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