Emilio Rivera
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 (24)
Under Fire
Holy Cash
Flamin' Hot
3 from Hell
El Chicano
Venom
Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot
Hitman: Agent 47
Act of Valor
Street Kings
Spider-Man 3
Fun with Dick and Jane
Harsh Times
Collateral
El padrino: The Latin Godfather
Bruce Almighty
A Man Apart
Ali G Indahouse
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
High Crimes
Tomcats
Traffic
Con Air
