Carmen Zapata

About

Carmen Margarita Zapata (July 15, 1927 – January 5, 2014) often referred to as "The First Lady of the Hispanic Theater" was an American actress best known for her role in the PBS bilingual children's program Villa Alegre. Zapata was also the co-founder and director of the Bilingual Foundation of the Arts in Los Angeles. Zapata took an active part in the Chicano movement of the 1960s and 1970s. Zapata was born in New York City to Julio Zapata, a Mexican immigrant, and Ramona Roca, an Argentine immigrant.

Known for

Dr. Quinn, Medicine WomanSeries • 1993BonanzaSeries • 1959Married... with ChildrenSeries • 1987Falcon CrestSeries • 1981Adam-12Series • 1968Love, American StyleSeries • 1969MannixSeries • 1967Batman: The Animated SeriesSeries • 1992Emergency!Series • 1972HunterSeries • 1984The F.B.I.Series • 1965Medical CenterSeries • 1969Jake and the FatmanSeries • 1987KojakSeries • 1973Beyond Belief: Fact or FictionSeries • 1997Trapper John, M.D.Series • 1979SwitchSeries • 1975Matt HoustonSeries • 1982The RookiesSeries • 1972McCloudSeries • 1970The Streets of San FranciscoSeries • 1972Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildSeries • 1995McMillan & WifeSeries • 1971The Mod SquadSeries • 1968