Actor
Chita Rivera
Born 1933 · Washington, D.C., USA
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.
Acting
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"Sunday" Legend #13 · 2021
Chicago
Nickie · 2002
Will & Grace
Lenore · 1998
The Outer Limits
Mrs. Dame · 1963
The Carol Burnett Show
Self · 1967
Sweet Charity
Nickie · 1969
Bathtubs Over Broadway
Self · 2018
Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
Self · 2025
That's Dancing!
From 'Sweet Charity' (archive footage) · 1985
Live from Lincoln Center
Chita Rivera · 1976
Bottomless Brunch at Colman's
Self · 2020
Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration
Self (archive footage) · 2025
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self · 1948
Something's Coming: West Side Story
Self · 2021
Pippin
Fastrada · 1981
The Marcus-Nelson Murders
Josie Hopper · 1973
The Judy Garland Show
Self · 1963
Great Performances
Self · 1971
Once Upon a Brothers Grimm
Gingerbread Lady · 1977
Kalamazoo?
Giannina · 2006
The Kennedy Center Honors
Self · 1978
Studio One Forever
Self · 2024
Night of 100 Stars II
Self · 1985
West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic
Self · 2016