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Rene Raymond Rivera

Rene Raymond Rivera

Actor · Born January 9, 1961 (65) · San Antonio, Texas, USA

Rene Raymond Rivera. Born January 9th, in the middle of the third quarter of the 20th century, in San Antonio, Texas. U.S.A. The youngest of six children. Parents, Andres Aguilar Rivera, and Eva Perez Rivera, who early on in their marriage worked in the Texas fields, picking cotton, and fruits and vegetables. Rene is thankful and grateful to his parents for leading by example the importance of hard, honest work, and never giving up the loyalty to love and family, no matter how sacrificial. Rene also owes much of his purpose as an artist to his brothers and sisters, Ray Rivera, Janie Aguirre, Dora Morales, Joe Rivera, and Rose Chang, because their support, and guidance through out his childhood, taught him that love and friendship in family life is exactly the same in life's work and purpose outside of family. That we are true to ourselves and everyone we meet every day of our lives. Rene is also grateful to his years in school in San Antonio, at Stonewall elementary, he learned that friendship and respect are always coexisting, and loyalty equals an integrity of the soul that will last forever. At Southcross (Leal) middle school, he learned that respect for girls is a vital way of showing up in life with true gentility and stillness of the loving heart. At Harlandale High school he learned the core purpose of his soul, to be an actor, an artist that sees the beauty of art embracing life. He gives thanks to his teacher, Mark Blakeney, for seeing and recognizing his talent as an actor, and guiding him to pursue his theatrical studies at Incarnate Word College, (now University). At Incarnate Word College, Rene learned the most important lesson of his life's work- Love of self as an artist. No matter the theme, or plot of the story, the personality of the character's portrayed, or even the amount of work. The core was all love, all fearlessness, and pure excitement of the soul. For this all encompassing gift, Rene thanks the beautiful Ronald Ibbs, and Maureen Halligan, two of the greatest persons, actors, teachers and artists anyone will ever know. He also humbly bows to, and thanks with gratefulness Ronnie's, and Maureen's incredible supporting, creative team- George Burnett, Karen Jones, and Richard Jones. They walked with grace, and a theatrical power of love, and endless creative imagination, that was awe-inspiring, and inspirational. Bless you Incarnate Word. Rene eventually would audition for The Juilliard School in New York City, and on April 1, 1982 he received a letter of acceptance from Juilliard, where he would be accepted on a full scholarship. His journey through The Juilliard School's Drama department, and life in NYC, where he would grow into adulthood, was filled with all the beauty and raw life experiences, light and dark, that would help add to the sculpture of his life, and work. He deeply thanks Harold Stone, Michael Langham, Tim Monich, Marian Seldes, Moni Yakim, Robert Williams, Eve Shapiro, and Kevin Kline. The Juilliard School Drama Departments' Stalwarts. Their highest level of professionalism was never without child-like wonder, curious excitement, and loving support. Rene gives unbridled thanks to Joe Papp, founder of The Public Theater in New York City. To Rosemarie Tichler, and JoAnne Akalaitis, who cast him in prolific productions after graduating from The Juilliard School, Drama Group 15. Rosemarie Tichler, and JoAnne Akalaitis, two great heroines of theater, and life. Working in New York City theater, On Broadway, Off Broadway, and Off Off Broadway, and in Reogional Theater in the U.S., and Europe, Rene also was working in Film and Television, and all those productions allowed him to work at deeper, higher stakes levels, and he's grateful to all those he worked with in New York City. He will always know, and be thankful to NYC , as the birth place of his man-hood, and his maturity as a human being. Rene Rivera is a life time member of The Actors Studio in Los Angeles, and New York City. He is eternally grateful, and thankful to Jaime Sanchez, Al Pacino, Estelle Parsons, James Eric, Harry Cohn, Mark Rydell, Martin Landeau, Barbara Bain, Joanne Linville, Charlie Dierkop, Salome Jens, Allan Miller, and Helen Sanders...for their undeterred trailblazing visions, and leadership in artistic integrity, and soulful guidance. They are my stalwarts. The Actors Studio has been a life altering, powerful institution, brimming with beautiful, and wonderful artists. I embrace it in my heart forever. Rene lives in Los Angeles, CA. I am grateful for this incredibly beautiful, rare gift, we call life,...Vida....,and everyone, and everything in it. I look forward to...NOW... Gracias a Dios.

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Biography from IMDb.

Born
January 9, 1961 (65)
From
San Antonio, Texas, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
32 on MovieCove · 45 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 64 days to Oct 27Down 36% in 30 days

What are Rene Raymond Rivera's films like?

Across their 5 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Survival and Bonds.

Themes

share of theme weight
Survival
35%
Bonds
29%
Society
13%
Self
12%
Morality
6%
Power
5%
Survival3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 5 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 3 · Serious 1 · Dark 1

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 4 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 2 · Charged 1 · Intense 2

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 3 · Shifting 1 · Whiplash 1

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 3 · Some laughs 1 · Funny 1

Slow burn: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their slow burn movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 3 · Even-paced 2 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 3 · Engaged 2 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 4 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

2 analyzed roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
3
Romantic
2
Warm
2
Joyful
2
Absurd
1
Other
5

How their films linger

Feel-good3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy3
  • Ambiguous2

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Rene Raymond Rivera's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 26 of their 32 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (10).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Rene Raymond Rivera's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

45 credits, 32 with a MovieCove page.

  • Plea (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as George Rodriguez

  • Love in the Limelight(2022)

    as Antonio Rivera

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Pearson(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as Rinaldo Castillo

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all shows

  • 9-1-1(2018)

    Show 1 episode · as Angelo

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all shows

  • Enchanted Christmas(2017)

    as Manuel Montoya

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Beneath(2013)

    as Strode

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Smashed(2012)

    as Rico

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • Rizzoli & Isles(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Pablo

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • The Mentalist(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Josef Rosales

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Disturbia(2007)

    as Senor Gutierrez

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • Bordertown(2007)

    as Aris Rodriguez

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Shark(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as Police Captain Garcia

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • Crash Landing(2005)

    as Carl Trenta

    Midcredits score: 2nd percentile of all films

  • Komodo vs. Cobra(2005)

    as Dirk Preston

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Lords of Dogtown(2005)

    as Mr. Peralta (as René Rivera)

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • Grey's Anatomy(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as James's Father

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • Gargoyle: Wings of Darkness (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Gogol

  • Lost Treasure (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Eduardo

  • The United States of Leland(2003)

    as Mechanic

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • Monk(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Cpt. Valez

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Project Viper (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Gonzales

  • The Salton Sea(2002)

    as FBI Agent

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • Deadly Little Secrets (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Raoul Gonzales

  • Rangers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Hamir

  • Before Night Falls(2000)

    as Recruit Driver

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Monsignor Martinez (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Cuaderno

  • Desert Blue(1998)

    as Dr. Gordon

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • A Brooklyn State of Mind(1998)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Demolition University (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Kalmed

  • River Made to Drown In(1997)

    as Cabbie

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • Brooklyn South (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Bud

  • Profiler (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Padilla

  • Basquiat(1996)

    as Juan

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • Nash Bridges(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Rocco Valdez

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all shows

  • It Is Now Our Time: Peter Sellars’ The Merchant of Venice (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Lorenzo

  • It Could Happen to You(1994)

    as Julio

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Carlito's Way(1993)

    as Bartender

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films

  • The X-Files(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as First Cop

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Light Sleeper(1992)

    as Manuel

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • William Shakespeare's Hamlet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Bernardo/Lucianus

  • Law & Order(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as Lucio Martinez

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows

  • The Old Man and the Sea(1990)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Suffering Bastards (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Bernard

  • Me and Him(1988)

    as Jose - Limo Driver

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Miami Vice(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Capt. Jimenez

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all shows

Career shape

Star power in the 93rd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 45 titles from 1984 to 2024; peak year 2006.

Highest rated

Love in the Limelight (2022)

Midcredits 64th

Most popular right now

Beneath (2013)

Film career

19842024

Peak 2006 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 1 MovieCove title. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting45 of 45: 45 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score74th

By decade

1980s3 · acting1990s16 · acting2000s18 · acting2010s6 · acting2020s2 · acting

Billing

usually 12th · top billed in 0% of 15 roles
9005

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Rene Raymond Rivera's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 64th percentile, the median of all 21; across their 5 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 24th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

24thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Approval · how many liked their films

14thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Reach · how many have seen their films

66thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Midcredits score across 32 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up14
  • 50th to 74th7
  • 25th to 49th5
  • Below 25th6

Shape of the crowd

18 of their 32 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved4
  • Universally Panned1
  • Crowd Pleaser18
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed8

Most divisive · actor

Komodo vs. Cobra (2005)

79th percentile spread · 76% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Carlito's Way (1993)

Midcredits 98th · 90% liked

Reviewers score the acting 38/100 in their films, across 5 reviewed titles; fans 56, detractors 25. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Rene Raymond Rivera work with?

People who share at least 2 of Rene Raymond Rivera's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Jim Wynorski shares the most, 2.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Cinematographers and editors

Producers