Chita Rivera

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.

Known For

Chicago

as Nickie

tick, tick... BOOM!

as "Sunday" Legend #13

Will & Grace

as Lenore

The Outer Limits

as Mrs. Dame

Sweet Charity

as Nickie

E! True Hollywood Story

The Carol Burnett Show

as Self

The Carol Burnett Show

as Self - Guest / Various Characters

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

as Our Guests at Heartland

Bathtubs Over Broadway

as Self