Actor

Chita Rivera

Acting1933Washington, D.C., USA

Biography

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.

Details

Known for: Acting
Born: January 23, 1933
Age: 91
Place of birth: Washington, D.C., USA
Gender: Female
Died: January 30, 2024
Also known as: Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero