Max Alvarado

Biography

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.

Known For

Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban

TNT Jackson

Ebony, Ivory & Jade

Ninja Kids

Ang Panday

Clown

Noli Me Tángere

Working Boys

All Movies (153)

• Ang Pinakamahabang Baba sa Balat ng Lupa1997
• Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan1996
• Ang Misis Kong Hoodlum1996
• Sa Iyo Ang Langit Sa Akin Ang Lupa1996
• Bikini Watch1995 · as Mayor Mukhangbato
• Walang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape1994 · as Mando
• Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban1994
• Abrakadabra1994 · as Siga 1
• Dunkin Donato1993 · as Mac Dado
• Makuha Ka sa Tingin (Kung Puede Lang)1993 · as Banong
• Dugo ng Panday1993
• Alyas Pogi 21992 · as Shabu distributor
• Alabang Girls1992 · as Mr. Malabanan
• Dito sa Pitong Gatang1992
• Manong Gang1991
• Kalawang sa Bakal (Hudas sa Lupa)1990
• Rage to Kill1990
• Hulihin si Nardong Toothpick1990 · as Bulldog
• Isang Salop na Bala1990
• Patigasan... ang Labanan1990 · as guest appearance
• Sgt. Clarin... Bala para sa Ulo Mo1990
• Captain Yagit1989 · as Doktor
• Bala... Dapat Kay Cris Cuenca, Public Enemy No. 11989
• Balbakwa1989
• Eagle of Manila1988 · as Badong Busangol
• Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting1988 · as Kulas
• Kumander Ahmed Kalansalay1988 · as Kumander Maxi
• Buy One, Take One1988
• Bobo Cop1988
• Kambal Tuko1988 · as Father To Pak
• Black Magic1987
• Puto1987 · as Elvis
• No Retreat...No Surrender...Si Kumander1987
• Feliciano Luces: Alyas Kumander Toothpick, Mindanao1987
• Humanda Ka... Ikaw ang Susunod1987
• Clown1986
• Si Mister at Si Misis1986
• No Blood, No Surrender1986
• Kingkoy: Ninja Komisyon1986 · as Bald Max
• Muslim.3571986
• Balimbing1986
• Ninja Kids1986 · as Hostage Taker
• Isang Kumot, Tatlong Unan1986
• Victor Lopez Jr.: Robinhood Ng Tondo1985
• Rambo Tan-Go Part III1985
• Inday Bote1985 · as Black Sunday
• Isa Isa Lang1985 · as Masong
• Blasting Bullets1985
• Bilang Na Ang Oras Mo1985
• Ben Tumbling1985 · as Koljack
• Working Boys1985 · as Hostage Taker
• Ang Panday IV1984 · as Lizardo
• Pieta: Book 21984
• Barok Goes to Hong Kong1984
• Cry of Justice1984 · as Masu
• Da Best in da West1984
• Kapitan Inggo1984
• Pieta1983
• Kapag Buhay Ang Inutang1983 · as Maxie
• Brando Bandido1983
• My Funny Valentine1983 · as Maxi
• Ang Panday... Ikatlong Yugto1982 · as Lizardo
• Daniel Bartolo ng Sapang Bato1982
• Labag sa batas1982
• D'Wild Wild Weng1982 · as Lupo
• Alyas Palos II1982
• Pagbabalik ng Panday1981 · as Lizardo
• For Y'ur Height Only1981 · as Columbus
• A Man Called Tolongges1981 · as Blackbird the Pirate
• Ang Panday1980 · as Lizardo
• Boy Negro1980
• Ang Pagbabalik Ni Leon Guerrero1980
• MIssion Terrorize Panay1980
• Dolphy's Angels1980 · as Bertong Maize
• Darna and Ding1980 · as Giant
• Bugoy1979
• Tonyong Bayawak1979
• Nang umapoy ang karagatan1979
• Max en Jess1979
• Dancing Master1979
• Ace and Queen1979 · as No Name Law Officer
• Isa Para sa Lahat, Lahat Para sa Isa1979
• Vontes V1979
• Tatak ng Tundo1978 · as Enteng
• Napoleon Agra1978
• Facundo Alitaftaf1978
• Mokong1978
• Asawa Ko Silang Lahat1977
• Sgt. Dalanon1977
• Gulapa1977
• The Enforcer and the Pussycats1977
• Makahiya at Talahib1976
• Barok1976
• The Interceptors1976
• The Rebel Hunter1976
• Peter Pandesal1976
• Ebony, Ivory & Jade1976
• Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin1976
• The Fantastic Sword1975
• Pagsapit ng Dilim1975
• Kapitan Kulas1975
• Alat!1975
• Marine Centipede1975
• Blood and Love on a Piece of Land1975 · as Salazar (segment 2)
• Pagbabalik ng Lawin1975 · as Bandong
• Mission: Get the Killers on the Loose1975
• The Game of Death1974
• Kung Fu Master1974
• TNT Jackson1974
• Kampanerang Kuba1974 · as Berto
• Darna and the Giants1973 · as Giant
• Sto. Cristo1973
• Zoom, Zoom, Superman!1973 · as Tarzan
• Hulihin Si Tiagong Akyat1973
• The Eagle and the Sun1973
• Karnabal1973 · as Gus
• Santo Domingo1972
• El Vibora1972 · as Gulimbat
• Salaginto't Salagubang1972 · as Konsorte
• Diwata ng Kagubatan1972
• Atlas, Hari, Sota1971
• Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria1971
• Dino Barbaro1969
• Viva Ranchera1966
• Sabotage1966
• Soliman Brothers1966
• San Bernardo1966
• Contra Señas1965
• Sigaw ng Digmaan1963
• Angkan Ng Matatapang1963
• Tahimik Ngunit Mapanganib1963
• Isputnik vs. Darna1963
• Ito Ang Maynila1963
• Hari sa Barilan1962
• Suicide Commandoes1962
• 3 Desperados1962
• North Harbor1961
• Noli Me Tángere1961 · as Lucas
• Baril sa Baril1961 · as Attorney Salazar
• The Moises Padilla Story1961
• Akin ang Paghihiganti1960
• Kadenang Putik1960
• Huwag Mo Akong Limutin1960
• Prinsesa Naranja1960
• Ang Maton1959
• Rolling Rockers1959
• Pepeng Kaliwete1958
• Bicol Express1957
• Exzur1956
• Lo' Waist Gang1956
• Ang Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo1952
• Sandino1952
• 48 Hours1950 · as Night Club Man