Actor
Emilio Rivera
Born 1961 · San Antonio, Texas, USA
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.
Acting
The Mentalist
Martin · 2008
The X-Files
Brigham · 1993
Sons of Anarchy
Marcus Alvarez · 2008
Bones
Ramon Ortez · 2005
Venom
Lobby Guard Richard · 2018
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Benito Escobar · 1999
Collateral
Paco · 2004
Bruce Almighty
Hood · 2003
Spider-Man 3
Policeman at Sand Truck · 2007
Lie to Me
Tony Calvo · 2009
Con Air
Carlos · 1997
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Bank Robber #1 · 2000
Traffic
Salazar Soldier #2 · 2000
The Shield
Navaro Quintero · 2002
My Name Is Earl
Victor · 2005
Mayans M.C.
Marcus Álvarez · 2018
ER
Emilio Cardazco · 1994
Flamin' Hot
Vacho Montañez · 2023
Weeds
El Coyote · 2005
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
Mexican Police Chief · 2008
Landman
Luis Medina · 2024
Z Nation
Escorpion · 2014
Street Kings
OG Vato · 2008
Fun with Dick and Jane
Day Laborer · 2005