Chita Rivera

Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Known Credits
40
Gender
Female
Birthday
January 23, 1933 ( 91 years old )
Place of Birth
Washington, D.C., USA
Also Known As
Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero

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.