Geraldo Rivera

Geraldo Rivera
Author: Mark Taylor from Rockville, Source: Geraldo Rivera at White House, 2011, Creative Commons

Born July 4, 1943 in NYC

Award-winning reporter turned controversial talk show host known for his tabloid-style journalism over a 50+ year career. 

Began as an activist lawyer helping community groups.

He had also been a foreign affairs and war correspondent, known for his sensationalized reporting.

Won a prestigious Peabody Award for his investigative journalism, uncovering the abuse of mentally ill patients at a New York institution.