Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
January 23, 1933
Place of Birth:
Washington, D.C., USA
Social Media
Chita Rivera
Biography
Chita Rivera (January 23, 1933 - January 30, 2024) was an American actress, dancer, and singer best known for creating roles in musical theatre hits such as Anita in "West Side Story," Rosie in "Bye Bye Birdie," Velma in "Chicago" and Aurora in "Kiss of the Spider Woman." She received 2 Tony Awards (from a record 10 nominations), a Kennedy Center Honor and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Stars in the House | Self |
| 2020 | Bottomless Brunch at Colman's | Self |
| 1998 | Will & Grace | Lenore |
| 1996 | E! True Hollywood Story | |
| 1995 | Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child | Katy (voice) |
| 1978 | The Kennedy Center Honors | Self |
| 1976 | Live from Lincoln Center | Chita Rivera |
| 1974 | Dinah! | Self |
| 1971 | Great Performances | Self |
| 1967 | The Carol Burnett Show | Self |
| 1967 | The Carol Burnett Show | Self - Guest / Various Characters |
| 1964 | The Hollywood Palace | Self - Singer / Dancer |
| 1963 | The Judy Garland Show | Self |
| 1963 | The Outer Limits | Mrs. Dame |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas Show | Self |
| 1956 | The Dinah Shore Chevy Show | Self |
| 1956 | Tony Awards | Self - Performer |
| 1948 | The Ed Sullivan Show | Self |