
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.

Spider-Man 3
2007 · as Policeman at Sand Truck

Venom
2018 · as Lobby Guard Richard

Con Air
1997 · as Carlos

Traffic
2000 · as Salazar Soldier #2

Act of Valor
2012 · as Sanchez

Bruce Almighty
2003 · as Hood

A Man Apart
2003 · as Garza

Collateral
2004 · as Paco

Hitman: Agent 47
2015 · as Fabian

Street Kings
2008 · as OG Vato

Fun with Dick and Jane
2005 · as Day Laborer

Water & Power
2014 · as Norte

Flamin' Hot
2023 · as Vacho Montañez

The Cable Guy
1996 · as Jail Inmate

High Crimes
2002 · as Salvadoran Man

Harsh Times
2005 · as Eddy

Ali G Indahouse
2002 · as Rico

Tomcats
2001 · as Sampson (uncredited)