Max Alvarado
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- February 19, 1929 in Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
- Died
- April 6, 1997
- Active Years
- 1950–1997 (48 Years)
- Total Credits
- 158 credits in database
Biography
Max Alvarado was a Filipino film actor born as Gavino Maximo Teodosio in Manila on February 19, 1929. His career spanned six decades, during which he was known mainly for portraying villains. In his youth, he worked as an itinerant manual laborer and was a member of street gangs. He entered the film industry in 1948 as a bit player in the movie Halik sa Bandila. Following this, he was frequently cast as a villain in films for Premiere Production, Larry Santiago Productions, and People's Pictures. He earned critical notice and a FAMAS nomination for his role in the 1953 film Ang Sawa Sa Lumang Simboryo, directed by Gerry de Leon. Max Alvarado passed away on April 6, 1997 at the age of 68.
Career overview
Max Alvarado was a Filipino film actor born as Gavino Maximo Teodosio in Manila on February 19, 1929. In his youth, he worked as an itinerant manual laborer and was a member of street gangs. His career spanned six decades, during which he became known mainly for his portrayals of villains. He broke into the film industry in 1948 as a bit player in the movie Halik sa Bandila.
Following his film debut, Alvarado was frequently cast as a villain in productions by Premiere Production, its sister company Larry Santiago Productions, and People's Pictures. He first earned critical notice for his performance in the 1953 film Ang Sawa Sa Lumang Simboryo, which was directed by Gerry de Leon. For that role, he garnered a FAMAS award, establishing his reputation as a notable actor in Philippine cinema. Throughout his career, he accumulated 158 known acting credits on film.
Max Alvarado passed away on April 6, 1997, at the age of 68 in Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines. His extensive body of work in the film industry remains defined by his decades-long dedication to character acting and villainous roles.
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Full Filmography
158 titles- Ang Pinakamahabang Baba sa Balat ng Lupa (1997)
- Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan (1996)
- Sa Iyo Ang Langit Sa Akin Ang Lupa (1996)
- Ang Misis Kong Hoodlum (1996)
- Bikini Watch (1995) as Mayor Mukhangbato
- Hindi Pa Tapos ang Laban (1994)
- Walang Matigas na Tinapay sa Mainit na Kape (1994) as Mando
- Abrakadabra (1994) as Siga 1
- Makuha Ka sa Tingin (Kung Puede Lang) (1993) as Banong
- Dugo ng Panday (1993)
- Dunkin Donato (1993) as Mac Dado
- Alabang Girls (1992) as Mr. Malabanan
- Dito sa Pitong Gatang (1992)
- Alyas Pogi 2 (1992) as Shabu distributor
- Manong Gang (1991)
- Kalawang sa Bakal (Hudas sa Lupa) (1990)
- Hulihin si Nardong Toothpick (1990) as Bulldog
- Sgt. Clarin... Bala para sa Ulo Mo (1990)
- Rage to Kill (1990)
- Isang Salop na Bala (1990)
- Patigasan... ang Labanan (1990)
- Bala... Dapat Kay Cris Cuenca, Public Enemy No. 1 (1989)
- Captain Yagit (1989) as Doktor
- Balbakwa (1989)
- Baricuatro: Batang Cebu .45 (1989)
- Eagle of Manila (1988) as Badong Busangol
- Buy One, Take One (1988)
- Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting (1988) as Kulas
- Kambal Tuko (1988) as Father To Pak
- Bobo Cop (1988)
- Kumander Ahmed Kalansalay (1988) as Kumander Maxi
- Puto (1987) as Elvis
- Humanda Ka... Ikaw ang Susunod (1987)
- No Retreat...No Surrender...Si Kumander (1987)
- Black Magic (1987)
- Feliciano Luces: Alyas Kumander Toothpick, Mindanao (1987)
- Asong Gubat (1986) as Ka Tonyo
- Isang Kumot, Tatlong Unan (1986)
- Muslim.357 (1986)
- Clown (1986)
- Ninja Kids (1986) as Hostage Taker
- No Blood, No Surrender (1986)
- Si Mister at Si Misis (1986)
- Balimbing (1986)
- Kingkoy: Ninja Komisyon (1986) as Bald Max
- Inday Bote (1985) as Black Sunday
- Working Boys (1985) as Hostage Taker
- Rambo Tan-Go Part III (1985)
- Victor Lopez Jr.: Robinhood Ng Tondo (1985)
- Bilang Na Ang Oras Mo (1985)
- Isa Isa Lang (1985) as Masong
- Blasting Bullets (1985)
- Ben Tumbling (1985) as Koljack
- Da Best in da West (1984)
- Cry of Justice (1984) as Masu
- Hatulan si Totoy Angustia (1984) as Maxie
- Kapitan Inggo (1984)
- Ang Panday IV (1984) as Lizardo
- Barok Goes to Hong Kong (1984)
- Pieta: Book 2 (1984)
- Kapag Buhay Ang Inutang (1983) as Maxie
- Pieta (1983)
- Brando Bandido (1983)
- My Funny Valentine (1983) as Maxi
- D'Wild Wild Weng (1982) as Lupo
- Daniel Bartolo ng Sapang Bato (1982)
- Ang Panday... Ikatlong Yugto (1982) as Lizardo
- Alyas Palos II (1982)
- Labag sa batas (1982)
- For Y'ur Height Only (1981) as Columbus
- A Man Called Tolongges (1981) as Blackbird the Pirate
- Pagbabalik ng Panday (1981) as Lizardo
- Ang Panday (1980) as Lizardo
- Ang Pagbabalik Ni Leon Guerrero (1980)
- Darna and Ding (1980) as Giant
- Dolphy's Angels (1980) as Bertong Maize
- MIssion Terrorize Panay (1980)
- Boy Negro (1980)
- Dancing Master (1979)
- Bugoy (1979)
- Isa Para sa Lahat, Lahat Para sa Isa (1979)
- Nang umapoy ang karagatan (1979)
- Max en Jess (1979)
- Tonyong Bayawak (1979)
- Vontes V (1979)
- Ace and Queen (1979) as No Name Law Officer
- Tatak ng Tundo (1978) as Enteng
- Napoleon Agra (1978)
- Facundo Alitaftaf (1978)
- Mokong (1978)
- Gulapa (1977)
- Asawa Ko Silang Lahat (1977)
- The Enforcer and the Pussycats (1977)
- Sgt. Dalanon (1977)
- Peter Pandesal (1976)
- Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin (1976)
- Barok (1976)
- Ebony, Ivory & Jade (1976)
- The Rebel Hunter (1976)
- Makahiya at Talahib (1976)
- The Interceptors (1976)
- Kapitan Kulas (1975)
- Blood and Love on a Piece of Land (1975) as Salazar (segment 2)
- Mission: Get the Killers on the Loose (1975)
- Alat! (1975)
- Marine Centipede (1975)
- The Fantastic Sword (1975)
- Pagbabalik ng Lawin (1975) as Bandong
- Pagsapit ng Dilim (1975)
- TNT Jackson (1974)
- Kung Fu Master (1974)
- The Game of Death (1974)
- Kampanerang Kuba (1974) as Berto
- Shadow of the Dragon (1973)
- Hulihin Si Tiagong Akyat (1973)
- Darna and the Giants (1973) as Giant
- The Eagle and the Sun (1973)
- Karnabal (1973) as Gus
- Zoom, Zoom, Superman! (1973) as Tarzan
- Sto. Cristo (1973)
- Diwata ng Kagubatan (1972)
- El Vibora (1972) as Gulimbat
- Santo Domingo (1972)
- Salaginto't Salagubang (1972) as Konsorte
- Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria (1971)
- Atlas, Hari, Sota (1971)
- Dino Barbaro (1969)
- Sabotage (1966)
- San Bernardo (1966)
- Viva Ranchera (1966)
- Soliman Brothers (1966)
- Contra Señas (1965)
- Isputnik vs. Darna (1963)
- Ito Ang Maynila (1963)
- Sigaw ng Digmaan (1963)
- Tahimik Ngunit Mapanganib (1963)
- Angkan Ng Matatapang (1963)
- 3 Desperados (1962)
- Hari sa Barilan (1962)
- Suicide Commandoes (1962)
- North Harbor (1961)
- Baril sa Baril (1961) as Attorney Salazar
- The Moises Padilla Story (1961) as Berto
- Noli Me Tángere (1961) as Lucas
- Huwag Mo Akong Limutin (1960)
- Kadenang Putik (1960)
- Akin ang Paghihiganti (1960)
- Prinsesa Naranja (1960)
- Rolling Rockers (1959)
- Ang Maton (1959)
- Pepeng Kaliwete (1958)
- Bicol Express (1957)
- Lo' Waist Gang (1956)
- Exzur (1956)
- Sandino (1952)
- Ang Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo (1952)
- 48 Hours (1950) as Night Club Man
- Sgt. Marcelino Pantaleon: Saan Nagkamali ang Batas? as Senior Horazan
Frequently Asked Questions
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Max Alvarado is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Γυναίκα Χωρίς Όνομα (2018), TNT Jackson (1974).
When and where was Max Alvarado born?
Max Alvarado was born on February 19, 1929 in Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines. They passed away on April 6, 1997.
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Max Alvarado has accumulated over 158 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1950 to 1997.
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Max Alvarado was a Filipino film actor born as Gavino Maximo Teodosio in Manila on February 19, 1929. His career spanned six decades, during which he was known mainly for portraying villains. In his youth, he worked as an itinerant manual laborer and was a member of street gangs. He entered the film industry in 1948 as...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- TNT Jackson (1974) — aged about 45
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