Emilio Rivera
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Pros & Cons
as Con 1
1999
High Crimes
as Salvadoran Man
2002
Tomcats
as Sampson (uncredited)
2001
Harsh Times
as Eddy
2005
Ali G Indahouse
as Rico
2002
Splinter
as Jesse
2006
The Cable Guy
as Jail Inmate
1996
Rage
as Javier
1995
Act of Valor
as Sanchez
2012
El padrino: The Latin Godfather
as Rudy
2004
Budz House
as Big Happy
2011
The Base 2: Guilty as Charged
as Pvt. Alberto Ramirerz
2000
Road Dogz
as Big Joe
2002
Delta Farce
as Jorge
2007
The Devil's in the Details
as Bill Duffy
2013
The Movie Teller
as Trabajador 3 / José
2023
American Lowrider
as Paisa
2013
Hitman: Agent 47
as Fabian
2015
Dante's Hotel
as Captain Pasado
2023
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
as Benitez
2002
TV Appearances
Titus
as Castro
2000
Son of the Beach
2000
Sons of Anarchy
as Marcus Alvarez
2008
Brothers and Sisters
as The Sponsor
2006
Renegade
as Rafe
1992
Shark
as Detective #1
2006
Beverly Hills, 90210
as Felipe
1990
Bones
as Ramon Ortez
2005
My Name Is Earl
as Victor
2005
L.A. Heat
1999
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
as Bank Robber #1
2000
CSI: NY
as Little Stevie
2004