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Chita Rivera

Person
1
Popularity
59
Credits
1933
Born
USA
Origin

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

Acting

Birthday

1933-01-23

Place of Birth

Washington, D.C., USA

Died

2024-01-30

Also Known As

Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero

Movies (42)

Poster image of Chicago

Chicago

2002
7.2
Movie
Poster image of Broadway's Lost Treasures

TV Shows (17)

Poster image of The Mike Douglas Show

The Mike Douglas Show

1961
5.4
TV Show
Poster image of Will & Grace
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Broadway's Lost Treasures

2003
6.1
Movie
Poster image of Chita: A Legendary Celebration

Chita: A Legendary Celebration

2020
0
Movie
Poster image of Waiting in the Wings: The Musical

Waiting in the Wings: The Musical

2014
4.9
Movie
Poster image of Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age

Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age

2021
0
Movie
Poster image of The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story

The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story

1996
7
Movie
Poster image of The Marcus-Nelson Murders

The Marcus-Nelson Murders

1973
7.4
Movie
Poster image of Night of 100 Stars III

Night of 100 Stars III

1990
4
Movie
Poster image of The Music of Kander & Ebb: Razzle Dazzle

The Music of Kander & Ebb: Razzle Dazzle

1997
0
Movie
Poster image of Once Upon a Brothers Grimm

Once Upon a Brothers Grimm

1977
0
Movie
Poster image of The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team

The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team

1984
0
Movie
Poster image of Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon

Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon

2019
7.3
Movie
Poster image of Uprooted: The Journey of Jazz Dance

Uprooted: The Journey of Jazz Dance

2020
5.2
Movie
Poster image of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

1978
4.3
Movie
Poster image of Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There

Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There

2003
7
Movie
Poster image of That's Dancing!

That's Dancing!

1985
7
Movie
Poster image of tick, tick... BOOM!

tick, tick... BOOM!

2021
7.7
Movie
Poster image of Chita Rivera: A Lot Of Livin' To Do

Chita Rivera: A Lot Of Livin' To Do

2015
0
Movie
Poster image of Kalamazoo?

Kalamazoo?

2006
0
Movie
Poster image of Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story

Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story

2025
8
Movie
Poster image of Sondheim: A Musical Tribute

Sondheim: A Musical Tribute

1973
0
Movie
Poster image of A Place for Us: West Side Story's Legacy

A Place for Us: West Side Story's Legacy

2011
0
Movie
Poster image of Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of The Tony Awards

Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of The Tony Awards

2005
7.2
Movie
Poster image of Mayflower Madam

Mayflower Madam

1987
3.2
Movie
Poster image of Bathtubs Over Broadway

Bathtubs Over Broadway

2018
8.1
Movie
Poster image of Private Screenings: Robert Osborne

Private Screenings: Robert Osborne

2014
7.3
Movie
Poster image of Sweet Charity

Sweet Charity

1969
6.9
Movie
Poster image of From Stage to Screen---A Director's Dilemma

From Stage to Screen---A Director's Dilemma

1969
0
Movie
Poster image of Something's Coming: West Side Story

Something's Coming: West Side Story

2021
7.5
Movie
Poster image of Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration

Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration

2025
0
Movie
Poster image of Pippin

Pippin

1981
7.5
Movie
Poster image of Every Act of Life

Every Act of Life

2018
6.4
Movie
Poster image of Studio One Forever

Studio One Forever

2024
7.8
Movie
Poster image of Night of 100 Stars II

Night of 100 Stars II

1985
8
Movie
Poster image of Amy's Victory Dance

Amy's Victory Dance

2020
0
Movie
Poster image of Waiting in the Wings: Still Waiting

Waiting in the Wings: Still Waiting

2018
1
Movie
Poster image of West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic

West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic

2016
8
Movie
Poster image of Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway's Best

Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway's Best

2023
2
Movie
Poster image of Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back

Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back

2019
5
Movie
Poster image of My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs

My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs

2001
5
Movie
Poster image of Reopening: The Broadway Revival

Reopening: The Broadway Revival

2022
0
Movie
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A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury

1996
0
Movie

Will & Grace

1998
6.9
TV Show
Poster image of Great Performances

Great Performances

1971
5.8
TV Show
Poster image of Tony Awards

Tony Awards

1956
5.9
TV Show
Poster image of The Carol Burnett Show

The Carol Burnett Show

1967
7.7
TV Show
Poster image of Dinah!

Dinah!

1974
6.7
TV Show
Poster image of The Outer Limits

The Outer Limits

1963
7.8
TV Show
Poster image of Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

1995
6
TV Show
Poster image of Stars in the House

Stars in the House

2020
0
TV Show
Poster image of The Ed Sullivan Show

The Ed Sullivan Show

1948
6.8
TV Show
Poster image of The Kennedy Center Honors

The Kennedy Center Honors

1978
7.4
TV Show
Poster image of The Dinah Shore Chevy Show

The Dinah Shore Chevy Show

1956
6
TV Show
Poster image of The Hollywood Palace

The Hollywood Palace

1964
4.5
TV Show
Poster image of Live from Lincoln Center

Live from Lincoln Center

1976
8.6
TV Show
Poster image of Bottomless Brunch at Colman's

Bottomless Brunch at Colman's

2020
10
TV Show
Poster image of The Judy Garland Show

The Judy Garland Show

1963
8
TV Show
Poster image of E! True Hollywood Story

E! True Hollywood Story

1996
8.1
TV Show