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.
Acted in 102
2020s
- 2026
RZR Cyber Protocol
Felix
Bodyman
Javier Ortega
- 2025
Cuisine de la 'Pocalypse
Murray
- 2024
- 2023
The Movie Teller
Trabajador 3 / José
- 2021
- 2020
Love and Betrayal on the Force
George (voice)
Ride Hard: Live Free
Gauge
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
- 2016
Street Level
Pete
North by El Norte
Big boss
- 2015
Mercy for Angels
Machetto
- 2014
Gang Related
Tio Gordo · 13 episodes
- 2013
- 2012
The Obama Effect
Hector Santiago
C'mon Man
Steven
- 2011
Budz House
Big Happy
Narcocorrido
Ramon
Platinum Illusions
Boss Hogg
- 2010
Cholo Comedy Slam: Stand Up and Lean Back
Movie
American Flyer
Big Boss
2000s
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007
- 2006
Splinter
Jesse
- 2005
Kojak
TV
Short Fuse
Camacho
Purple Heart
Deputy
- 2004
Sucker Free City
Detective Zepada
Cake
Fidel
- 2003
- 2002
Road Dogz
Big Joe
- 2001
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
Pros & Cons
Con 1
- 1997
- 1996
- 1995
Rage
Javier
Murder Was the Case
Reporter #2
- 1994
- 1993
- 1992
- 1990
1970s
- 1977
Thunder and Lightning
Honeydew Driver
No release date
How To Date Again
Rancher
Beneath the Cinder Block
Hugo
Appearances3
2020s
- 2024
Chuck Zito: An American Story
Self
2010s
- 2019
To Hell and Back: The Making of 3 From Hell
Self