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

Chicago

as Nickie

tick, tick... BOOM!

as "Sunday" Legend #13

Will & Grace

as Lenore

The Outer Limits

as Mrs. Dame

Sweet Charity

as Nickie

E! True Hollywood Story

The Carol Burnett Show

as Self

The Carol Burnett Show

as Self - Guest / Various Characters

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

as Our Guests at Heartland

Bathtubs Over Broadway

as Herself