Robert Rivera

Robert Rivera is a highly disciplined actor, background talent, and U.S. Navy Veteran who brings unmatched, real-world tactical authenticity to the screen. Based in Ellenville, New York, Robert offers casting directors a rare combination of genuine military and high-stakes executive security expertise. On camera, he is best known for his background roles in major feature films, including the 20th Century Fox action-thriller The Siege alongside Denzel Washington and Bruce Willis, and the crime-drama Gloria starring Sharon Stone. He has also been cast in multiple music videos.Behind the scenes, Robert spent over 17 years as a Senior Security Specialist for Ruff Ryders Lifestyles, providing elite close personal protection for founder Joaquin "Waah" Dean, his family (including Sandra Adams), and hip-hop icons DMX, Swizz Beatz, The LOX, Eve, Lil Waah, and Benny Blanco. He has also provided diplomatic security for the UAE Mission to the United Nations.Robert specializes in portraying law enforcement, military personnel, federal agents, or elite bodyguards with absolute precision. He is a 3rd Degree Black Belt (San Dan) / Tactical Defense Instructor, weapons-proficient with active NY/NJ carry permits, and holds a Class BM CDL, making him fully certified to handle heavy commercial or armored vehicles on camera.