Emilio Rivera

Emilio Rivera

Known For

Con Air

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.

Movies Featuring Emilio Rivera

The Movie Teller

The Movie Teller (2023)

as Trabajador 3 / José
Dante's Hotel

Dante's Hotel (2023)

as Captain Pasado
Flamin' Hot

Flamin' Hot (2023)

as Vacho Montañez
Venom

Venom (2018)

as Lobby Guard Richard
Avenge the Crows

Avenge the Crows (2017)

as Carlos Santiago
The Obama Effect

The Obama Effect (2012)

as Hector Santiago
Cinema Verite

Cinema Verite (2011)

as Nightwatchman
Spider-Man 3

Spider-Man 3 (2007)

as Policeman at Sand Truck
Doing Hard Time

Doing Hard Time (2004)

as Officer David Teal
Sucker Free City

Sucker Free City (2004)

as Detective Zepada
High Crimes

High Crimes (2002)

as Salvadoran Man
Tomcats

Tomcats (2001)

as Sampson (uncredited)
Traffic

Traffic (2000)

as Salazar Soldier #2