Geraldo Rivera is an American journalist best known for playing Host in Good Night America.
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Best Known For:The television show Good Night America
Breakthrough:Received national recognition for reporting on Willowbrook State School in 1972
10 Quick Facts About Geraldo Rivera
- Full Name: Geraldo Rivera
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist and correspondent
- Known For: The television show Good Night America
- Current Role: Correspondent-at-large
- Gender: Male
- Specialization: Correspondent, Journalist, and Commentator / Analyst
- Beats: Politics / Government
- Media Level: National
- Employer Type: TV Network
Geraldo Rivera Age
Geraldo Rivera's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
His educational background includes studies at University of Arizona and Brooklyn Law School.
- University of Arizona
- Brooklyn Law School
- Qualification: Law degree
Career & Work
Geraldo Rivera's career includes news and reporting roles with NewsNation and FOX News, a news outlet.
Organization: NewsNation
Role: Correspondent-at-large
Period: 2024–Present
Details: Joined February 2024; active broadcasts and commentary documented in 2026.
Organization: FOX News
Role: Senior correspondent and television commentator
Period: 2001–2023
Details: Covered wars, news events and appeared on The Five.
Organization: NBCUniversal
Role: Television host and correspondent
Period: 1990s–2001
Details: Hosted Rivera Live on CNBC.
Organization: ABC
Role: Journalist and television host
Period: 1970s–1980s
Details: Hosted Good Night America.
Organization: WABC-TV
Role: Investigative reporter
Period: 1970s
Details: New York · Investigated conditions at Willowbrook State School.
Rise to Fame
Geraldo Rivera rose to prominence for his role on the television show Good Night America.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Geraldo, The Five, and Good Night America.
- TV Show: Geraldo (Host, 1987-1998)
- TV Show: The Five (Co-host) — Former FOX News panelist
- TV Show: Good Night America (Host)
- TV Show: Rivera Live (Host)
Notable Coverage
- Willowbrook State School investigation - WABC-TV - 1972 - Investigative reporting on conditions for residents
- Hurricane Katrina reporting - FOX News - 2005 - On-location disaster coverage
Awards & Achievements
- Peabody Award — Willowbrook State School investigative reporting
Personal Information
- Full Name: Geraldo Rivera
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Journalist and correspondent
- Nationality: American
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $77,000–$334,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $398,000–$5,685,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Online Presence
- Website:https://www.geraldo.com/
