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.
as Rancher
as Self
as Sanchez
as Hugo
as Tio Turi
as Felix
as Javier Ortega
as Valentino
as Murray
as Luis Medina(2 eps)
as Actor
as Self(1 ep)
as Trabajador 3 / José
as Captain Pasado
as Vacho Montañez
as Barkavious(2 eps)
as Miguel 'El Diablo' Olivas(1 ep)
as George (voice)
as Gauge
as Aquarius
as Shadow
as Alejandro Zuniga(41 eps)
as Lobby Guard Richard
as Marcus Álvarez(10 eps)
as Marcus Alvarez(31 eps)
as Jesus Alvarado
as Vicente Cruz
as Carlos Santiago
as Poco Efe
as Lucky Lou
as Gunner
as Pete
as Big boss
as Fabian
as Machetto
as Escorpion(5 eps)
as Hector Alvarez/Escorpion(1 ep)
as Hector Alvarez(3 eps)
as Hector(2 eps)
as Melville
as Tio Gordo(13 eps)
as Norte
as Speedy
as Paisa
as Mani
as Bill Duffy
as Hector Santiago
as Steven
as Sanchez
as Big Happy
as Ramon
as Boss Hogg
as Nightwatchman
as Big Boss
as Bodega
as Tony Calvo(1 ep)
as Martin(1 ep)
as Marcus Alvarez(32 eps)
as OG Vato
as Mexican Police Chief(1 ep)
as Chemma Tejada(1 ep)
as Jorge
as Policeman at Sand Truck
as The Sponsor(1 ep)
as Detective #1(1 ep)
as Jesse
as Day Laborer
as Victor(2 eps)
as Ramon Ortez(1 ep)
as Eddy
as El Coyote(4 eps)
as Camacho
as Deputy
as Officer David Teal
as Little Stevie(1 ep)
as Detective Zepada
as Paco
as Fidel
as Hood
as Garza
as Benitez
as Salvadoran Man
as Big Joe
as Rico
as Navaro Quintero(2 eps)
as Sampson (uncredited)
as Salazar Soldier #2
as Pvt. Alberto Ramirerz
as Bank Robber #1(1 ep)
as Nick(1 ep)
as Castro(1 ep)
as Benito Escobar(1 ep)
as Con 1
as Carlos
as Jail Inmate
as Javier
as Drug Runner(1 ep)
as Tamalito
as Reporter #2
as Emilio Cardazco(1 ep)
as Brigham(1 ep)
as Juan 'Loco' Morales(1 ep)
as Rafe(1 ep)
as Felipe(1 ep)
as Honeydew Driver