Emilio Rivera(I)
- Actor
- Additional Crew
- Producer
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).
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).
