Rita Moreno
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Person

Rita Moreno

Known for
Acting
Born
December 11, 1931
Place of birth
Humacao, Puerto Rico
Also known as
Rosa Dolores Alverío, Rosita Moreno, ریتا مورنو

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Biography

Rita Moreno (born Rosa Dolores Alverío Marcano; December 11, 1931) is a Puerto Rican actress, dancer, and singer. Noted for her work across different areas of the entertainment industry, she has appeared in numerous film, television, and theater projects throughout her extensive career spanning over seven decades.

Her work includes supporting roles in the classic musical films Singin' in the Rain (1952), The King and I (1956), and the 1961 and 2021 film adaptations of West Side Story. Her other notable films include Popi (1969), Carnal Knowledge (1971), The Four Seasons (1981), I Like It Like That (1994) and the cult film Slums of Beverly Hills (1998). She is also known for her work on television including the children's television series The Electric Company (1971–1977), and as Sister Peter Marie Reimondo on the HBO series Oz (1997–2003). She voiced the titular role of in Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego? from 1994 to 1999. She also gained acclaim for her roles in Jane the Virgin (2015–2019) and the revival of Norman Lear's One Day at a Time (2017–2020). In theater, she is best known for her role as Googie Gomez in the 1975 musical The Ritz.

Among her numerous accolades, Moreno is one of a few performers to have been awarded an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony (EGOT). She is also one of 24 people who have achieved what is called the Triple Crown of Acting, with individual competitive Academy, Emmy and Tony awards for acting. In 2004, she received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, America's highest civilian honor bestowed upon her by George W. Bush. In 2009, President Barack Obama presented her with the National Medal of Arts. In 2013, she received the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award. In 2015, she was awarded a Kennedy Center Honor for her contribution to American culture through performing arts. She was awarded the Peabody Award in 2019. Her life was profiled in the 2021 documentary Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It.

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Acting (1)

Filmography

  • A Grammy Celebration of Latin MusicFilm · 2025 · as Self
  • ClementeFilm · 2025 · as Self
  • Hollywood SquaresTV · 2025 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Jim Henson Idea ManFilm · 2024 · as Self
  • My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary ConcertFilm · 2024 · as Self
  • The PrankFilm · 2024 · as Mrs. Wheeler
  • 80 for BradyFilm · 2023 · as Maura
  • Family SwitchFilm · 2023 · as Angelica
  • Fast XFilm · 2023 · as Abuelita
  • Paul Newman: The RestlessFilm · 2023 · as Self (archive footage)
  • Beauty and the Beast: A 30th CelebrationFilm · 2022 · as Narrator (voice)
  • My Father's DragonFilm · 2022 · as Mrs. McClaren (voice)
  • Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and LaughterFilm · 2022 · as Self
  • Santa BootcampFilm · 2022 · as Belle
  • SherriTV · 2022 · as Self - Guest · 1 episode
  • Still Working 9 to 5Film · 2022 · as Self
  • The Jennifer Hudson ShowTV · 2022 · as Self · 2 episodes
  • The Stories of West Side StoryFilm · 2022 · as Self
  • Curious George: Cape AhoyFilm · 2021 · as Gertrude St. John (voice)
  • Maya and the ThreeTV · 2021 · as Ah Puch (voice) · 9 episodes
  • Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for ItFilm · 2021 · as Self
  • Something's Coming: West Side StoryFilm · 2021 · as Self
  • West Side StoryFilm · 2021 · as Valentina
  • Wicked in Concert: A Musical Celebration of the Iconic Broadway ScoreFilm · 2021 · as Self
  • Stars in the HouseTV · 2020 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Bless This MessTV · 2019 · as Theresa · 3 episodes
  • Carmen SandiegoTV · 2019 · as Cookie Booker (voice) · 3 episodes
  • Green Eggs and HamTV · 2019 · as Dookess (voice) · 7 episodes
  • Raúl Juliá: The World’s a StageFilm · 2019 · as Self
  • Still Laugh-In: The Stars CelebrateFilm · 2019 · as Self
  • The Kelly Clarkson ShowTV · 2019 · as Self · 1 episode
  • The Tamron Hall ShowTV · 2019 · as Self - Guest · 1 episode
  • Every Act of LifeFilm · 2018 · as Self
  • TorchFilm · 2018 · as Aunt Francine
  • One Day at a TimeTV · 2017 · as Lydia Riera · 46 episodes
  • De Puerto Rico para el mundoFilm · 2016 · as Self
  • Remember MeFilm · 2016 · as Nanna
  • The $100,000 PyramidTV · 2016 · as Self · 1 episode
  • To Tell the TruthTV · 2016 · as Self - Panelist · 3 episodes
  • West Side Stories: The Making of a ClassicFilm · 2016 · as Self
  • A Gift of MiraclesFilm · 2015 · as Beverly Davis
  • Grace and FrankieTV · 2015 · as Lucy Chambers · 1 episode
  • Nina's WorldTV · 2015 · as Abuelita · 104 episodes
  • The Late Show with Stephen ColbertTV · 2015 · as Self · 2 episodes
  • The Latin Explosion: A New AmericaFilm · 2015 · as Self
  • Actresses Turned Producer/DirectorsFilm · 2014 · Acting
  • Jane the VirginTV · 2014 · as Liliana De La Vega · 4 episodes
  • Last Week Tonight with John OliverTV · 2014 · as Self - Guest · 1 episode
  • Late Night with Seth MeyersTV · 2014 · as Self - Guest · 1 episode
  • Marlon Brando: An Actor Named DesireFilm · 2014 · as Self - Actress
  • Reel Herstory: The Real Story of Reel WomenFilm · 2014 · as Self
  • Rio 2Film · 2014 · as Aunt Mimi (voice)
  • Six Dance Lessons in Six WeeksFilm · 2014 · as Ida Barksdale
  • The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonTV · 2014 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Variety Studio: Actors on ActorsTV · 2014 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Getting OnTV · 2013 · as Sister Lily Claire · 1 episode
  • Nicky DeuceFilm · 2013 · as Tutti
  • Welcome to the FamilyTV · 2013 · as Lita · 1 episode
  • Happily DivorcedTV · 2011 · as Dori Newman · 34 episodes
  • The Day Of The DeadFilm · 2011 · Acting
  • Celebrity HablaFilm · 2009 · as Self
  • Hollywood Singing & Dancing: A Musical History - 1960'sFilm · 2009 · as Self
  • Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1930s: Dancing Away the Great DepressionFilm · 2009 · as Self
  • I Know a Woman Like ThatFilm · 2009 · as Self
  • Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenTV · 2009 · as Self - Guest · 1 episode
  • When Medicine Got It WrongFilm · 2009 · as Narrator
  • Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical HistoryFilm · 2008 · as Self
  • In Plain SightTV · 2008 · as Rita Ramirez · 1 episode
  • CaneTV · 2007 · as Amalia Duque · 13 episodes
  • Best Ever Muppet MomentsFilm · 2006 · as Self
  • The Electric Company's Greatest Hits & BitsFilm · 2006 · as Self
  • Ugly BettyTV · 2006 · as Aunt Mirta · 1 episode
  • Grey's AnatomyTV · 2005 · as Gayle McColl · 1 episode
  • Law & Order: Trial by JuryTV · 2005 · as Mildred Quintana · 1 episode
  • The Life and Times of Frida KahloFilm · 2005 · as Narrator (voice)
  • The Reichen ShowTV · 2005 · as Self · 1 episode
  • WantedTV · 2005 · as Mrs. Kelly · 1 episode
  • AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the MoviesFilm · 2004 · as Self
  • Happy to Be Nappy and Other Stories of MeFilm · 2004 · as Self (voice)
  • King of the CornerFilm · 2004 · as Inez
  • Casa de los BabysFilm · 2003 · as Señora Muñoz
  • Open HouseFilm · 2003 · as Lydia Fitch
  • Scooby-Doo! and the Monster of MexicoFilm · 2003 · as Doña Dolores / Woman #3 (voice)
  • The HandlerTV · 2003 · Acting · 1 episode
  • West Side MemoriesFilm · 2003 · as Self
  • AFI's 100 Years... 100 Passions: America's Greatest Love StoriesFilm · 2002 · as Self
  • George LopezTV · 2002 · as Luisa Diaz · 1 episode
  • The Bronze Screen: 100 Years of the Latino Image in American CinemaFilm · 2002 · Acting
  • Law & Order: Criminal IntentTV · 2001 · as Frances Goren · 3 episodes
  • PiñeroFilm · 2001 · as Miguel's Mother
  • The GuardianTV · 2001 · as Caroline Novack · 3 episodes
  • Blue MoonFilm · 2000 · as Maggie Cavallo
  • Strong MedicineTV · 2000 · as Lydia · 1 episode
  • When It Was a Game 3Film · 2000 · as Passage Narrator (voice)
  • Carlo's WakeFilm · 1999 · as Angela Torello
  • Law & Order: Special Victims UnitTV · 1999 · as Mildred Quintana · 1 episode
  • ResurrectionFilm · 1999 · as Mimi
  • The Rockford Files: If It Bleeds... It LeadsFilm · 1999 · as Rita Kapkovic Landale
  • Slums of Beverly HillsFilm · 1998 · as Belle Abromowitz
  • The SpreeFilm · 1998 · as Irma Kelly
  • OzTV · 1997 · as Sister Peter Marie Reimondo · 56 episodes
  • The ViewTV · 1997 · as Self - Guest · 1 episode
  • The Wharf RatFilm · 1996 · as Mom
  • AngusFilm · 1995 · as Madame Rulenska
  • Carmen Miranda: Bananas Is My BusinessFilm · 1995 · as Self
  • Women of the HouseTV · 1995 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Yul Brynner: The Man Who Was KingFilm · 1995 · as Self
  • Burke's LawTV · 1994 · as Jackie Lodge · 1 episode
  • I Like It Like ThatFilm · 1994 · as Rosaria Linares
  • Italian MovieFilm · 1994 · as Isabella
  • Jerry Herman's Broadway at the Hollywood BowlFilm · 1994 · as Self
  • The Cosby MysteriesTV · 1994 · Acting · 18 episodes
  • The Magic School BusTV · 1994 · as Dr. Carmina Skeledon (voice) · 1 episode
  • Touched by an AngelTV · 1994 · as Amanda Revere · 1 episode
  • Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego?TV · 1994 · as Carmen Sandiego (voice) · 40 episodes
  • Intimate PortraitTV · 1993 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Late Night with Conan O'BrienTV · 1993 · as Self - Guest · 1 episode
  • The NannyTV · 1993 · as Mrs. Wickervich Stone · 1 episode
  • Hearts AfireTV · 1992 · as Senator Rhonda Hall · 1 episode
  • The Larry Sanders ShowTV · 1992 · as Rita Moreno · 1 episode
  • Age Isn't EverythingFilm · 1991 · as Rita
  • Top of the HeapTV · 1991 · as Alixandra Stone · 7 episodes
  • Captain Planet and the PlaneteersTV · 1990 · as Ella Salvador (voice) · 1 episode
  • 1989 Walt Disney World 4th of July SpectacularFilm · 1989 · as Self
  • B.L. StrykerTV · 1989 · as Kimberly Baskin · 3 episodes
  • Rita Moreno: Now You Can!Film · 1989 · as Self
  • LIVE with Kelly and MarkTV · 1988 · as Self - Guest · 1 episode
  • The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 YearsFilm · 1986 · as Self (archive footage)
  • The Golden GirlsTV · 1985 · as Renee Corliss · 1 episode
  • The Muppet RevueFilm · 1985 · as Self
  • Miami ViceTV · 1984 · as Congresswoman Madelyn Woods · 1 episode
  • The Cosby ShowTV · 1984 · as Mrs. Granger · 1 episode
  • 9 to 5TV · 1982 · as Violet Newstead · 33 episodes
  • American PlayhouseTV · 1982 · as Waitress · 1 episode
  • Natalie - A Tribute to a Very Special LadyFilm · 1982 · as Self
  • Portrait of a ShowgirlFilm · 1982 · as Rosella DeLeon
  • WorkingFilm · 1982 · as Waitress
  • Evita PeronFilm · 1981 · as Renata Riguel
  • The Four SeasonsFilm · 1981 · as Claudia Zimmer
  • Happy Birthday, GeminiFilm · 1980 · as Lucille Pompi
  • Anatomy of a SeductionFilm · 1979 · as Nina
  • The Marti Caine ShowTV · 1979 · Acting · 1 episode
  • The Muppets Go HollywoodFilm · 1979 · as Self
  • Trapper John, M.D.TV · 1979 · Acting · 1 episode
  • The Boss' SonFilm · 1978 · as Esther Rose
  • Lanigan's RabbiTV · 1977 · as Millie Hillman · 1 episode
  • The Love BoatTV · 1977 · as Gladys Gordon · 2 episodes
  • The Captain and TennilleTV · 1976 · as Self - Guest · 1 episode
  • The Muppet ShowTV · 1976 · as Self - Special Guest Star · 1 episode
  • The RitzFilm · 1976 · as Googie Gomez
  • On the RocksTV · 1975 · Acting · 1 episode
  • Dinah!TV · 1974 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Out to LunchFilm · 1974 · as Self / Divorce Woman / Posy / Spectator / 50s Dancer
  • The Rockford FilesTV · 1974 · as Rita Capkovic · 3 episodes
  • Carnal KnowledgeFilm · 1971 · as Louise
  • The Electric CompanyTV · 1971 · as Carmela · 780 episodes
  • Voice of La RazaFilm · 1971 · as Self
  • MarloweFilm · 1969 · as Dolores Gonzáles
  • Medical CenterTV · 1969 · as Lydia Neal · 1 episode
  • PopiFilm · 1969 · as Lupe
  • The Night of the Following DayFilm · 1969 · as Blonde
  • 60 MinutesTV · 1968 · as Self · 1 episode
  • The Dick Cavett ShowTV · 1968 · as Self - Guest · 1 episode
  • The Carol Burnett ShowTV · 1967 · as Self - Guest · 1 episode
  • Run for Your LifeTV · 1965 · as Anita · 1 episode
  • SeawayTV · 1965 · as Annabelle · 1 episode
  • Burke's LawTV · 1963 · as Margaret Cowls · 1 episode
  • Cry of BattleFilm · 1963 · as Sisa
  • Miss USATV · 1963 · as Self - Judge · 1 episode
  • SamarFilm · 1962 · as Woman Convict
  • The Merv Griffin ShowTV · 1962 · as Self · 2 episodes
  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonTV · 1962 · as Self · 7 episodes
  • Summer and SmokeFilm · 1961 · as Rosa Zacharias
  • The Mike Douglas ShowTV · 1961 · as Self · 4 episodes
  • West Side StoryFilm · 1961 · as Anita
  • Mga Alamat Ng SandaigdigFilm · 1960 · Acting
  • This Rebel BreedFilm · 1960 · as Lola Montalvo
  • Adventures in ParadiseTV · 1959 · as Inez Sanders · 1 episode
  • Bourbon Street BeatTV · 1959 · Acting · 1 episode
  • Cimarron CityTV · 1958 · Acting · 1 episode
  • Richard Diamond, Private DetectiveTV · 1957 · as Maria Ferrari · 1 episode
  • The DeerslayerFilm · 1957 · as Hetty Hutter
  • TrackdownTV · 1957 · as Tina · 1 episode
  • Dick Powell's Zane Grey TheatreTV · 1956 · as Linda · 1 episode
  • Playhouse 90TV · 1956 · as Rita · 1 episode
  • The King and IFilm · 1956 · as Tuptim
  • The Lieutenant Wore SkirtsFilm · 1956 · as Sandra Roberts
  • The Vagabond KingFilm · 1956 · as Huguette
  • Tony AwardsTV · 1956 · as Self - Winner · 1 episode
  • Matinee TheaterTV · 1955 · Acting · 1 episode
  • Seven Cities of GoldFilm · 1955 · as Ula
  • The 20th Century Fox HourTV · 1955 · as Sonseeahray · 1 episode
  • The MillionaireTV · 1955 · as Alicia Conception Osante Williams · 1 episode
  • UntamedFilm · 1955 · as Julia
  • Climax!TV · 1954 · as Irene · 1 episode
  • Garden of EvilFilm · 1954 · as Cantina Singer
  • JivaroFilm · 1954 · as Maroa
  • The Wonderful World of DisneyTV · 1954 · as Chulita · 2 episodes
  • The Yellow TomahawkFilm · 1954 · as Honey Bear
  • El AlaméinFilm · 1953 · as Jara
  • Fort VengeanceFilm · 1953 · as Bridget Fitzgibbon
  • General Electric TheaterTV · 1953 · as Princess Michal · 1 episode
  • Latin LoversFilm · 1953 · as Christina
  • The OscarsTV · 1953 · as Self · 6 episodes
  • Cattle TownFilm · 1952 · as Queli
  • Cavalcade of AmericaTV · 1952 · Acting · 1 episode
  • China SmithTV · 1952 · Acting · 1 episode
  • Singin' in the RainFilm · 1952 · as Zelda Zanders
  • The Abbott and Costello ShowTV · 1952 · as Telegram delivery girl · 1 episode
  • The Fabulous SenoritaFilm · 1952 · as Manuela Rodríguez
  • The Ford Television TheatreTV · 1952 · as Serene Crane · 1 episode
  • The RingFilm · 1952 · as Lucy Gomez
  • Schlitz Playhouse of StarsTV · 1951 · as Lit-Lit · 1 episode
  • Pagan Love SongFilm · 1950 · as Terru
  • So Young, So BadFilm · 1950 · as Dolores Guererro
  • The Toast of New OrleansFilm · 1950 · as Tina
  • Ford TheatreTV · 1948 · Acting · 1 episode
  • The Ed Sullivan ShowTV · 1948 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Golden Globe AwardsTV · 1944 · as Self - Nominee · 1 episode
  • TheirsFilm · Acting

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