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 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.
Acting
Movie
Venom
as Lobby Guard Richard
2018
Movie
Spider-Man 3
as Policeman at Sand Truck
2007
Movie
Bruce Almighty
as Hood
2003
Movie
Collateral
as Paco
2004
Movie
Con Air
as Carlos
1997
TV
The Mentalist
as Martin
2008
TV
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as Benito Escobar
1999
TV
The X-Files
as Brigham
1993
TV
Bones
as Ramon Ortez
2005
Movie
Hitman: Agent 47
as Fabian
2015
TV
Sons of Anarchy
as Marcus Alvarez
2008
Movie
The Cable Guy
as Jail Inmate
1996
Movie
Fun with Dick and Jane
as Day Laborer
2005
Movie
Traffic
as Salazar Soldier #2
2000
Movie
Street Kings
as OG Vato
2008
TV
Lie to Me
as Tony Calvo
2009
Movie
Ali G Indahouse
as Rico
2002
TV
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
as Bank Robber #1
2000
Movie
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
as Benitez
2002
Movie
Act of Valor
as Sanchez
2012
TV
My Name Is Earl
as Victor
2005
TV
Weeds
as El Coyote
2005
TV
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
as Mexican Police Chief
2008
Movie
A Man Apart
as Garza
2003