Emilio Rivera
Known for Acting
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
2007
as Policeman at Sand Truck
Venom
2018
as Lobby Guard Richard
Con Air
1997
as Carlos
Collateral
2004
as Paco
Bruce Almighty
2003
as Hood
Hitman: Agent 47
2015
as Fabian
Traffic
2000
as Salazar Soldier #2
Street Kings
2008
as OG Vato
Act of Valor
2012
as Sanchez
The Cable Guy
1996
as Jail Inmate
Flamin' Hot
2023
as Vacho Montañez
Fun with Dick and Jane
2005
as Day Laborer
High Crimes
2002
as Salvadoran Man
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
2002
as Benitez
Ali G Indahouse
2002
as Rico
A Man Apart
2003
as Garza
El padrino: The Latin Godfather
2004
as Rudy
Under Fire
2025
as Valentino
El Chicano
2019
as Shadow
Harsh Times
2005
as Eddy