Geraldo Rivera is an American journalist and senior correspondent for FOX News.
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Best Known For:The television program The Five
Breakthrough:Exposed neglect at Willowbrook State School in 1972
10 Quick Facts About Geraldo Rivera
- Full Name: Geraldo Rivera
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and journalist
- Known For: The television program The Five
- Current Role: Senior correspondent
- Current Employer: FOX News
- Date of Birth: July 4, 1943
- Age: 82 years old
- Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York
- Marital Status: Married
Geraldo Rivera Age
Geraldo Rivera is about 83 years old as of 2026. Geraldo Rivera was born in 1943.
Geraldo Rivera Height
Geraldo Rivera stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches. This is approximately 175 cm.
Education
His educational background includes studies at University of Arizona and Brooklyn Law School.
- University of Arizona
- Qualification: Bachelor of Science (BS)
- Field of Study: Business Administration
- Period: 1965
- Brooklyn Law School
- Qualification: Juris Doctor (JD)
- Field of Study: Law
- Period: 1969
Career & Work
Geraldo Rivera's career includes news and reporting roles with FOX News, a news outlet and CNBC.
Organization: FOX News
Role: Correspondent-at-Large
Period: 2001–2023
Organization: CNBC
Role: Host
Period: 1994–2001
Rise to Fame
Geraldo Rivera rose to prominence for his role on the television show Geraldo.
Notable Works
- TV Show: Geraldo (Host, 1987-1998) — Tabloid talk show famous for its confrontational style
Notable Coverage
- Willowbrook State School Investigation - WABC-TV - 1972 - Exposed the neglect and abuse of patients at Willowbrook State School
Awards & Achievements
- Peabody Award — University of Georgia — Willowbrook State School Investigation
Geraldo Rivera Family & Relationships
Geraldo Rivera is married to Erica Michelle Levy. He has 5 children, including Gabriel Miguel Rivera and Cruz Grant Rivera.
- Father: Cruz Rivera
- Mother: Lillian Friedman
- Children:
- Gabriel Miguel Rivera (1979)
- Cruz Grant Rivera (1987)
- Isabella Holmes Rivera (1992)
- Simone Cru Rivera (1994)
- Solita Liliana Rivera (2005)
Lesser Known Facts
- He was a member of the Young Lords, a Puerto Rican activist group.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Geraldo Rivera
- Popular As: Gerald Michael Riviera
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: News anchor and journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Mixed
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: July 4, 1943
- Age: 82
- Birthday: July 4
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 9 in
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Father: Cruz Rivera
- Mother: Lillian Friedman
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Erica Michelle Levy
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Erica Michelle Levy (Spouse • Married in 2003)
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/GeraldoRivera
