Duffy
American Lowrider
2013
as Paisa
Filly Brown
2013
as Mani
Act of Valor
2012
as Sanchez
C'mon Man
2012
as Steven
The Obama Effect
2012
as Hector Santiago
Budz House
2011
as Big Happy
Cinema Verite
2011
as Nightwatchman
Platinum Illusions
2011
as Boss Hogg
Narcocorrido
2011
as Ramon
American Flyer
2010
as Big Boss
Cholo Comedy Slam: Stand Up and Lean Back
2010
Next Day Air
2009
as Bodega
Lie to Me
2009
as Tony Calvo
Street Kings
2008
as OG Vato
Sons of Anarchy
2008
as Marcus Alvarez
The Mentalist
2008
as Martin
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
2008
as Mexican Police Chief
Delta Farce
2007
as Jorge
Spider-Man 3
2007
as Policeman at Sand Truck
Moonlight
2007
as Chemma Tejada
Raines
2007
Splinter
2006
as Jesse
Brothers and Sisters
2006
as The Sponsor
Shark
2006
as Detective #1
Harsh Times
2005
as Eddy
Short Fuse
2005
as Camacho
Fun with Dick and Jane
2005
as Day Laborer
Purple Heart
2005
as Deputy
Bones
2005
as Ramon Ortez
My Name Is Earl
2005
as Victor
Kojak
2005
Weeds
2005
as El Coyote
El padrino: The Latin Godfather
2004
as Rudy
Sucker Free City
2004
as Detective Zepada
Collateral
2004
as Paco
Cake
2004
as Fidel
Doing Hard Time
2004
as Officer David Teal
CSI: NY
2004
as Little Stevie
A Man Apart
2003
as Garza
Bruce Almighty
2003
as Hood
High Crimes
2002
as Salvadoran Man
Ali G Indahouse
2002
as Rico
Road Dogz
2002
as Big Joe
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
2002
as Benitez
The Shield
2002
as Navaro Quintero
Tomcats
2001
as Sampson (uncredited)
The Base 2: Guilty as Charged
2000
as Pvt. Alberto Ramirerz
Traffic
2000
as Salazar Soldier #2
Titus
2000
as Castro
Son of the Beach
2000
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
as Bank Robber #1
Girlfriends
2000
as Nick
Pros & Cons
1999
as Con 1
L.A. Heat
1999
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
as Benito Escobar
Con Air
1997
as Carlos
The Cable Guy
1996
as Jail Inmate
Rage
1995
as Javier
Murder Was the Case
1995
as Reporter #2
JAG
1995
as Drug Runner
ER
1994
as Emilio Cardazco
Walker, Texas Ranger
1993
as Juan 'Loco' Morales
The X-Files
1993
as Brigham
Renegade
1992
as Rafe
Beverly Hills, 90210
1990
as Felipe
Thunder and Lightning
1977
as Honeydew Driver