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Chita Rivera
Acting
Born: January 23, 1933
Washington, D.C., USA
Biography
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.
Known For
Chicago
as Nickie
Pippin
as Fastrada
tick, tick... BOOM!
as "Sunday" Legend #13
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
as Our Guests at Heartland
Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
as Self
Waiting in the Wings: Still Waiting
as Broadway Diva
Waiting in the Wings: The Musical
as Broadway Diva
Sweet Charity
as Nickie
Night of 100 Stars II
as Self
Night of 100 Stars III
as Self
