Max Alvarado
- Teen actor
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.
Acted in
Ang Pinakamahabang Baba sa Balat ng Lupa
1997
Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan
1996
Ang Misis Kong Hoodlum
1996
Sa Iyo Ang Langit Sa Akin Ang Lupa
1996
Bikini Watch
1995
as Mayor Mukhangbato
Walang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape
1994
as Mando
Hindi pa Tapos ang Laban
1994
Abrakadabra
1994
as Siga 1
Dunkin Donato
1993
as Mac Dado
Makuha Ka sa Tingin: Kung Puede lang
1993
as Banong
Dugo ng Panday
1993
Alyas Pogi 2
1992
as Shabu distributor
Alabang Girls
1992
as Mr. Malabanan
Dito sa Pitong Gatang
1992
Manong Gang
1991
Kalawang sa Bakal (Hudas sa Lupa)
1990
Hulihin si Nardong Toothpick
1990
as Bulldog
Isang Salop na Bala
1990
Patigasan... ang Labanan
1990
as guest appearance
Sgt. Clarin... Bala para sa Ulo Mo
1990
Captain Yagit
1989
as Doktor
Bala... Dapat Kay Cris Cuenca, Public Enemy No. 1
1989
Balbakwa
1989
Agila ng Maynila
1988
as Badong Busangol
Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting
1988
as Kulas
Kumander Ahmed Kalansalay
1988
as Kumander Maxi
Buy One, Take One
1988
Bobo Cop
1988
Kambal Tuko
1988
as Father To Pak
Black Magic
1987
No Retreat...No Surrender...Si Kumander
1987
Feliciano Luces: Alyas Kumander Toothpick, Mindanao
1987
Humanda Ka... Ikaw ang Susunod
1987
Si Mister at Si Misis
1986
No Blood, No Surrender
1986
Kingkoy: Ninja Komisyon
1986
as Bald Max
Muslim.357
1986
Balimbing
1986
Ninja Kids
1986
as Hostage Taker
Isang Kumot, Tatlong Unan
1986
Victor Lopez Jr.: Robinhood Ng Tondo
1985
Rambo Tan-Go Part III
1985
Inday Bote
1985
as Black Sunday
Isa Isa Lang
1985
as Masong
Blasting Bullets
1985
Bilang Na Ang Oras Mo
1985
Ben Tumbling
1985
as Koljack
Working Boys
1985
as Hostage Taker
Ang Panday IV
1984
as Lizardo
Pieta: Book 2
1984
Barok Goes to Hong Kong
1984
Sigaw ng Katarungan
1984
as Masu
Da Best in da West
1984
Kapitan Inggo
1984
Pieta
1983
Kapag Buhay Ang Inutang
1983
as Maxie
Brando Bandido
1983
My Funny Valentine
1983
as Maxi
Ang Panday... Ikatlong Yugto
1982
as Lizardo
Daniel Bartolo ng Sapang Bato
1982
Labag sa batas
1982
D'Wild Wild Weng
1982
as Lupo
Alyas Palos II
1982
Pagbabalik ng Panday
1981
as Lizardo
A Man Called Tolongges
1981
as Blackbird the Pirate
Ang Panday
1980
as Lizardo
Ang Pagbabalik Ni Leon Guerrero
1980
MIssion Terrorize Panay
1980
Dolphy's Angels
1980
as Bertong Maize
Darna and Ding
1980
as Giant
Bugoy
1979
Tonyong Bayawak
1979
Max en Jess
1979
Dancing Master
1979
Ace and Queen
1979
as No Name Law Officer
Isa Para sa Lahat, Lahat Para sa Isa
1979
Vontes V
1979
Tatak ng Tundo
1978
as Enteng
Napoleon Agra
1978
Facundo Alitaftaf
1978
Mokong
1978
Asawa Ko Silang Lahat
1977
Gulapa
1977
The Enforcer and the Pussycats
1977
Makahiya at Talahib
1976
Barok
1976
The Rebel Hunter
1976
The Interceptors
1976
Peter Pan deSal
1976
Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin
1976
The Fantastic Sword
1975
Pagsapit ng Dilim
1975
Kapitan Kulas
1975
Alat!
1975
Alupihang Dagat
1975
Dugo at Pag-ibig Sa Kapirasong Lupa
1975
as Salazar (segment 2)
Pagbabalik ng Lawin
1975
as Bandong
Mission: Get the Killers on the Loose
1975
The Game of Death
1974
Kung Fu Master
1974
TNT Jackson
1974
Kampanerang Kuba
1974
as Berto
Darna and the Giants
1973
as Giant
Zoom, Zoom, Superman!
1973
as Tarzan
Hulihin Si Tiagong Akyat
1973
The Eagle and the Sun
1973
Karnabal
1973
as Gus
Santo Domingo
1972
El Vibora
1972
as Gulimbat
Salaginto't Salagubang
1972
as Konsorte
Diwata ng Kagubatan
1972
Atlas, Hari, Sota
1971
Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria
1971
Dino Barbaro
1969
Viva Ranchera
1966
Sabotage
1966
Soliman Brothers
1966
San Bernardo
1966
Contra Señas
1965
Sigaw ng Digmaan
1963
Angkan Ng Matatapang
1963
Tahimik Ngunit Mapanganib
1963
Isputnik vs. Darna
1963
Ito Ang Maynila
1963
Hari sa Barilan
1962
Suicide Commandoes
1962
3 Desperados
1962
North Harbor
1961
Noli me Tángere
1961
as Lucas
Baril sa Baril
1961
as Attorney Salazar
The Moises Padilla Story
1961
Akin ang Paghihiganti
1960
Kadenang Putik
1960
Huwag Mo Akong Limutin
1960
Prinsesa Naranja
1960
Ang Maton
1959
Rolling Rockers
1959
Pepeng Kaliwete
1958
Bicol Express
1957
Exzur
1956
Lo' Waist Gang
1956
Ang Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo
1952
Sandino
1952
48 Hours
1950
as Night Club Man