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.
Filmography50+ titles
Short Fuse
The Family Business
The Mentalist
Sons of Anarchy
The X-Files
Bones
The Shield
Landman
Mayans M.C.
Flamin' Hot
Law & Order: Organized Crime
Lie to Me
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
ER
My Name Is Earl
The Upshaws
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
Raines
Weeds
Z Nation
Moonlight
CSI: NY
Girlfriends
JAG
Beverly Hills, 90210
Collateral
El padrino: The Latin Godfather
Brothers and Sisters
Traffic
L.A. Heat
C'mon Man
Walker, Texas Ranger
Venom
Road Dogz
Con Air
Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot
Shark
Bruce Almighty
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
Renegade
El Chicano
Gang Related
Street Kings
Under Fire
Water & Power
Act of Valor
Spider-Man 3
Harsh Times
High Crimes