Geraldo Rivera Facts: Age, Wife, Children, Height, Net Worth

Date Updated: February 3, 2025

Bio
Birth Date July 4, 1943
Birth Name Gerald Michael Riviera
Nickname Gerald
Birth Place New York City, U.S.
Residence Shaker Heights, Ohio, US
Ethnicity Mixed (Puerto Rican & Ashkenazi Jewish)
Quick Stats
Age 82 years 3 months
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Nationality American
Height 5' 8½'' (1.76 m)
Weight 78 kg (172 lbs)
Religion Not Known
Relationship Status Married
Wife Erica Levy (m. 2003)
Profession, Education & Net Worth
Profession Journalist, Talk Show Host, Writer, Attorney
High School West Babylon High School, Brooklyn Law School
College State University of New York, Maritime College, University of Arizona, Columbia University
Active Years 1970 – Present
Net Worth $15 Million (Estimated)
Salary Not Disclosed
Detailed Physical Stats
Height 5' 8½'' (1.76 m)
Weight 78 kg (172 lbs)
Shoe Size N/A
Eye Colour Dark Brown
Hair Colour Grey
Personal Life
Relationship Status Married
Sexual Orientation Straight
Partners

  1. Erica Levy (m. 2003) (Wife)

    • Wedding Date: August 10, 2003
    • Wedding Location: Central Synagogue, New York City
    • Started Dating: Since 2001
    • First Met: In 2001 when Erica was working on his CNBC show.
Geraldo Rivera with his wife, Erica Levy. | Source: Zimbio.com Geraldo Rivera with his wife, Erica Levy. | Source: Zimbio.com
Ex-Partners

  1. Cynthia Cruickshank (m. 1987–2000) (Ex-Wife)

    • Wedding Date: 1987
    • Divorce Date: 2000

  2. Sherryl Raymond (m. 1976–1984) (Ex-Wife)

    • Wedding Date: 196
    • Divorce Date: 1984

  3. Edith Vonnegut (m. 1971–1975) (Ex-Wife)

    • Wedding Date: 1971
    • Divorce Date: 1975

  4. Linda Coblentz (m. 1965–1969) (Ex-Wife)

    • Wedding Date: 1965
    • Divorce Date: 1969
Geraldo Rivera with his ex-wife, C.C. Dyer. | Source: flickr.com Geraldo Rivera with his ex-wife, C.C. Dyer. | Source: flickr.com
Family Life
Father Cruz "Allen" Rivera
Mother Lillian Friedman
Geraldo Rivera with Parent/s}} Geraldo Riveria's parents. | Source: mobile.geraldo.com
Brothers
  1. Craig Rivera

    2. Profession: Television Producer

  2. Wilfredo Rivera

    3. Profession: N/A
Sisters
  1. Sharon Rivera

    2. Profession: N/A

  2. Irene Rivera

    3. Profession: N/A
Children 5 Children (Two sons & Three daughters)
Sons
  1. Gabriel Miguel Rivera

    2. Date of Birth: July 2, 1979

    Age: 46 years

  2. Cruz Grant Rivera

    3. Birth Date: 1987
Daughter
  1. Simone Cruickshank Rivera

    2. Date of Birth: September 1994

    Age: 31 years

  2. Isabella Holmes Rivera

    3. Date of Birth: November 7, 1992

    Age: 32 years

  3. Solita Liliana Rivera

    4. Date of Birth: August 2, 2005

    Age: 20 years
Geraldo Rivera with Children}} Geraldo Rivera with his wife, grandmother, sister & daughters. | Source: Twitter.com
Ethnicity
  • Self: Mixed (Puerto Rican & Ashkenazi Jewish)
  • Father: Puerto Rican
  • Mother: Ashkenazi Jewish