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.

Emilio Rivera is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 35 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Hot Ones Versus (2024), Flamin' Hot (2023), 3 from Hell (2019), Carl Weber's The Family Business (2018), Mayans M.C. (2018), Hitman: Agent 47 (2015), Act of Valor (2012), Harsh Times (2005). The recorded credits span 1990 to 2024, including 9 movies and 26 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.