Max Alvarado

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

153

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

  • Ben Tumbling

    Ben Tumbling

  • Barok

    Barok

  • Manong Gang

    Manong Gang

  • Black Magic

    Black Magic

  • Pepeng Kaliwete

    Pepeng Kaliwete

  • Alat!

    Alat!

  • Inday Bote

    Inday Bote

  • Viva Ranchera

    Viva Ranchera

  • Labag sa batas

    Labag sa batas

  • Puto

    Puto

  • My Funny Valentine

    My Funny Valentine

  • Napoleon Agra

    Napoleon Agra

  • Bicol Express

    Bicol Express

  • Patigasan... ang Labanan

    Patigasan... ang Labanan

  • Balimbing

    Balimbing

  • Asawa Ko Silang Lahat

    Asawa Ko Silang Lahat

  • Facundo Alitaftaf

    Facundo Alitaftaf

  • Ebony, Ivory & Jade

    Ebony, Ivory & Jade

  • Kumander Ahmed Kalansalay

    Kumander Ahmed Kalansalay

  • Sigaw ng Digmaan

    Sigaw ng Digmaan

  • Kung Fu Master

    Kung Fu Master

  • Captain Yagit

    Captain Yagit

  • Daniel Bartolo ng Sapang Bato

    Daniel Bartolo ng Sapang Bato

  • Atlas, Hari, Sota

    Atlas, Hari, Sota

  • Lo' Waist Gang

    Lo' Waist Gang

  • Bugoy

    Bugoy

  • Sabotage

    Sabotage

  • Noli Me Tángere

    Noli Me Tángere

  • Gulapa

    Gulapa

  • Working Boys

    Working Boys

  • D'Wild Wild Weng

    D'Wild Wild Weng

  • Diwata ng Kagubatan

    Diwata ng Kagubatan

  • Sandino

    Sandino

  • Nang umapoy ang karagatan

    Nang umapoy ang karagatan

  • Tahimik Ngunit Mapanganib

    Tahimik Ngunit Mapanganib

  • Mokong

    Mokong

  • Sigaw ng Katarungan

    Sigaw ng Katarungan

  • Vontes V

    Vontes V

  • North Harbor

    North Harbor

  • Salaginto't Salagubang

    Salaginto't Salagubang

  • Exzur

    Exzur

  • Alabang Girls

    Alabang Girls

  • Feliciano Luces: Alyas Kumander Toothpick, Mindanao

    Feliciano Luces: Alyas Kumander Toothpick, Mindanao

  • Hari sa Barilan

    Hari sa Barilan

  • Pagsapit ng Dilim

    Pagsapit ng Dilim

  • Dunkin Donato

    Dunkin Donato

  • Dolphy's Angels

    Dolphy's Angels

  • Dito sa Pitong Gatang

    Dito sa Pitong Gatang

  • Ito Ang Maynila

    Ito Ang Maynila

  • Tatak ng Tundo

    Tatak ng Tundo

  • 3 Desperados

    3 Desperados

  • Buy One, Take One

    Buy One, Take One

  • Baril sa Baril

    Baril sa Baril

  • Dugo ng Panday

    Dugo ng Panday

  • Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan

    Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan

  • Makuha Ka sa Tingin: Kung Puede lang

    Makuha Ka sa Tingin: Kung Puede lang

  • Sto. Cristo

    Sto. Cristo

  • Kadenang Putik

    Kadenang Putik

  • Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban

    Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban

  • Brando Bandido

    Brando Bandido

  • TNT Jackson

    TNT Jackson

  • Contra Señas

    Contra Señas

  • 48 Hours

    48 Hours

  • Boy Negro

    Boy Negro

  • For Y'ur Height Only

    For Y'ur Height Only

  • Ang Panday IV

    Ang Panday IV

  • Isang Kumot, Tatlong Unan

    Isang Kumot, Tatlong Unan

  • Bikini Watch

    Bikini Watch

  • Payaso

    Payaso

  • Darna and Ding

    Darna and Ding

  • Dugo at Pag-ibig Sa Kapirasong Lupa

    Dugo at Pag-ibig Sa Kapirasong Lupa

  • Tonyong Bayawak

    Tonyong Bayawak

  • Prinsesa Naranja

    Prinsesa Naranja

  • Ang Panday

    Ang Panday

  • Ang Pagbabalik Ni Leon Guerrero

    Ang Pagbabalik Ni Leon Guerrero

  • Isa Para sa Lahat, Lahat Para sa Isa

    Isa Para sa Lahat, Lahat Para sa Isa

  • Pagbabalik ng Lawin

    Pagbabalik ng Lawin

  • Sgt. Dalanon

    Sgt. Dalanon

  • Bobo Cop

    Bobo Cop

  • Hulihin Si Tiagong Akyat

    Hulihin Si Tiagong Akyat

  • Alupihang Dagat

    Alupihang Dagat

  • Agila ng Maynila

    Agila ng Maynila

  • Walang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape

    Walang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape

  • Kapag Buhay Ang Inutang

    Kapag Buhay Ang Inutang

  • Alyas Pogi 2

    Alyas Pogi 2

  • Blasting Bullets

    Blasting Bullets

  • Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting

    Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting

  • Kapitan Inggo

    Kapitan Inggo

  • The Interceptors

    The Interceptors

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

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

  • Pagbabalik ng Panday

    Pagbabalik ng Panday

  • Rambo Tan-Go Part III

    Rambo Tan-Go Part III

  • Ang Pinakamahabang Baba sa Balat ng Lupa

    Ang Pinakamahabang Baba sa Balat ng Lupa

  • Da Best in da West

    Da Best in da West

  • Abrakadabra

    Abrakadabra

  • Kapitan Kulas

    Kapitan Kulas

  • Darna and the Giants

    Darna and the Giants

  • Muslim.357

    Muslim.357

  • The Moises Padilla Story

    The Moises Padilla Story

  • Karnabal

    Karnabal

  • Humanda Ka... Ikaw ang Susunod

    Humanda Ka... Ikaw ang Susunod

  • Angkan Ng Matatapang

    Angkan Ng Matatapang

  • Sa Iyo Ang Langit Sa Akin Ang Lupa

    Sa Iyo Ang Langit Sa Akin Ang Lupa

  • Kampanerang Kuba

    Kampanerang Kuba

  • Peter Pandesal

    Peter Pandesal

  • Kambal Tuko

    Kambal Tuko

  • The Fantastic Sword

    The Fantastic Sword

  • MIssion Terrorize Panay

    MIssion Terrorize Panay

  • El Vibora

    El Vibora

  • Max en Jess

    Max en Jess

  • Bilang Na Ang Oras Mo

    Bilang Na Ang Oras Mo

  • Rolling Rockers

    Rolling Rockers

  • Isa Isa Lang

    Isa Isa Lang

  • Ninja Kids

    Ninja Kids

  • Isputnik vs. Darna

    Isputnik vs. Darna

  • Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria

    Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria

  • Ang Panday... Ikatlong Yugto

    Ang Panday... Ikatlong Yugto

  • San Bernardo

    San Bernardo

  • Ang Maton

    Ang Maton

  • Suicide Commandoes

    Suicide Commandoes

  • A Man Called Tolongges

    A Man Called Tolongges

  • Barok Goes to Hong Kong

    Barok Goes to Hong Kong

  • The Enforcer and the Pussycats

    The Enforcer and the Pussycats

  • The Game of Death

    The Game of Death

  • The Eagle and the Sun

    The Eagle and the Sun

  • Pieta: Book 2

    Pieta: Book 2

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

    Sgt. Clarin... Bala para sa Ulo Mo

  • Victor Lopez Jr.: Robinhood Ng Tondo

    Victor Lopez Jr.: Robinhood Ng Tondo

  • No Blood, No Surrender

    No Blood, No Surrender

  • Dancing Master

    Dancing Master

  • Zoom, Zoom, Superman!

    Zoom, Zoom, Superman!

  • Soliman Brothers

    Soliman Brothers

  • Rage to Kill

    Rage to Kill

  • Ang Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo

    Ang Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo

  • Kalawang sa Bakal (Hudas sa Lupa)

    Kalawang sa Bakal (Hudas sa Lupa)

  • Akin ang Paghihiganti

    Akin ang Paghihiganti

  • Balbakwa

    Balbakwa

  • Si Mister at Si Misis

    Si Mister at Si Misis

  • Pieta

    Pieta

  • Santo Domingo

    Santo Domingo

  • Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin

    Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin

  • Kingkoy: Ninja Komisyon

    Kingkoy: Ninja Komisyon

  • Dino Barbaro

    Dino Barbaro

  • The Rebel Hunter

    The Rebel Hunter

  • Ace and Queen

    Ace and Queen

  • Alyas Palos II

    Alyas Palos II

  • Isang Salop na Bala

    Isang Salop na Bala

  • Hulihin si Nardong Toothpick

    Hulihin si Nardong Toothpick

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

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

  • Ang Misis Kong Hoodlum

    Ang Misis Kong Hoodlum

  • Huwag Mo Akong Limutin

    Huwag Mo Akong Limutin

  • Makahiya at Talahib

    Makahiya at Talahib

  • Mission: Get the Killers on the Loose

    Mission: Get the Killers on the Loose