Chita Rivera

    Known For

    Acting

    Birthday

    January 23, 1933

    Day of Death

    January 30, 2024 (91 years old)

    Place of Birth

    Washington, D.C., USA

    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

      Chicago

      2002

    • tick, tick... BOOM!

      tick, tick... BOOM!

      2021

    • Will & Grace

      Will & Grace

      1998

    • The Outer Limits

      The Outer Limits

      1963

    • Sweet Charity

      Sweet Charity

      1969

    • E! True Hollywood Story

      E! True Hollywood Story

      1996

    • The Carol Burnett Show

      The Carol Burnett Show

      1967

    • Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

      Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

      1978

    • Bathtubs Over Broadway

      Bathtubs Over Broadway

      2018

    • The Ed Sullivan Show

      The Ed Sullivan Show

      1948

    • Great Performances

      Great Performances

      1971

    • That's Dancing!

      That's Dancing!

      1985

    • Something's Coming: West Side Story

      Something's Coming: West Side Story

      2021

    • Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story

      Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story

      2025

    • Tony Awards

      Tony Awards

      1956