More at IMDbPro » Victor Rivers was born in Sancti Spíritus, Cuba as Victor Rivas. He is an actor, known for The Mask of Zorro (1998), Blood In, Blood Out (1993) and Hulk (2003). He has been married to Mim Eichler Rivas since 1988. They have one child.
Full Name
Sancti Spíritus, Cuba
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Net Worth
$14 Million
Height
6' 2" (1.88 m)
Profession
Actor
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Fact
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Currently speaking at hospitals and other social service organizations on domestic violence. [2005]
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Currently on tour to promote his new book, "A Private Family Matter." [2005]
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His character in The Mask of Zorro, Joaquin Murieta, is portrayed as the older brother of the new Zorro, Alejandro Murieta. Although Alejandro is a fictional character, Joaquin Murieta was not. He was a real-life bandit and folk hero, and is widely believe to have been the original inspiration for Zorro.
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Was a victim of extreme child abuse and witnessed his mother being a victim of domestic violence, both of which were committed by his father. As a result, he is now a devoted advocate of and activist for domestic violence prevention.
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Former gang member who turned his life around at an early age, going on to attend, as a scholar-athlete, Florida State University on a full four-year football scholarship.
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Since 1999, he has been the national spokesperson for the National Network to End Domestic Violence.
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Came to American from his homeland, Cuba, at the age of two.
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Is listed as a Distinguished and Notable Alumnus of Florida State University.
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Graduated from Florida State University's School of Criminology and Criminal Justice in 1977 with a Bachelor of Science degree.
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He was an offensive lineman with the Miami Dolphins from 1978-1979.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders
2016
TV Series
Nestor Diaz
The Bold and the Beautiful
2013-2014
TV Series
Ricardo Montemayor
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
2014
Buck
Law & Order: LA
2011
TV Series
Mexican Consular Official
Satin
2011
Styles Fontane
The Station
2009
TV Movie
Francisco Villalobos
Life
2007-2008
TV Series
Jack Reese
Blizhniy Boy: The Ultimate Fighter
2007
FBI Agent #2 (uncredited)
The Air I Breathe
2007
Eddie
The Lost City
2005
El Indio
Numb3rs
2005
TV Series
Raymond Sites
Justice League
2004
TV Series
Hro Talak
Hulk
2003
Paramilitary
24
2003
TV Series
Sgt. Amis
CSI: Miami
2003
TV Series
Detective Gil Carrillo
Bill's Gun Shop
2001
Rick
Batman Beyond
1999-2001
TV Series
Guard
Assassin Leader
Invulnerable Man
...
Gedo
2000
Video
Bronson
What's Cooking?
2000
Javier Avila
Nash Bridges
1999
TV Series
Henry Caesar
In Too Deep
1999
Romeo Concepcion
The Mask of Zorro
1998
Joaquín Murrieta
La Cucaracha
1998
Herberto Ortega
JAG
1998
TV Series
Miguel Cortes
Two for Texas
1998
TV Movie
Emile Landry
Four Corners
1998
TV Series
Amistad
1997
Captain Ferrar
Soldier of Fortune, Inc.
1997
TV Series
Col. Jesus Barnardo
Crisis Center
1997
TV Series
Arturo's Manager
The Chain
1996/I
Carlos
Fled
1996
Santiago
Nixon
1995
Cuban Plumber
Flipper
1995
TV Series
Hernandez
Steal Big Steal Little
1995
Sheriff Vic
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
1995
TV Series
Altovar
Cybill
1995
TV Series
Stefan
The Adventures of Brisco County Jr.
1994
TV Series
Carlos Falco
A Million to Juan
1994
Hector Delgado
Blood In, Blood Out
1993
Magic Mike
South of Sunset
1993
TV Series
The Distinguished Gentleman
1992
Armando
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
1992
Buck
Fires Within
1991
Angel
The Flash
1991
TV Series
Stanley Morse
One Good Cop
1991
Oreste
Black Magic Woman
1991
Dr. Yantos
Hunter
1991
TV Series
Tonio de Perez
Havana
1990/I
Young Cuban #1
Hardball
1990
TV Series
Gorecki
Cat Chaser
1989
Emellio Mendoza
L.A. Takedown
1989
TV Movie
Detective Arriaga
One of the Boys
1989
TV Series
Bartender
I ragazzi del 42° plotone
1989
Josy
B.L. Stryker
1989
TV Series
Sami Nashin
Miami Vice
1988
TV Series
Luis / Mendez
CBS Schoolbreak Special
1987
TV Series
Dr. Sanchez
8 Million Ways to Die
1986
Angel Heavy #3
Last Resort
1986
Renaldo
Remington Steele
1985
TV Series
Cop #1
Fear City
1984
Jimmy
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Moving Through Time: Fire Walk with Me Memories
2014
Video documentary short
Himself
Courage Network
2010
TV Series documentary
Himself / Himself - Celebrity Actor, Author & Domestic Violence Activist
