Xavier Arco Rivers was born on July 14, 1970, in Sumter, South Carolina, and spent his early years in Atlanta, Georgia. With a rich artistic background, he initially gained recognition as a southern hip-hop dancer and djembe musician, performing at renowned venues such as the Fox Theatre, Six Flags over Georgia, the World Congress Center, Smyrna-Cobb county Center, and the Savannah Civic Center, as well as various clubs around Atlanta.
Rivers' first foray into acting was the character Orlando in the TV pilot "Swatz" in 1994. Since then, he has appeared in commercials, feature films, stage work, and some of Atlanta's best independent films. His dedication to honing his craft has led him to receive exclusive private lessons from the Alliance Theatre, training from Atlanta Screen Actors Studios, and Robert Mello's Stanford Meisner technique, as well as numerous acting workshops.
With a strong foundation in his, craft Xavier Arco Rivers is widely regarded as one of Atlanta's best-kept secrets. He has set his sights on becoming one of the premier talents from Atlanta, leveraging his unique acting presence to make a lasting impact on the industry.
Despite the challenges of booking major roles as a leading actor in Atlanta, Rivers remains steadfast in his pursuit of success. With over ten years of experience in the industry, he has continued to work tirelessly while holding down a full-time corporate job and supporting a family of five. Through prayer, meditation, study, and continued practice, he is strengthening his chances of success and is poised to seize the moment when the opportunity arises.
Xavier Arco Rivers' favorite quote is "The truth is more important than the facts," a philosophy that guides his approach to his craft and his personal life.
