Emilio Rivera
Born February 24, 1961 (Age: 65)
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San Antonio, Texas, USA
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.
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.
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Filmography
Under Fire
2025
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as Valentino
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Age: 64
Ride Hard: Live Free
2020
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as Gauge
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Age: 58
3 from Hell
2019
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as Aquarius
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Age: 58
El Chicano
2019
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as Shadow
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Age: 58
Venom
2018
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as Lobby Guard Richard
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Age: 57
Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot
2018
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as Jesus Alvarado
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Age: 57
Hitman: Agent 47
2015
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as Fabian
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Age: 54
Act of Valor
2012
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as Sanchez
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Age: 51
Platinum Illusions
2011
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as Boss Hogg
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Age: 50
Next Day Air
2009
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as Bodega
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Age: 47
Street Kings
2008
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as OG Vato
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Age: 47
Spider-Man 3
2007
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as Policeman at Sand Truck
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Age: 46
Fun with Dick and Jane
2005
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as Day Laborer
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Age: 44
Harsh Times
2005
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as Eddy
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Age: 44
Collateral
2004
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as Paco
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Age: 43
Bruce Almighty
2003
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as Hood
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Age: 42
A Man Apart
2003
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as Garza
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Age: 42
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
2002
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as Benitez
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Age: 41
High Crimes
2002
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as Salvadoran Man
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Age: 41
Ali G Indahouse
2002
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as Rico
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Age: 41
Tomcats
2001
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as Sampson (uncredited)
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Age: 40
Traffic
2000
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as Salazar Soldier #2
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Age: 39
Con Air
1997
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as Carlos
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Age: 36
The Cable Guy
1996
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as Jail Inmate
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Age: 35