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

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

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

  • Victor Lopez Jr.: Robinhood Ng Tondo

    Victor Lopez Jr.: Robinhood Ng Tondo

  • El Vibora

    El Vibora

  • Kadenang Putik

    Kadenang Putik

  • Feliciano Luces: Alyas Kumander Toothpick, Mindanao

    Feliciano Luces: Alyas Kumander Toothpick, Mindanao

  • Suicide Commandoes

    Suicide Commandoes

  • Darna and Ding

    Darna and Ding

  • Kapitan Kulas

    Kapitan Kulas

  • Atlas, Hari, Sota

    Atlas, Hari, Sota

  • Pagbabalik ng Panday

    Pagbabalik ng Panday

  • MIssion Terrorize Panay

    MIssion Terrorize Panay

  • Sto. Cristo

    Sto. Cristo

  • Karnabal

    Karnabal

  • Tonyong Bayawak

    Tonyong Bayawak

  • The Rebel Hunter

    The Rebel Hunter

  • Bicol Express

    Bicol Express

  • No Blood, No Surrender

    No Blood, No Surrender

  • Kapag Buhay Ang Inutang

    Kapag Buhay Ang Inutang

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

    Sgt. Clarin... Bala para sa Ulo Mo

  • Dolphy's Angels

    Dolphy's Angels

  • Muslim.357

    Muslim.357

  • Pepeng Kaliwete

    Pepeng Kaliwete

  • A Man Called Tolongges

    A Man Called Tolongges

  • Kampanerang Kuba

    Kampanerang Kuba

  • Ang Panday

    Ang Panday

  • Dunkin Donato

    Dunkin Donato

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

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

  • Dito sa Pitong Gatang

    Dito sa Pitong Gatang

  • Peter Pan deSal

    Peter Pan deSal

  • Kingkoy: Ninja Komisyon

    Kingkoy: Ninja Komisyon

  • Pagsapit ng Dilim

    Pagsapit ng Dilim

  • Ben Tumbling

    Ben Tumbling

  • Makuha Ka sa Tingin: Kung Puede lang

    Makuha Ka sa Tingin: Kung Puede lang

  • Balimbing

    Balimbing

  • Alyas Pogi 2

    Alyas Pogi 2

  • Mokong

    Mokong

  • Dugo at Pag-ibig Sa Kapirasong Lupa

    Dugo at Pag-ibig Sa Kapirasong Lupa

  • Ang Panday... Ikatlong Yugto

    Ang Panday... Ikatlong Yugto

  • 48 Hours

    48 Hours

  • Bobo Cop

    Bobo Cop

  • Vontes V

    Vontes V

  • The Interceptors

    The Interceptors

  • My Funny Valentine

    My Funny Valentine

  • Ang Pagbabalik Ni Leon Guerrero

    Ang Pagbabalik Ni Leon Guerrero

  • The Enforcer and the Pussycats

    The Enforcer and the Pussycats

  • Tatak ng Tundo

    Tatak ng Tundo

  • Makahiya at Talahib

    Makahiya at Talahib

  • Contra Señas

    Contra Señas

  • Pagbabalik ng Lawin

    Pagbabalik ng Lawin

  • Santo Domingo

    Santo Domingo

  • Zoom, Zoom, Superman!

    Zoom, Zoom, Superman!

  • Manong Gang

    Manong Gang

  • Viva Ranchera

    Viva Ranchera

  • Max en Jess

    Max en Jess

  • Exzur

    Exzur

  • Brando Bandido

    Brando Bandido

  • Kung Fu Master

    Kung Fu Master

  • Bikini Watch

    Bikini Watch

  • Facundo Alitaftaf

    Facundo Alitaftaf

  • Blasting Bullets

    Blasting Bullets

  • Isang Salop na Bala

    Isang Salop na Bala

  • Payaso

    Payaso

  • Hulihin si Nardong Toothpick

    Hulihin si Nardong Toothpick

  • Barok

    Barok

  • Baril sa Baril

    Baril sa Baril

  • Ace and Queen

    Ace and Queen

  • Prinsesa Naranja

    Prinsesa Naranja

  • Alat!

    Alat!

  • Rambo Tan-Go Part III

    Rambo Tan-Go Part III

  • Gulapa

    Gulapa

  • Kambal Tuko

    Kambal Tuko

  • Dancing Master

    Dancing Master

  • Soliman Brothers

    Soliman Brothers

  • Pieta: Book 2

    Pieta: Book 2

  • Alyas Palos II

    Alyas Palos II

  • Rolling Rockers

    Rolling Rockers

  • The Fantastic Sword

    The Fantastic Sword

  • Mission: Get the Killers on the Loose

    Mission: Get the Killers on the Loose

  • Akin ang Paghihiganti

    Akin ang Paghihiganti

  • Black Magic

    Black Magic

  • Diwata ng Kagubatan

    Diwata ng Kagubatan

  • The Game of Death

    The Game of Death

  • Labag sa batas

    Labag sa batas

  • Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting

    Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting

  • Patigasan... ang Labanan

    Patigasan... ang Labanan

  • Sigaw ng Digmaan

    Sigaw ng Digmaan

  • Huwag Mo Akong Limutin

    Huwag Mo Akong Limutin

  • Ebony, Ivory & Jade

    Ebony, Ivory & Jade

  • Abrakadabra

    Abrakadabra

  • For Y'ur Height Only

    For Y'ur Height Only

  • Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria

    Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria

  • Sgt. Dalanon

    Sgt. Dalanon

  • Captain Yagit

    Captain Yagit

  • Sabotage

    Sabotage

  • Working Boys

    Working Boys

  • Salaginto't Salagubang

    Salaginto't Salagubang

  • Ang Maton

    Ang Maton

  • Darna and the Giants

    Darna and the Giants

  • Ito Ang Maynila

    Ito Ang Maynila

  • 3 Desperados

    3 Desperados

  • Ninja Kids

    Ninja Kids

  • Angkan Ng Matatapang

    Angkan Ng Matatapang

  • Isa Para sa Lahat, Lahat Para sa Isa

    Isa Para sa Lahat, Lahat Para sa Isa

  • Ang Panday IV

    Ang Panday IV

  • Dugo ng Panday

    Dugo ng Panday

  • Si Mister at Si Misis

    Si Mister at Si Misis

  • Agila ng Maynila

    Agila ng Maynila

  • Ang Misis Kong Hoodlum

    Ang Misis Kong Hoodlum

  • Hari sa Barilan

    Hari sa Barilan

  • Nang umapoy ang karagatan

    Nang umapoy ang karagatan

  • Alabang Girls

    Alabang Girls

  • Da Best in da West

    Da Best in da West

  • D'Wild Wild Weng

    D'Wild Wild Weng

  • Napoleon Agra

    Napoleon Agra

  • The Eagle and the Sun

    The Eagle and the Sun

  • Inday Bote

    Inday Bote

  • Isang Kumot, Tatlong Unan

    Isang Kumot, Tatlong Unan

  • Humanda Ka... Ikaw ang Susunod

    Humanda Ka... Ikaw ang Susunod

  • Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin

    Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin

  • Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan

    Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan

  • Walang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape

    Walang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape

  • Lo' Waist Gang

    Lo' Waist Gang

  • Bugoy

    Bugoy

  • Asawa Ko Silang Lahat

    Asawa Ko Silang Lahat

  • Ang Pinakamahabang Baba sa Balat ng Lupa

    Ang Pinakamahabang Baba sa Balat ng Lupa

  • Noli me Tángere

    Noli me Tángere

  • Boy Negro

    Boy Negro

  • North Harbor

    North Harbor

  • Sigaw ng Katarungan

    Sigaw ng Katarungan

  • TNT Jackson

    TNT Jackson

  • Ang Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo

    Ang Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo

  • Tahimik Ngunit Mapanganib

    Tahimik Ngunit Mapanganib

  • Sa Iyo Ang Langit Sa Akin Ang Lupa

    Sa Iyo Ang Langit Sa Akin Ang Lupa

  • Kumander Ahmed Kalansalay

    Kumander Ahmed Kalansalay

  • The Moises Padilla Story

    The Moises Padilla Story

  • Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban

    Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban

  • Daniel Bartolo ng Sapang Bato

    Daniel Bartolo ng Sapang Bato

  • Isa Isa Lang

    Isa Isa Lang

  • Hulihin Si Tiagong Akyat

    Hulihin Si Tiagong Akyat

  • Sandino

    Sandino

  • Kalawang sa Bakal (Hudas sa Lupa)

    Kalawang sa Bakal (Hudas sa Lupa)

  • Alupihang Dagat

    Alupihang Dagat

  • Bilang Na Ang Oras Mo

    Bilang Na Ang Oras Mo

  • Rage to Kill

    Rage to Kill

  • Barok Goes to Hong Kong

    Barok Goes to Hong Kong

  • San Bernardo

    San Bernardo

  • Kapitan Inggo

    Kapitan Inggo

  • Pieta

    Pieta

  • Buy One, Take One

    Buy One, Take One

  • Isputnik vs. Darna

    Isputnik vs. Darna

  • Balbakwa

    Balbakwa

  • Dino Barbaro

    Dino Barbaro