Happy birthday! Geraldo Rivera turns 83 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary television host turns 83 on Saturday, Jul. 4, 2026.

Geraldo Rivera is celebrating his 83rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed television hosts of his generation.

Popular television host-journalist Geraldo Rivera (Geraldo, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 83rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Rivera, a cultural icon

Born Gerald Michael Rivera in New York on July 4, 1943, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Rivera's not just a great television host, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Geraldo hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Geraldo Rivera as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 83.

Happy Birthday, Geraldo, you're the best!

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