Max Alvarado

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

152

Gender

Male

Birthday

1929-02-19

Day of death

1997-04-06 (68 years old)

Place of Birth

Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines

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

  • Isa Para sa Lahat, Lahat Para sa Isa

    Isa Para sa Lahat, Lahat Para sa Isa

  • Si Mister at Si Misis

    Si Mister at Si Misis

  • Bala... Dapat Kay Cris Cuenca, Public Enemy No. 1

    Bala... Dapat Kay Cris Cuenca, Public Enemy No. 1

  • Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting

    Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting

  • Karnabal

    Karnabal

  • Ben Tumbling

    Ben Tumbling

  • Kampanerang Kuba

    Kampanerang Kuba

  • Kambal Tuko

    Kambal Tuko

  • El Vibora

    El Vibora

  • Ang Panday

    Ang Panday

  • Black Magic

    Black Magic

  • No Retreat...No Surrender...Si Kumander

    No Retreat...No Surrender...Si Kumander

  • Manong Gang

    Manong Gang

  • Bicol Express

    Bicol Express

  • Kadenang Putik

    Kadenang Putik

  • Contra Señas

    Contra Señas

  • Bikini Watch

    Bikini Watch

  • Kapitan Kulas

    Kapitan Kulas

  • Dancing Master

    Dancing Master

  • Abrakadabra

    Abrakadabra

  • Working Boys

    Working Boys

  • Sto. Cristo

    Sto. Cristo

  • Viva Ranchera

    Viva Ranchera

  • Dunkin Donato

    Dunkin Donato

  • Walang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape

    Walang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape

  • Sgt. Clarin... Bala para sa Ulo Mo

    Sgt. Clarin... Bala para sa Ulo Mo

  • Barok

    Barok

  • Boy Negro

    Boy Negro

  • Ang Maton

    Ang Maton

  • Napoleon Agra

    Napoleon Agra

  • Alabang Girls

    Alabang Girls

  • Dugo at Pag-ibig Sa Kapirasong Lupa

    Dugo at Pag-ibig Sa Kapirasong Lupa

  • Facundo Alitaftaf

    Facundo Alitaftaf

  • Bobo Cop

    Bobo Cop

  • Balimbing

    Balimbing

  • Ang Pagbabalik Ni Leon Guerrero

    Ang Pagbabalik Ni Leon Guerrero

  • Vontes V

    Vontes V

  • Makuha Ka sa Tingin: Kung Puede lang

    Makuha Ka sa Tingin: Kung Puede lang

  • Da Best in da West

    Da Best in da West

  • 3 Desperados

    3 Desperados

  • Brando Bandido

    Brando Bandido

  • Mokong

    Mokong

  • Pepeng Kaliwete

    Pepeng Kaliwete

  • Inday Bote

    Inday Bote

  • Barok Goes to Hong Kong

    Barok Goes to Hong Kong

  • Exzur

    Exzur

  • 48 Hours

    48 Hours

  • Mission: Get the Killers on the Loose

    Mission: Get the Killers on the Loose

  • Prinsesa Naranja

    Prinsesa Naranja

  • Bilang Na Ang Oras Mo

    Bilang Na Ang Oras Mo

  • The Fantastic Sword

    The Fantastic Sword

  • Ninja Kids

    Ninja Kids

  • The Enforcer and the Pussycats

    The Enforcer and the Pussycats

  • Alat!

    Alat!

  • Alyas Pogi 2

    Alyas Pogi 2

  • No Blood, No Surrender

    No Blood, No Surrender

  • Pagbabalik ng Lawin

    Pagbabalik ng Lawin

  • Kapag Buhay Ang Inutang

    Kapag Buhay Ang Inutang

  • Ang Panday... Ikatlong Yugto

    Ang Panday... Ikatlong Yugto

  • The Eagle and the Sun

    The Eagle and the Sun

  • Victor Lopez Jr.: Robinhood Ng Tondo

    Victor Lopez Jr.: Robinhood Ng Tondo

  • Gulapa

    Gulapa

  • Dito sa Pitong Gatang

    Dito sa Pitong Gatang

  • A Man Called Tolongges

    A Man Called Tolongges

  • Atlas, Hari, Sota

    Atlas, Hari, Sota

  • Darna and the Giants

    Darna and the Giants

  • Isang Salop na Bala

    Isang Salop na Bala

  • Tatak ng Tundo

    Tatak ng Tundo

  • Kalawang sa Bakal (Hudas sa Lupa)

    Kalawang sa Bakal (Hudas sa Lupa)

  • Ang Panday IV

    Ang Panday IV

  • Hulihin si Nardong Toothpick

    Hulihin si Nardong Toothpick

  • MIssion Terrorize Panay

    MIssion Terrorize Panay

  • Pieta: Book 2

    Pieta: Book 2

  • Salaginto't Salagubang

    Salaginto't Salagubang

  • Isang Kumot, Tatlong Unan

    Isang Kumot, Tatlong Unan

  • Dolphy's Angels

    Dolphy's Angels

  • Captain Yagit

    Captain Yagit

  • Sigaw ng Digmaan

    Sigaw ng Digmaan

  • Sigaw ng Katarungan

    Sigaw ng Katarungan

  • Daniel Bartolo ng Sapang Bato

    Daniel Bartolo ng Sapang Bato

  • Pagbabalik ng Panday

    Pagbabalik ng Panday

  • Ang Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo

    Ang Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo

  • Sa Iyo Ang Langit Sa Akin Ang Lupa

    Sa Iyo Ang Langit Sa Akin Ang Lupa

  • Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban

    Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban

  • Peter Pan deSal

    Peter Pan deSal

  • Huwag Mo Akong Limutin

    Huwag Mo Akong Limutin

  • Baril sa Baril

    Baril sa Baril

  • Sabotage

    Sabotage

  • Sandino

    Sandino

  • Ang Pinakamahabang Baba sa Balat ng Lupa

    Ang Pinakamahabang Baba sa Balat ng Lupa

  • Feliciano Luces: Alyas Kumander Toothpick, Mindanao

    Feliciano Luces: Alyas Kumander Toothpick, Mindanao

  • The Rebel Hunter

    The Rebel Hunter

  • Alyas Palos II

    Alyas Palos II

  • Nang umapoy ang karagatan

    Nang umapoy ang karagatan

  • Blasting Bullets

    Blasting Bullets

  • Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin

    Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin

  • Ace and Queen

    Ace and Queen

  • D'Wild Wild Weng

    D'Wild Wild Weng

  • Max en Jess

    Max en Jess

  • North Harbor

    North Harbor

  • Patigasan... ang Labanan

    Patigasan... ang Labanan

  • Lo' Waist Gang

    Lo' Waist Gang

  • My Funny Valentine

    My Funny Valentine

  • Ebony, Ivory & Jade

    Ebony, Ivory & Jade

  • Makahiya at Talahib

    Makahiya at Talahib

  • Dugo ng Panday

    Dugo ng Panday

  • Pagsapit ng Dilim

    Pagsapit ng Dilim

  • Ang Misis Kong Hoodlum

    Ang Misis Kong Hoodlum

  • Hulihin Si Tiagong Akyat

    Hulihin Si Tiagong Akyat

  • Kumander Ahmed Kalansalay

    Kumander Ahmed Kalansalay

  • Isa Isa Lang

    Isa Isa Lang

  • Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan

    Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan

  • Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria

    Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria

  • Akin ang Paghihiganti

    Akin ang Paghihiganti

  • Asawa Ko Silang Lahat

    Asawa Ko Silang Lahat

  • Noli me Tángere

    Noli me Tángere

  • Kung Fu Master

    Kung Fu Master

  • For Y'ur Height Only

    For Y'ur Height Only

  • Tahimik Ngunit Mapanganib

    Tahimik Ngunit Mapanganib

  • Bugoy

    Bugoy

  • Kingkoy: Ninja Komisyon

    Kingkoy: Ninja Komisyon

  • TNT Jackson

    TNT Jackson

  • Hari sa Barilan

    Hari sa Barilan

  • Buy One, Take One

    Buy One, Take One

  • Diwata ng Kagubatan

    Diwata ng Kagubatan

  • Rambo Tan-Go Part III

    Rambo Tan-Go Part III

  • Muslim.357

    Muslim.357

  • Tonyong Bayawak

    Tonyong Bayawak

  • Ito Ang Maynila

    Ito Ang Maynila

  • Alupihang Dagat

    Alupihang Dagat

  • Darna and Ding

    Darna and Ding

  • Zoom, Zoom, Superman!

    Zoom, Zoom, Superman!

  • Dino Barbaro

    Dino Barbaro

  • Agila ng Maynila

    Agila ng Maynila

  • Pieta

    Pieta

  • The Game of Death

    The Game of Death

  • Isputnik vs. Darna

    Isputnik vs. Darna

  • Humanda Ka... Ikaw ang Susunod

    Humanda Ka... Ikaw ang Susunod

  • The Interceptors

    The Interceptors

  • The Moises Padilla Story

    The Moises Padilla Story

  • Kapitan Inggo

    Kapitan Inggo

  • Balbakwa

    Balbakwa

  • Payaso

    Payaso

  • Suicide Commandoes

    Suicide Commandoes

  • Rolling Rockers

    Rolling Rockers

  • Rage to Kill

    Rage to Kill

  • Santo Domingo

    Santo Domingo

  • San Bernardo

    San Bernardo

  • Angkan Ng Matatapang

    Angkan Ng Matatapang

  • Sgt. Dalanon

    Sgt. Dalanon

  • Labag sa batas

    Labag sa batas

  • Soliman Brothers

    Soliman Brothers