Geraldo Rivera

Date of Birth: July 4, 1943

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Biography

Geraldo Rivera is an American journalist, attorney, author, political commentator, and former television host. He was born on July 4, 1943, in New York City, New York. Rivera’s career began in the 1970s as a reporter for WABC-TV in New York, where he garnered acclaim for his coverage of the infamous Willowbrook State School abuse scandal. He later became a household name through his work on ABC’s “Good Night America” and his eponymous talk show, “Geraldo,” which ran from 1987 to 1998. Rivera’s career has been marked by his bold and sometimes controversial reporting style. He has covered a wide range of topics, from investigative journalism to celebrity interviews, and has reported from war zones around the world. In addition to his television work, Rivera has authored several books, including “Exposing Myself” and “HisPanic: Why Americans Fear Hispanics in the U.S.” Throughout his career, Rivera has been a polarizing figure, praised for his tenacity and criticized for his sensationalist approach. Despite the controversies, he remains a significant figure in American journalism.

5 Interesting Facts about Geraldo Rivera

1. Geraldo Rivera won a Peabody Award for his investigative reporting on the abuse of patients at the Willowbrook State School.

2. He has appeared as a contestant on “Dancing with the Stars.”

3. Rivera served as a war correspondent in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other conflict zones.

4. He hosted the infamous live TV special “The Mystery of Al Capone’s Vaults” in 1986, which turned out to be empty.

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

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Geraldo Rivera

1. “I am a journalist and an advocate.”

2. “I don’t mean to be overly dramatic, but I am an American!”

3. “I’m old school. I’m the last of a breed.”

4. “I have a reputation for being fair, and I always try to be.”

5. “I’ve had a great run, but I’m not done yet.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Geraldo Rivera’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $20 million.

Children

Geraldo Rivera has five children: 1. Gabriel Miguel Rivera 2. Isabella Holmes Rivera 3. Simone Cruickshank Rivera 4. Solita Liliana Rivera 5. Cruz Grant Rivera