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.
Movie | Ang Pinakamahabang Baba sa Balat ng Lupa | 1997-01-01 | |
Movie | Ang Misis Kong Hoodlum | 1996-04-25 | |
Movie | Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan | 1996-09-25 | |
Movie | Bikini Watch | Mayor Mukhangbato | 1995-07-11 |
Movie | Abrakadabra | Siga 1 | 1994-01-01 |
Movie | Hindi pa Tapos ang Laban | 1994-01-25 | |
Movie | Walang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape | Mando | 1994-06-29 |
Movie | Dugo ng Panday | 1993-01-04 | |
Movie | Makuha Ka sa Tingin: Kung Puede lang | Banong | 1993-02-10 |
Movie | Dunkin Donato | Mac Dado | 1993-07-29 |
Movie | Dito sa Pitong Gatang | 1992-01-01 | |
Movie | Alyas Pogi 2 | Shabu distributor | 1992-08-26 |
Movie | Alabang Girls | Mr. Malabanan | 1992-04-24 |
Movie | Manong Gang | 1991-05-29 | |
Movie | Sgt. Clarin... Bala para sa Ulo Mo | 1990-03-08 | |
Movie | Patigasan... ang Labanan | guest appearance | 1990-04-05 |
Movie | Hulihin si Nardong Toothpick | Bulldog | 1990-09-19 |
Movie | Kalawang sa Bakal (Hudas sa Lupa) | 1990-12-12 | |
Movie | Bala... Dapat Kay Cris Cuenca, Public Enemy No. 1 | 1989-06-14 | |
Movie | Captain Yagit | Doktor | 1989-10-05 |
Movie | Kambal Tuko | Father To Pak | 1988-04-14 |
Movie | Bobo Cop | 1988-05-12 | |
Movie | Buy One, Take One | 1988-06-18 | |
Movie | Agila ng Maynila | Badong Busangol | 1988-12-25 |
Movie | Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting | Kulas | 1988-08-25 |
Movie | Kumander Ahmed Kalansalay | Kumander Maxi | 1988-06-22 |
Movie | Humanda Ka... Ikaw ang Susunod | 1987-04-29 | |
Movie | No Retreat...No Surrender...Si Kumander | 1987-09-17 | |
Movie | Black Magic | 1987-11-26 | |
Movie | Balimbing | 1986-06-12 | |
Movie | Ninja Kids | Hostage Taker | 1986-06-04 |
Movie | Muslim.357 | 1986-07-07 | |
Movie | No Blood, No Surrender | 1986-09-10 | |
Movie | Kingkoy: Ninja Komisyon | Bald Max | 1986-07-25 |
Movie | Si Mister at Si Misis | 1986-12-03 | |
Movie | Ben Tumbling | Koljack | 1985-03-13 |
Movie | Working Boys | Hostage Taker | 1985-02-07 |
Movie | Bilang Na Ang Oras Mo | 1985-04-06 | |
Movie | Victor Lopez Jr.: Robinhood Ng Tondo | 1985-12-12 | |
Movie | Blasting Bullets | 1985-06-05 | |
Movie | Inday Bote | Black Sunday | 1985-08-15 |
Movie | Da Best in da West | 1984-01-15 | |
Movie | Barok Goes to Hong Kong | 1984-07-19 | |
Movie | Pieta: Book 2 | 1984-09-15 | |
Movie | Ang Panday IV | Lizardo | 1984-12-25 |
Movie | My Funny Valentine | Maxi | 1983-02-10 |
Movie | Pieta | 1983-06-23 | |
Movie | Labag sa batas | 1982-04-01 | |
Movie | D'Wild Wild Weng | Lupo | 1982-03-24 |
Movie | Ang Panday... Ikatlong Yugto | Lizardo | 1982-12-25 |
Movie | Pagbabalik ng Panday | Lizardo | 1981-12-24 |
Movie | Darna and Ding | Giant | 1980-02-08 |
Movie | Ang Panday | Lizardo | 1980-12-25 |
Movie | Ang Pagbabalik Ni Leon Guerrero | 1980-12-05 | |
Movie | Dancing Master | 1979-05-31 | |
Movie | Tonyong Bayawak | 1979-10-15 | |
Movie | Bugoy | 1979-12-25 | |
Movie | Facundo Alitaftaf | 1978-04-20 | |
Movie | Tatak ng Tundo | Enteng | 1978-12-08 |
Movie | The Enforcer and the Pussycats | 1977-02-25 | |
Movie | Gulapa | 1977-03-04 | |
Movie | Peter Pan deSal | 1976-11-25 | |
Movie | The Rebel Hunter | 1976-12-25 | |
Movie | The Interceptors | 1976-12-25 | |
Movie | Dugo at Pag-ibig Sa Kapirasong Lupa | Salazar (segment 2) | 1975-06-12 |
Movie | Alupihang Dagat | 1975-08-08 | |
Movie | Alat! | 1975-09-21 | |
Movie | TNT Jackson | 1974-06-08 | |
Movie | Kung Fu Master | 1974-06-23 | |
Movie | The Game of Death | 1974-08-05 | |
Movie | Karnabal | Gus | 1973-05-11 |
Movie | The Eagle and the Sun | 1973-06-17 | |
Movie | Hulihin Si Tiagong Akyat | 1973-08-15 | |
Movie | Darna and the Giants | Giant | 1973-12-22 |
Movie | Diwata ng Kagubatan | 1972-01-25 | |
Movie | Salaginto't Salagubang | Konsorte | 1972-05-14 |
Movie | Viva Ranchera | 1966-12-05 | |
Movie | San Bernardo | 1966-04-27 | |
Movie | Soliman Brothers | 1966-05-13 | |
Movie | Ito Ang Maynila | 1963-04-30 | |
Movie | Isputnik vs. Darna | 1963-08-12 | |
Movie | Tahimik Ngunit Mapanganib | 1963-08-23 | |
Movie | Sigaw ng Digmaan | 1963-12-29 | |
Movie | Angkan Ng Matatapang | 1963-10-21 | |
Movie | 3 Desperados | 1962-04-02 | |
Movie | Hari sa Barilan | 1962-09-01 | |
Movie | Suicide Commandoes | 1962-06-12 | |
Movie | The Moises Padilla Story | 1961-01-02 | |
Movie | Noli me Tángere | Lucas | 1961-08-01 |
Movie | Baril sa Baril | Attorney Salazar | 1961-06-17 |
Movie | Prinsesa Naranja | 1960-03-10 | |
Movie | Huwag Mo Akong Limutin | 1960-06-08 | |
Movie | Kadenang Putik | 1960-06-16 | |
Movie | Akin ang Paghihiganti | 1960-09-11 | |
Movie | Rolling Rockers | 1959-01-25 | |
Movie | Ang Maton | 1959-06-28 | |
Movie | Pepeng Kaliwete | 1958-02-08 | |
Movie | Bicol Express | 1957-06-28 | |
Movie | Ang Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo | 1952-11-20 | |
Movie | 48 Hours | Night Club Man | 1950-04-06 |