Geraldo Rivera

Date of Birth: July 4, 1943

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Biography

Geraldo Rivera, born Gerald Michael Riviera on July 4, 1943, in New York City, is a well-known American journalist, attorney, author, political commentator, and former television host. He first gained national attention with his investigative reports on the mistreatment of patients at the Willowbrook State School in Staten Island. Rivera’s career spans over five decades, during which he has worked for major networks such as ABC and Fox News. He is best known for hosting the talk show “Geraldo” from 1987 to 1998, and “Geraldo at Large,” a news magazine program launched in 2005. Rivera has also covered significant events like the Iraq War and Hurricane Katrina, earning him a reputation for being a fearless and sometimes controversial journalist.

5 Interesting Facts about Geraldo Rivera

1. Geraldo Rivera’s career was launched after his exposé on the Willowbrook State School, which led to national reforms in the treatment of mentally disabled individuals.

2. He won the Peabody Award for his investigative journalism at Willowbrook.

3. Rivera has written several books, including his autobiography “Exposing Myself” and “The Geraldo Show: A Memoir.”

4. He has made various cameo appearances in popular TV shows and movies, including “Seinfeld” and “The Bonfire of the Vanities.”

5. Rivera has been married five times and has five children.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Geraldo Rivera

1. “I am a journalist and a human being. I want to report the news and also make a positive impact on the world.”

2. “With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.”

3. “I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be.”

4. “Journalism is the first rough draft of history.”

5. “It takes a lot of courage to show your dreams to someone else.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth achieved by Geraldo Rivera is estimated to be around $20 million.

Children

Geraldo Rivera has five children: 1. Gabriel Miguel Rivera (born 1979) 2. Isabella Holmes Rivera (born 1992) 3. Simone Cruickshank Rivera (born 1994) 4. Solita Liliana Rivera (born 2005) 5. Cruz Grant Rivera (born 1987)