Biography
Max Alvarado (19 February 1929 – 6 April 1997) was a FAMAS award-winning Filipino film actor known mainly by his portrayals of villains in a career which spanned six decades. Max Alvarado was born as Gavino Maximo Teodosio in Manila. In his youth, he was a member of street gangs, as well as an itinerant manual laborer. He broke into films in 1948 as a bit player in Halik sa Bandila. Soon after, he was frequently cast as a villain in films produced by Premiere Production and its sister company, Larry Santiago Productions, as well as People's Pictures. He first gained critical notice in the 1953 film Ang Sawa Sa Lumang Simboryo directed by Gerry de Leon. For that role, he garnered a FAMAS Best Supporting Actor nomination. Ultimately, Alvarado was nominated for 5 FAMAS Best Supporting Actor nominations, winning the trophy in 1971 for Ang Kampana ng Sta. Quiteria. Alvarado was also nominated for a FAMAS Best Actor award in 1968 for Tatak Sakramentos. Beginning in 1967 with Alyas Chain Gang, he was cast in leading and supporting roles even as a romantic lead, despite his swarthy and somewhat villainous appearance. Alvarado also showcased his versatility by sometimes playing gay roles, such as in the 1978 film Gorgonia as well as Non-Villain or supporting Roles. As a villain, Alvarado was frequently cast opposite the heroic roles of Fernando Poe Jr., although he has also portrayed a supporting ally to the latter in films such as "Walang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape" alongside Paquito Diaz, also in a non-antagonist role which starred former child star Vandolph, and fellow villain actor Paquito's younger brother Romy Diaz as the main antagonist.
Acted in 138
1990s
- 1997
Ang Pinakamahabang Baba sa Balat ng Lupa
Movie
- 1996
Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan
Movie
Ang Misis Kong Hoodlum
Movie
Sa Iyo Ang Langit Sa Akin Ang Lupa
Movie
- 1995
Bikini Watch
Mayor Mukhangbato
- 1994
Walang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape
Mando
Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban
Movie
Abrakadabra
Siga 1
- 1993
Dunkin Donato
Mac Dado
Makuha Ka sa Tingin (Kung Puede Lang)
Banong
Dugo ng Panday
Movie
- 1992
Alyas Pogi 2
Shabu distributor
Alabang Girls
Mr. Malabanan
Dito sa Pitong Gatang
Movie
- 1991
Manong Gang
Movie
- 1990
Kalawang sa Bakal (Hudas sa Lupa)
Movie
Rage to Kill
Movie
Hulihin si Nardong Toothpick
Bulldog
Isang Salop na Bala
Movie
1980s
- 1989
Bala... Dapat Kay Cris Cuenca, Public Enemy No. 1
Movie
Balbakwa
Movie
- 1988
Eagle of Manila
Badong Busangol
Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting
Kulas
Kumander Ahmed Kalansalay
Kumander Maxi
Buy One, Take One
Movie
Bobo Cop
Movie
Kambal Tuko
Father To Pak
- 1987
Black Magic
Movie
Puto
Elvis
No Retreat...No Surrender...Si Kumander
Movie
Humanda Ka... Ikaw ang Susunod
Movie
- 1986
Clown
Movie
No Blood, No Surrender
Movie
Muslim.357
Movie
Balimbing
Movie
Isang Kumot, Tatlong Unan
Movie
- 1985
Victor Lopez Jr.: Robinhood Ng Tondo
Movie
Rambo Tan-Go Part III
Movie
Inday Bote
Black Sunday
Isa Isa Lang
Masong
Blasting Bullets
Movie
Bilang Na Ang Oras Mo
Movie
Working Boys
Hostage Taker
- 1984
Ang Panday IV
Lizardo
Pieta: Book 2
Movie
Barok Goes to Hong Kong
Movie
Cry of Justice
Masu
Da Best in da West
Movie
Kapitan Inggo
Movie
- 1983
Pieta
Movie
Kapag Buhay Ang Inutang
Maxie
Brando Bandido
Movie
My Funny Valentine
Maxi
- 1982
Ang Panday... Ikatlong Yugto
Lizardo
Daniel Bartolo ng Sapang Bato
Movie
Labag sa batas
Movie
D'Wild Wild Weng
Lupo
Alyas Palos II
Movie
- 1981
Pagbabalik ng Panday
Lizardo
For Y'ur Height Only
Columbus
A Man Called Tolongges
Blackbird the Pirate
- 1980
Ang Panday
Lizardo
Boy Negro
Movie
Ang Pagbabalik Ni Leon Guerrero
Movie
Dolphy's Angels
Bertong Maize
Darna and Ding
Giant
1970s
- 1979
Bugoy
Movie
Tonyong Bayawak
Movie
Max en Jess
Movie
Dancing Master
Movie
Isa Para sa Lahat, Lahat Para sa Isa
Movie
Vontes V
Movie
- 1978
Tatak ng Tundo
Enteng
Napoleon Agra (Mad Killer ng Caloocan)
Movie
Facundo Alitaftaf
Movie
Mokong
Movie
- 1977
Asawa Ko Silang Lahat
Movie
Sgt. Dalanon
Movie
The Enforcer and the Pussycats
Movie
- 1976
Makahiya at Talahib
Movie
Barok
Movie
The Interceptors
Movie
Peter Pandesal
Movie
Ebony, Ivory & Jade
Movie
Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin
Movie
- 1975
Pagsapit ng Dilim
Movie
Kapitan Kulas
Movie
Alat!
Movie
Marine Centipede
Movie
Blood and Love on a Piece of Land
Salazar (segment 2)
Pagbabalik ng Lawin
Bandong
Mission: Get the Killers on the Loose
Movie
- 1974
The Game of Death
Movie
Kung Fu Master
Movie
Kampanerang Kuba
Berto
- 1973
Darna and the Giants
Giant
Shadow of the Dragon
Movie
Zoom, Zoom, Superman!
Tarzan
The Eagle and the Sun
Movie
Karnabal
Gus
- 1972
Santo Domingo
Movie
El Vibora
Gulimbat
Salaginto't Salagubang
Konsorte
Diwata ng Kagubatan
Movie
- 1971
Atlas, Hari, Sota
Movie
Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria
Movie
1960s
- 1969
Dino Barbaro
Movie
- 1966
Viva Ranchera
Movie
Sabotage
Movie
Soliman Brothers
Movie
San Bernardo
Movie
- 1965
Contra Señas
Movie
- 1963
Sigaw ng Digmaan
Movie
Angkan Ng Matatapang
Movie
Tahimik Ngunit Mapanganib
Movie
Isputnik vs. Darna
Movie
Ito Ang Maynila
Movie
- 1962
Hari sa Barilan
Movie
Suicide Commandoes
Movie
3 Desperados
Movie
- 1961
The Moises Padilla Story
Berto
North Harbor
Movie
Noli Me Tángere
Lucas
Baril sa Baril
Attorney Salazar
- 1960
Akin ang Paghihiganti
Movie
Kadenang Putik
Movie
Huwag Mo Akong Limutin
Movie
Prinsesa Naranja
Movie
1950s
- 1959
Ang Maton
Movie
Rolling Rockers
Movie
- 1958
Pepeng Kaliwete
Movie
- 1957
Bicol Express
Movie
- 1956
Exzur
Movie
Lo' Waist Gang
Movie
- 1952
Sandino
Movie
- 1950
48 Hours
Night Club Man