About
Chita Rivera was an American actress, singer, and dancer who became a musical theater icon. Born Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero, she won two Tony Awards for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for her roles in The Rink (1984) and Kiss of the Spider Woman (1993). Rivera achieved stardom for her performance as Anita in the original Broadway production of West Side Story, a role she reprised in London.
Known for
Will & GraceSeries • 1998
The Outer LimitsSeries • 1963
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildSeries • 1995
The New Dick Van Dyke ShowSeries • 1971
Live from Lincoln CenterSeries • 1976
ChicagoMovie • 2002
tick, tick... BOOM!Movie • 2021
E! True Hollywood StorySeries • 1996
That's Dancing!Movie • 1985
Sweet CharityMovie • 1969
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club BandMovie • 1978