Victor Rivers
Victor Rivers
Victor Rivers began his career as a free agent and the first Cuban-American to be given a two season tryout with the Miami Dolphins during the 1978-79 seasons. He then went on to pursue an acting career, starring in more than two dozen films, as well as appearing in television and on stage. His credits include the cult hit Blood In/Blood Out, The Mask of Zorro, Amistad and What’s Cooking. He has also appeared in comedies including 
The Distinguished Gentleman, Arli$$ and A Million to Juan. Most recently, Victor has been a part of the cast of NBC’s Life series.
Victor Rivers 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—a story he told in his book, A Private Family Matter. He is a devoted advocate of, and activist for, domestic violence prevention and was honored by the National Domestic Violence Hotline with a Special Tribute for Advocacy and Social Change at its Vital Links Awards Ceremony in New York in 2008.