Chita Rivera



First NameChita
Last NameRivera
Full Name at BirthDolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero
Age79
Date of BirthJanuary 23, 1933
BirthplaceWashington, District of Columbia, USA
Height5' 3" (160 cm)
BuildSlim
Hair ColorBlack
Star SignAquarius
EthnicityHispanic
NationalityAmerican
OccupationActress, Singer
Occupation CategoryActress
Claim to FameSgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

Chita Rivera (born January 23, 1933) is an American actress, dancer, and singer best known for her roles in musical theater. She is the first Hispanic woman to receive a Kennedy Center Honors award (December 2002). She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2009.


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#32,649
to be the LucyWho "Star of the Day"



Discography

2009

Filmography

Selected Chita Rivera film and TV show credits:


Acting Credits

2006
Kalamazoo?
Giannina

2002
Nickie

1998
Lenore

1987
Mayflower Madam
Risa Dickstein

1981
Pippin: His Life and Times
Fastrada

1978
Our Guests at Heartland

1977
Once Upon a Brothers Grimm
Gingerbread Lady

1971
Connie Richardson

1971
Rolf Harris Show
Singer

1969
Nickie

1968
Melody Rambo

1963
Mrs. Dame

Soundtrack Credits

1998
The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts
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1993
The 47th Annual Tony Awards
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1984
Gala of Stars 1984
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1984
The 38th Annual Tony Awards
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1981
Pippin: His Life and Times
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1980
De Mike Burstyn show
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1974
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1969
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Kennedy Center Honorees 2002
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Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical
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Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical
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