Emilio Rivera
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.
TV Shows(34)
Landman
Luis Medina
2024
Hot Ones Versus
Self
2024
The Upshaws
Barkavious
2021
Law & Order: Organized Crime
Miguel 'El Diablo' Olivas
2021
Carl Weber's The Family Business
Alejandro Zuniga
2018
Mayans M.C.
Marcus Álvarez
2018
Z Nation
Escorpion
2014
Gang Related
Tio Gordo
2014
Lie to Me
Tony Calvo
2009
The Mentalist
Martin
2008
Sons of Anarchy
Marcus Alvarez
2008
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
Mexican Police Chief
2008
Moonlight
Chemma Tejada
2007
Raines
2007
Brothers and Sisters
The Sponsor
2006
Shark
Detective #1
2006
My Name Is Earl
Victor
2005
Bones
Ramon Ortez
2005
Weeds
El Coyote
2005
Kojak
2005
CSI: NY
Little Stevie
2004
The Shield
Navaro Quintero
2002
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Bank Robber #1
2000
Girlfriends
Nick
2000
Titus
Castro
2000
Son of the Beach
2000
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Benito Escobar
1999
L.A. Heat
1999
JAG
Drug Runner
1995
ER
Emilio Cardazco
1994
The X-Files
Brigham
1993
Walker, Texas Ranger
Juan 'Loco' Morales
1993
Renegade
Rafe
1992
Beverly Hills, 90210
Felipe
1990
Movies(71)
Bodyman
Javier Ortega
2026
Under Fire
Valentino
2025
Cuisine de la 'Pocalypse
Murray
2025
Holy Cash
Actor
2024
Chuck Zito: An American Story
Self
2024
The Movie Teller
Trabajador 3 / José
2023
Dante's Hotel
Captain Pasado
2023
Flamin' Hot
Vacho Montañez
2023
Love and Betrayal on the Force
George (voice)
2020
Ride Hard: Live Free
Gauge
2020
3 from Hell
Aquarius
2019
To Hell and Back: The Making of 3 From Hell
Self
2019
El Chicano
Shadow
2019
Venom
Lobby Guard Richard
2018
Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot
Jesus Alvarado
2018
El Camino Christmas
Vicente Cruz
2017
Avenge the Crows
Carlos Santiago
2017
Smartass
Poco Efe
2017
Badsville
Lucky Lou
2017
48 Hours to Live
Gunner
2016
Street Level
Pete
2016
North by El Norte
Big boss
2016
Hitman: Agent 47
Fabian
2015
Mercy for Angels
Machetto
2015
10 Cent Pistol
Melville
2014
Water & Power
Norte
2014
Bullet
Speedy
2014
American Lowrider
Paisa
2013
Filly Brown
Mani
2013
The Devil's in the Details
Bill Duffy
2013
The Obama Effect
Hector Santiago
2012
C'mon Man
Steven
2012
Act of Valor
Sanchez
2012
Budz House
Big Happy
2011
Narcocorrido
Ramon
2011
Platinum Illusions
Boss Hogg
2011
Cinema Verite
Nightwatchman
2011
Cholo Comedy Slam: Stand Up and Lean Back
2010
American Flyer
Big Boss
2010
Next Day Air
Bodega
2009
Street Kings
OG Vato
2008
Delta Farce
Jorge
2007
Spider-Man 3
Policeman at Sand Truck
2007
Splinter
Jesse
2006
Fun with Dick and Jane
Day Laborer
2005
Harsh Times
Eddy
2005
Short Fuse
Camacho
2005
Purple Heart
Deputy
2005
Doing Hard Time
Officer David Teal
2004
El padrino: The Latin Godfather
Rudy
2004
Sucker Free City
Detective Zepada
2004
Collateral
Paco
2004
Cake
Fidel
2004
Bruce Almighty
Hood
2003
A Man Apart
Garza
2003
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
Benitez
2002
High Crimes
Salvadoran Man
2002
Road Dogz
Big Joe
2002
Ali G Indahouse
Rico
2002
Tomcats
Sampson (uncredited)
2001
Traffic
Salazar Soldier #2
2000
The Base 2: Guilty as Charged
Pvt. Alberto Ramirerz
2000
Pros & Cons
Con 1
1999
Con Air
Carlos
1997
The Cable Guy
Jail Inmate
1996
Rage
Javier
1995
Murder Was the Case
Reporter #2
1995
Thunder and Lightning
Honeydew Driver
1977
Purgatory
RZR Cyber Protocol
Felix
How To Date Again
Rancher