Max Alvarado
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
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
Acting
(1997)
(1996)
(1996)
(1996)
(1995)
Bikini Watch
as Mayor Mukhangbato
(1994)
(1994)
Abrakadabra
as Siga 1
(1994)
(1993)
Dunkin Donato
as Mac Dado
(1993)
Makuha Ka sa Tingin: Kung Puede lang
as Banong
(1993)
(1992)
Alabang Girls
as Mr. Malabanan
(1992)
Alyas Pogi 2
as Shabu distributor
(1992)
(1991)
(1990)
(1990)
Hulihin si Nardong Toothpick
as Bulldog
(1990)
Patigasan... ang Labanan
as guest appearance
(1990)
(1990)
(1989)
(1989)
(1989)
Captain Yagit
as Doktor
(1988)
Agila ng Maynila
as Badong Busangol
(1988)
Kambal Tuko
as Father To Pak
(1988)
(1988)
(1988)
Kumander Ahmed Kalansalay
as Kumander Maxi
(1988)
(1987)
(1987)
(1987)
(1987)
(1986)
(1986)
Ninja Kids
as Hostage Taker
(1986)
(1986)
(1986)
(1986)
(1986)
(1986)
Kingkoy: Ninja Komisyon
as Bald Max
(1985)
Working Boys
as Hostage Taker
(1985)
Ben Tumbling
as Koljack
(1985)
(1985)
(1985)
Inday Bote
as Black Sunday
(1985)
(1985)
Isa Isa Lang
as Masong
(1985)
(1984)
Sigaw ng Katarungan
as Masu
(1984)
Ang Panday IV
as Lizardo
(1984)
(1984)
(1984)
(1984)
(1983)
(1983)
(1983)
Kapag Buhay Ang Inutang
as Maxie
(1983)
My Funny Valentine
as Maxi
(1982)
D'Wild Wild Weng
as Lupo
(1982)
(1982)
(1982)
Ang Panday... Ikatlong Yugto
as Lizardo
(1982)
(1981)
For Y'ur Height Only
as Columbus
(1981)
A Man Called Tolongges
as Blackbird the Pirate
(1981)
Pagbabalik ng Panday
as Lizardo
(1980)
(1980)
Ang Panday
as Lizardo
(1980)
Darna and Ding
as Giant
(1980)
Dolphy's Angels
as Bertong Maize
(1980)
(1980)
(1979)
(1979)
(1979)
(1979)
(1979)
(1979)
(1979)
Ace and Queen
as No Name Law Officer
(1978)
(1978)
(1978)
(1978)
Tatak ng Tundo
as Enteng
(1977)
(1977)
(1977)
(1977)
(1976)
(1976)
(1976)
(1976)
(1976)
(1976)
(1975)
Dugo at Pag-ibig Sa Kapirasong Lupa
as Salazar (segment 2)
(1975)
Pagbabalik ng Lawin
as Bandong
(1975)
(1975)
(1975)
(1975)
(1975)
(1975)
(1974)
(1974)
Kampanerang Kuba
as Berto
(1974)
(1974)
(1973)
Karnabal
as Gus
(1973)
(1973)
Darna and the Giants
as Giant
(1973)
Zoom, Zoom, Superman!
as Tarzan
(1973)
(1973)
(1972)
(1972)
Salaginto't Salagubang
as Konsorte
(1972)
El Vibora
as Gulimbat
(1972)
(1971)
(1971)
(1969)
(1966)
(1966)
(1966)
(1966)
(1965)
(1963)
(1963)
(1963)
(1963)
(1963)
(1962)
(1962)
(1962)
(1961)
Noli me Tángere
as Lucas
(1961)
(1961)
Baril sa Baril
as Attorney Salazar
(1961)
(1960)
(1960)
(1960)
(1960)
(1959)
(1959)
(1958)
(1957)
(1956)
(1956)
(1952)
(1952)
(1950)
48 Hours
as Night Club Man