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Chita Rivera

Acting

2.6 Popularity Jan 23, 1933 (91 years old) Washington, D.C., USA

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 ...

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The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
1961 as Self
Tony Awards
Tony Awards
1956 as Self - Performer
Will & Grace
Will & Grace
1998 as Lenore
The Carol Burnett Show
The Carol Burnett Show
1967 as Self
The Carol Burnett Show
The Carol Burnett Show
1967 as Self - Guest / Various Characters
Great Performances
Great Performances
1971 as Self
Chicago
Chicago
2002 as Nickie
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2021 as "Sunday" Legend #13

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.

Filmography 59

2025
Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story Movie

as Self

2024
Studio One Forever Movie

as Self

2023
Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway's Best Movie

as Self

2022
Reopening: The Broadway Revival Movie

as Self

2021
Something's Coming: West Side Story Movie

as Self

2021
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as "Sunday" Legend #13

2021
Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age Movie

as Self

2020
Uprooted: The Journey of Jazz Dance Movie

as Self

2020
Chita: A Legendary Celebration Movie

as Self

2020
Bottomless Brunch at Colman's TV

as Self

2020
Amy's Victory Dance Movie

as Self

2020
Stars in the House TV

as Self

2019
Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back Movie

as Self

2019
Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon Movie

as Self

2018
Waiting in the Wings: Still Waiting Movie

as Broadway Diva

2018
Every Act of Life Movie

as Self

2018
Bathtubs Over Broadway Movie

as Self

2016
West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic Movie

as Self

2015
Chita Rivera: A Lot Of Livin' To Do Movie

as Self

2014
Waiting in the Wings: The Musical Movie

as Broadway Diva

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Not specified
Birthday January 23, 1933 (91 years old)
Died January 30, 2024
Place of Birth Washington, D.C., USA
Also Known As Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero
Years Active 1948 - 2025
Popularity 2.6
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59 Total Credits
41 Movie Roles
18 TV Roles
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