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Emilio Rivera(I)

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Emilio Rivera in Sons of Anarchy (2008)
First there was 'House of 1000 Corpses'.  Then there was 'The Devil's Rejects'. Now, from writer/director Rob Zombie comes the next blood-soaked chapter in the most violent crime saga in history ... '3 From Hell'.
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3 from Hell (2019)
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Emilio Rivera has discovered that turning your life around is the key to making dreams come true. His acting credentials have allowed him to top the list of successful Latino actors. His resume continues to grow with starring roles in films such as High Crimes (2002) with Ashley Judd and Morgan Freeman and the much anticipated film Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002) starring George Clooney and Julia Roberts. Emilio was born in San Antonio, Texas as the oldest child of four brothers and three sisters. When Emilio was a young boy his family moved to an area of Los Angeles nicknamed Frog Town and Emilio continued to seek the attention of those around him. His first experience with acting was in his third grade production of "Rumpelstiltskin". Emilio admits his childhood was not easy growing up as a minority in a poor section of town.

Underneath the exterior Emilio's passion for acting thrived and after much soul searching Emilio decided to take his biggest risk and pursue acting. The training, discipline and extensive hours of studying changed Emilio life forever. Those around him were amazed at the positive yet radical change in Emilio and realized he had found his true passion in life. In between his time studying Emilio worked as a mechanical engineer.

His first feature role was in the TV series Renegade (1992) with Lorenzo Lamas. He left his day job behind after he landed a role in the feature film Con Air (1997) co-starring Nicolas Cage. Emilio has appeared in countless commercials, television programs and feature films including Traffic (2000), The Cable Guy (1996), NYPD Blue (1993), Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990), Walker, Texas Ranger (1993), JAG (1995), and ER (1994).
BornFebruary 24, 1961
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Emilio Rivera, Kellita Smith, Anastasia Baranova, Russell Hodgkinson, and Sydney Viengluang in Z Nation (2014)
Emilio Rivera and Kellita Smith in Z Nation (2014)
Emilio Rivera, Kellita Smith, Anastasia Baranova, Russell Hodgkinson, and Sydney Viengluang in Z Nation (2014)
Emilio Rivera, Kellita Smith, Anastasia Baranova, Russell Hodgkinson, and Sydney Viengluang in Z Nation (2014)
Emilio Rivera, Kellita Smith, Anastasia Baranova, and Russell Hodgkinson in Z Nation (2014)
Charlie Hunnam and Emilio Rivera in Sons of Anarchy (2008)
Charlie Hunnam and Emilio Rivera in Sons of Anarchy (2008)
Charlie Hunnam and Emilio Rivera in Sons of Anarchy (2008)
Emilio Rivera in Gang Related (2014)
Emilio Rivera in Sons of Anarchy (2008)
Emilio Rivera in The Shield (2002)
Emilio Rivera and Ted Alva in Sons of Anarchy (2008)

Known for

Morgan Freeman and Ashley Judd in High Crimes (2002)
High Crimes
6.3
  • Salvadoran Man
  • 2002
Tom Cruise in Collateral (2004)
Collateral
7.5
  • Paco
  • 2004
Jim Carrey in The Cable Guy (1996)
The Cable Guy
6.1
  • Jail Inmate
  • 1996
Venom (2018)
Venom
6.6
  • Lobby Guard Richard
  • 2018

Credits

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  • Flamin' Hot
    • Completed
  • Bluegrass Run
    • Pre-production
  • Cuisine de la 'Pocalypse
    • Post-production
  • Cuate
    • Pre-production
  • Born Again
    • Post-production
  • Death for Hire: The Origin of Tehk City
    • (voice)
    • Pre-production
  • Time in Between
    • Post-production
  • Season of Rage
    • Pre-production
  • Brothers of Justice
    • (rumored)
    • Pre-production
  • Street Justice
    • Pre-production
  • Duki and YG in YG Feat. Duki & Cuco: I Dance (2022)
    YG Feat. Duki & Cuco: I Dance
  • The Family Business (2018)
    The Family Business
  • JD Pardo in Mayans M.C. (2018)
    Mayans M.C.
  • Bobby Gonzalez, Carlos Lacamara, Jeffrey Licon, Ada Maris, Ayva Severy, Nitzia Chama, Elsha Kim, Maeve Garay, Trinity Jo-Li Bliss, and Oliver Alexander in The Garcias (2022)
    The Garcias
  • On My Block (2018)
    On My Block
  • Welcome to Our World (2021)
    Welcome to Our World
  • Emilio Rivera, Dave Stout, Lainee Rhodes, and Razor in Ride Hard: Live Free (2020)
    Ride Hard: Live Free
  • Richard Brake, Sheri Moon Zombie, and Bill Moseley in 3 from Hell (2019)
    3 from Hell
  • FX Mayans M.C. Season 2: First Look
  • Mayans M.C. - Inside Season 1: The Bikes
  • Mayans M.C. - Inside Season 1: Training The Cast
  • Mayans M.C. - Inside Season 1: The Mayans Table Read
  • Mayans M.C. - Inside Season 1: Meet the Brotherhood
  • Mayans M.C. - Inside Season 1: Mayans Organizational Structure
  • Venom (2018)
    Venom

Additional Crew

  • JD Pardo in Mayans M.C. (2018)
    Mayans M.C.
  • Christian Bale in Harsh Times (2005)
    Harsh Times

Producer

  • Shadow of the Gun (2017)
    Shadow of the Gun
  • Water & Power (2013)
    Water & Power
  • The Devil's in the Details (2013)
    The Devil's in the Details
  • Broken
  • Y nada más (2005)
    Y nada más
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Act of Valor
Clip 1:29
Act of Valor
Next Day Air
Clip 1:27
Next Day Air
Official Trailer
Trailer 1:51
Official Trailer
Teaser Trailer
Trailer 0:51
Teaser Trailer
Theatrical Trailer #2
Trailer 1:41
Theatrical Trailer #2
Theatrical Trailer
Trailer 0:49
Theatrical Trailer
No. 2
Trailer 2:03
No. 2
U.S. Version
Trailer 2:40
U.S. Version
Next Day Air: Trailer
Trailer 2:31
Next Day Air: Trailer
Water & Power
Trailer 1:41
Water & Power
Fade Away
Trailer 1:53
Fade Away
48 Hours to Live
Trailer 1:56
48 Hours to Live

Personal details

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    • February 24, 1961
    • San Antonio, Texas, USA
    • Yadi Valerio RiveraJune 1, 2009 - present
  • Other works
    Appears in Mobb Deep's video "Got It Twisted" (2004)
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    • 1 Interview
    • 3 Articles
    • 8 Pictorials

Did you know

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    Is also a stand-up comedian
  • Quotes
    People always say fake it till you make, I say don't ,Because if for some reason you don't make it, all that faking will catch up to you.

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