Chita Rivera
Acting
Born: January 23, 1933
Washington, D.C., USA
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.
Also Known As
- Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero
Known For
Chicago
December 10, 2002
tick, tick... BOOM!
November 11, 2021
Will & Grace
September 21, 1998
The Outer Limits
September 16, 1963
Sweet Charity
February 25, 1969
E! True Hollywood Story
August 21, 1996
The Carol Burnett Show
September 11, 1967
The Carol Burnett Show
September 11, 1967
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
July 24, 1978
Bathtubs Over Broadway
April 21, 2018
The Ed Sullivan Show
June 20, 1948
Great Performances
January 28, 1971