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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

tick, tick... BOOM!
as "Sunday" Legend #13

Chicago
as Nickie

Every Act of Life
as Self

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
as Our Guests at Heartland

Waiting in the Wings: Still Waiting
as Broadway Diva

Night of 100 Stars II
as Self

Sweet Charity
as Nickie

Waiting in the Wings: The Musical
as Broadway Diva

Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age
as Self

Night of 100 Stars III
as Self