Acting · Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines · Born February 19, 1929
Max Alvarado (19 February 1929 – 6 April 1997) was a FAMAS award-winning Filipino film actor known mainly by his portrayals of villains in a career which spanned six decades. Max Alvarado was born as Gavino Maximo Teodosio in Manila. In his youth, he was a member of street gangs, as well as an itinerant manual laborer. He broke into films in 1948 as a bit player in Halik sa Bandila. Soon after, he was frequently cast as a villain in films produced by Premiere Production and its sister company, Larry Santiago Productions, as well as People's Pictures. He first gained critical notice in the 1953 film Ang Sawa Sa Lumang Simboryo directed by Gerry de Leon. For that role, he garnered a FAMAS Best Supporting Actor nomination. Ultimately, Alvarado was nominated for 5 FAMAS Best Supporting Actor nominations, winning the trophy in 1971 for Ang Kampana ng Sta. Quiteria. Alvarado was also nominated for a FAMAS Best Actor award in 1968 for Tatak Sakramentos. Beginning in 1967 with Alyas Chain Gang, he was cast in leading and supporting roles even as a romantic lead, despite his swarthy and somewhat villainous appearance. Alvarado also showcased his versatility by sometimes playing gay roles, such as in the 1978 film Gorgonia as well as Non-Villain or supporting Roles. As a villain, Alvarado was frequently cast opposite the heroic roles of Fernando Poe Jr., although he has also portrayed a supporting ally to the latter in films such as "Walang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape" alongside Paquito Diaz, also in a non-antagonist role which starred former child star Vandolph, and fellow villain actor Paquito's younger brother Romy Diaz as the main antagonist.
MovieAng Pinakamahabang Baba sa Balat ng Lupa
1997
MovieAng Syota Kong Balikbayan
1996
MovieAng Misis Kong Hoodlum
1996
MovieSa Iyo Ang Langit Sa Akin Ang Lupa
1996
MovieBikini Watch
1995
as Mayor Mukhangbato
MovieWalang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape
1994
as Mando
MovieHindi Pa Tapos ang Laban
1994
MovieAbrakadabra
1994
as Siga 1
MovieDunkin Donato
1993
as Mac Dado
MovieMakuha Ka sa Tingin (Kung Puede Lang)
1993
as Banong
MovieDugo ng Panday
1993
MovieAlyas Pogi 2
1992
as Shabu distributor
MovieAlabang Girls
1992
as Mr. Malabanan
MovieDito sa Pitong Gatang
1992
MovieManong Gang
1991
MovieKalawang sa Bakal (Hudas sa Lupa)
1990
MovieRage to Kill
1990
MovieHulihin si Nardong Toothpick
1990
as Bulldog
MovieIsang Salop na Bala
1990
Patigasan... ang Labanan
1990
as guest appearance
Sgt. Clarin... Bala para sa Ulo Mo
1990
Captain Yagit
1989
as Doktor
MovieBala... Dapat Kay Cris Cuenca, Public Enemy No. 1
1989
MovieBalbakwa
1989
MovieEagle of Manila
1988
as Badong Busangol
MoviePetrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting
1988
as Kulas
MovieKumander Ahmed Kalansalay
1988
as Kumander Maxi
MovieBuy One, Take One
1988
MovieBobo Cop
1988
MovieKambal Tuko
1988
as Father To Pak
MovieBlack Magic
1987
MoviePuto
1987
as Elvis
MovieNo Retreat...No Surrender...Si Kumander
1987
Feliciano Luces: Alyas Kumander Toothpick, Mindanao
1987
MovieHumanda Ka... Ikaw ang Susunod
1987
MovieClown
1986
Si Mister at Si Misis
1986
MovieNo Blood, No Surrender
1986
Kingkoy: Ninja Komisyon
1986
as Bald Max
MovieMuslim.357
1986
MovieBalimbing
1986
MovieNinja Kids
1986
as Hostage Taker
MovieIsang Kumot, Tatlong Unan
1986
MovieVictor Lopez Jr.: Robinhood Ng Tondo
1985
MovieRambo Tan-Go Part III
1985
MovieInday Bote
1985
as Black Sunday
MovieIsa Isa Lang
1985
as Masong
MovieBlasting Bullets
1985
MovieBilang Na Ang Oras Mo
1985
Ben Tumbling
1985
as Koljack
MovieWorking Boys
1985
as Hostage Taker
MovieAng Panday IV
1984
as Lizardo
MoviePieta: Book 2
1984
MovieBarok Goes to Hong Kong
1984
MovieCry of Justice
1984
as Masu
MovieDa Best in da West
1984
MovieKapitan Inggo
1984
MoviePieta
1983
MovieKapag Buhay Ang Inutang
1983
as Maxie
MovieBrando Bandido
1983
MovieMy Funny Valentine
1983
as Maxi
MovieAng Panday... Ikatlong Yugto
1982
as Lizardo
MovieDaniel Bartolo ng Sapang Bato
1982
MovieLabag sa batas
1982
MovieD'Wild Wild Weng
1982
as Lupo
MovieAlyas Palos II
1982
MoviePagbabalik ng Panday
1981
as Lizardo
MovieFor Y'ur Height Only
1981
as Columbus
MovieA Man Called Tolongges
1981
as Blackbird the Pirate
MovieAng Panday
1980
as Lizardo
Boy Negro
1980
MovieAng Pagbabalik Ni Leon Guerrero
1980
MIssion Terrorize Panay
1980
MovieDolphy's Angels
1980
as Bertong Maize
MovieDarna and Ding
1980
as Giant
MovieBugoy
1979
MovieTonyong Bayawak
1979
Nang umapoy ang karagatan
1979
MovieMax en Jess
1979
MovieDancing Master
1979
Ace and Queen
1979
as No Name Law Officer
MovieIsa Para sa Lahat, Lahat Para sa Isa
1979
MovieVontes V
1979
MovieTatak ng Tundo
1978
as Enteng
MovieNapoleon Agra
1978
MovieFacundo Alitaftaf
1978
MovieMokong
1978
MovieAsawa Ko Silang Lahat
1977
MovieSgt. Dalanon
1977
Gulapa
1977
MovieThe Enforcer and the Pussycats
1977
MovieMakahiya at Talahib
1976
MovieBarok
1976
The Rebel Hunter
1976
MovieThe Interceptors
1976
MoviePeter Pandesal
1976
MovieEbony, Ivory & Jade
1976
MovieAng Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin
1976
The Fantastic Sword
1975
MoviePagsapit ng Dilim
1975
MovieKapitan Kulas
1975
MovieAlat!
1975
MovieMarine Centipede
1975
MovieBlood and Love on a Piece of Land
1975
as Salazar (segment 2)
MoviePagbabalik ng Lawin
1975
as Bandong
MovieMission: Get the Killers on the Loose
1975
MovieThe Game of Death
1974
MovieKung Fu Master
1974
MovieTNT Jackson
1974
MovieKampanerang Kuba
1974
as Berto
Darna and the Giants
1973
as Giant
Sto. Cristo
1973
MovieZoom, Zoom, Superman!
1973
as Tarzan
Hulihin Si Tiagong Akyat
1973
MovieThe Eagle and the Sun
1973
MovieKarnabal
1973
as Gus
MovieSanto Domingo
1972
MovieEl Vibora
1972
as Gulimbat
MovieSalaginto't Salagubang
1972
as Konsorte
MovieDiwata ng Kagubatan
1972
MovieAtlas, Hari, Sota
1971
MovieAng Kampana sa Santa Quiteria
1971
MovieDino Barbaro
1969
MovieViva Ranchera
1966
MovieSabotage
1966
MovieSoliman Brothers
1966
MovieSan Bernardo
1966
MovieContra Señas
1965
MovieSigaw ng Digmaan
1963
MovieAngkan Ng Matatapang
1963
MovieTahimik Ngunit Mapanganib
1963
MovieIsputnik vs. Darna
1963
MovieIto Ang Maynila
1963
MovieHari sa Barilan
1962
MovieSuicide Commandoes
1962
Movie3 Desperados
1962
MovieNorth Harbor
1961
MovieNoli Me Tángere
1961
as Lucas
MovieBaril sa Baril
1961
as Attorney Salazar
MovieThe Moises Padilla Story
1961
MovieAkin ang Paghihiganti
1960
MovieKadenang Putik
1960
MovieHuwag Mo Akong Limutin
1960
MoviePrinsesa Naranja
1960
MovieAng Maton
1959
MovieRolling Rockers
1959
MoviePepeng Kaliwete
1958
MovieBicol Express
1957
MovieExzur
1956
MovieLo' Waist Gang
1956
Ang Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo
1952
MovieSandino
1952
Movie48 Hours
1950
as Night Club Man
