Known for
Acting
Credits
56
Gender
Woman
Birthday
23 Jan 1933
Day of death
30 Jan 2024 (91)
Place of birth
Washington, D.C., USA
Also known as
Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero
Chita Rivera
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
Acting roles