Portrait of Chita Rivera

Chita Rivera

Bio: Chita Rivera (January 23, 1933 - January 30, 2024) was an American actress, dancer, and singer best known for creating roles in musical theatre hits such as Anita in "West Side Story," Rosie in "Bye Bye Birdie," Velma in "Chicago" and Aurora in "Kiss of the Spider Woman. " She received 2 Tony Awards (from a record 10 nominations), a Kennedy Center Honor and the Presidential Medal of Freedom
Born: Mon, Jan 23 1933
Birthplace: Washington, D.C., USA

Death: Tue, Jan 30 2024
Chita Rivera is 91 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Studio One Forever
Studio One Forever
Chita Rivera would have been no older than
91 in Studio One Forever
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 18 2024
Poster of LIZA: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
LIZA: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
Chita Rivera would have been no older than
91 in LIZA: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jun 12 2024
Poster of Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway's Best
Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway's Best
Chita Rivera was
90 in Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway's Best
as 'Self'.
Fri, May 12 2023
Poster of Reopening: The Broadway Revival
Reopening: The Broadway Revival
Chita Rivera was
88 in Reopening: The Broadway Revival
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jan 18 2022
Poster of Something's Coming: West Side Story
Something's Coming: West Side Story
Chita Rivera was
88 in Something's Coming: West Side Story
as 'Self'.
Sun, Dec 05 2021
Poster of tick, tick... BOOM!
tick, tick... BOOM!
Chita Rivera was
88 in tick, tick... BOOM!
as '"Sunday" Legend #13'.
Thu, Nov 11 2021
Poster of Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age
Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age
Chita Rivera was
88 in Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age
as 'Self'.
Sat, Aug 14 2021
Poster of Uprooted: The Journey of Jazz Dance
Uprooted: The Journey of Jazz Dance
Chita Rivera was
87 in Uprooted: The Journey of Jazz Dance
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jun 30 2020
Poster of Chita: A Legendary Celebration
Chita: A Legendary Celebration
Chita Rivera was
87 in Chita: A Legendary Celebration
as 'Self'.
Fri, May 29 2020
Poster of Amy's Victory Dance
Amy's Victory Dance
Chita Rivera was
87 in Amy's Victory Dance
as 'Self'.
Sun, Apr 05 2020
Poster of Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back
Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back
Chita Rivera was
86 in Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back
as 'Self'.
Sun, Nov 10 2019
Poster of Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon
Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon
Chita Rivera was
86 in Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon
as 'Self'.
Sat, Aug 03 2019
Poster of Waiting in the Wings: Still Waiting
Waiting in the Wings: Still Waiting
Chita Rivera was
85 in Waiting in the Wings: Still Waiting
as 'Broadway Diva'.
Sat, Jun 09 2018
Poster of Every Act of Life
Every Act of Life
Chita Rivera was
85 in Every Act of Life
as 'Self'.
Mon, Apr 23 2018
Poster of Bathtubs Over Broadway
Bathtubs Over Broadway
Chita Rivera was
85 in Bathtubs Over Broadway
as 'Herself'.
Sat, Apr 21 2018
Poster of West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic
West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic
Chita Rivera was
83 in West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic
as 'Self'.
Mon, Dec 26 2016
Poster of Chita Rivera: A Lot Of Livin' To Do
Chita Rivera: A Lot Of Livin' To Do
Chita Rivera was
82 in Chita Rivera: A Lot Of Livin' To Do
as 'Self'.
Fri, Nov 06 2015
Poster of Waiting in the Wings: The Musical
Waiting in the Wings: The Musical
Chita Rivera was
81 in Waiting in the Wings: The Musical
as 'Broadway Diva'.
Tue, Apr 01 2014
Poster of Private Screenings: Robert Osborne
Private Screenings: Robert Osborne
Chita Rivera was
80 in Private Screenings: Robert Osborne
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jan 06 2014
Poster of A Place for Us: West Side Story's Legacy
A Place for Us: West Side Story's Legacy
Chita Rivera was
78 in A Place for Us: West Side Story's Legacy
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 15 2011
Poster of Kalamazoo?
Kalamazoo?
Chita Rivera was
73 in Kalamazoo?
as 'Giannina'.
Fri, Apr 07 2006
Poster of Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of The Tony Awards
Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of The Tony Awards
Chita Rivera was
72 in Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of The Tony Awards
as 'Spider Woman / Aurora ("Kiss Of The Spider Woman") (arch. foot.)'.
Sun, Aug 07 2005
Poster of Broadway's Lost Treasures
Broadway's Lost Treasures
Chita Rivera was
70 in Broadway's Lost Treasures
as 'Host (segment "Record Breakers") / Velma Kelly (segment "Chicago")'.
Sun, Aug 10 2003
Poster of Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There
Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There
Chita Rivera was
70 in Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There
as 'Self'.
Thu, Apr 03 2003
Poster of Chicago
Chicago
Chita Rivera was
69 in Chicago
as 'Nickie'.
Tue, Dec 10 2002
Poster of My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs
My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs
Chita Rivera was
68 in My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs
as 'Self'.
Tue, Mar 06 2001
Poster of The Music of Kander & Ebb: Razzle Dazzle
The Music of Kander & Ebb: Razzle Dazzle
Chita Rivera was
64 in The Music of Kander & Ebb: Razzle Dazzle
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Dec 03 1997
Poster of A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury
A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury
Chita Rivera was
63 in A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury
as 'Self'.
Sun, Nov 17 1996
Poster of The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story
The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story
Chita Rivera was
63 in The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story
as 'Self'.
Fri, Sep 27 1996
Poster of Night of 100 Stars III
Night of 100 Stars III
Chita Rivera was
57 in Night of 100 Stars III
as 'Self'.
Mon, May 21 1990
Poster of Mayflower Madam
Mayflower Madam
Chita Rivera was
54 in Mayflower Madam
as 'Risa Dickstein'.
Sun, Nov 15 1987
Poster of Night of 100 Stars II
Night of 100 Stars II
Chita Rivera was
52 in Night of 100 Stars II
as 'Self'.
Sun, Mar 10 1985
Poster of That's Dancing!
That's Dancing!
Chita Rivera was
51 in That's Dancing!
as 'From 'Sweet Charity' (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jan 18 1985
Poster of Pippin
Pippin
Chita Rivera was
47 in Pippin
as 'Fastrada'.
Thu, Jan 01 1981
Poster of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Chita Rivera was
45 in Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
as 'Our Guests at Heartland'.
Mon, Jul 24 1978
Poster of Once Upon a Brothers Grimm
Once Upon a Brothers Grimm
Chita Rivera was
44 in Once Upon a Brothers Grimm
as 'Gingerbread Lady'.
Wed, Nov 23 1977
Poster of The Marcus-Nelson Murders
The Marcus-Nelson Murders
Chita Rivera was
40 in The Marcus-Nelson Murders
as 'Josie Hopper'.
Thu, Mar 08 1973
Poster of Sondheim: A Musical Tribute
Sondheim: A Musical Tribute
Chita Rivera was
39 in Sondheim: A Musical Tribute
Mon, Jan 01 1973
Poster of Sweet Charity
Sweet Charity
Chita Rivera was
36 in Sweet Charity
as 'Nickie'.
Tue, Feb 25 1969
Poster of From Stage to Screen---A Director's Dilemma
From Stage to Screen---A Director's Dilemma
Chita Rivera was
35 in From Stage to Screen---A Director's Dilemma
Wed, Jan 01 1969

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Bottomless Brunch at Colman's
Bottomless Brunch at Colman's
Chita Rivera was
87+ in Bottomless Brunch at Colman's
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, May 03 2020
Poster of Stars in the House
Stars in the House
Chita Rivera was
87+ in Stars in the House
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 16 2020
Poster of Will & Grace
Will & Grace
Chita Rivera was
65+ in Will & Grace
as 'Lenore'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1998
Poster of E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story
Chita Rivera was
63+ in E! True Hollywood Story
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996
Poster of Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Chita Rivera was
62+ in Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
as 'Katy (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 12 1995
Poster of The Kennedy Center Honors
The Kennedy Center Honors
Chita Rivera was
45+ in The Kennedy Center Honors
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Dec 28 1978
Poster of Live from Lincoln Center
Live from Lincoln Center
Chita Rivera was
43+ in Live from Lincoln Center
as 'Chita Rivera'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 30 1976
Poster of Great Performances
Great Performances
Chita Rivera was
38+ in Great Performances
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 1971
Poster of The Carol Burnett Show
The Carol Burnett Show
Chita Rivera was
34+ in The Carol Burnett Show
as 'Self, Self - Guest / Various Characters'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1967
Poster of The Hollywood Palace
The Hollywood Palace
Chita Rivera was
30+ in The Hollywood Palace
as 'Self - Singer / Dancer'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 04 1964
Poster of The Judy Garland Show
The Judy Garland Show
Chita Rivera was
30+ in The Judy Garland Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 08 1963
Poster of The Outer Limits
The Outer Limits
Chita Rivera was
30+ in The Outer Limits
as 'Mrs. Dame'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 16 1963
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Chita Rivera was
28+ in The Mike Douglas Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
Chita Rivera was
23+ in The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Chita Rivera was
23+ in Tony Awards
as 'Self - Performer'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Chita Rivera was
15+ in The Ed Sullivan Show
as 'Self - Singer'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948