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Carmen Zapata

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In a career spanning six decades plus, the ever-vital and ever-versatile Carmen Zapata stands as one of the most respected and diversified Hispanic-American figures in the performing arts. The much-admired veteran actress has worn many hats over the years: teacher, producer, translator, lecturer and narrator... See full bio »

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2002 Fidel (TV movie)
Old Woman
 
2001 The Sleepy Time Gal
Anna
 
2000 The Egg Plant Lady
Rosa Vecino
 
1998 Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (TV series)
Doña Verano
– Happily Ever After (1998) … Doña Verano
 
1997 The Secret World of Alex Mack (TV series)
Senora Garcia
– Senora Garcia (1997) … Senora Garcia
 
1997 Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (TV series)
(segment: Justice is Served)
– The Viewing/The Subway/Kid in the Closet/Justice is Served/The Tractor (1997) … (segment: Justice is Served)
 
1996 Death in Granada
Lorca's Mother
 
1996 Common Law (TV series)
Rose
– In the Matter of: Acceptance (1996) … Rose
 
1995 A Streetcar Named Desire (TV movie)
Flower Seller
 
1995 Fudge (TV series)
Mrs. Ruiz
– Ducky Soup (1995) … Mrs. Ruiz
– Saving Up Is Hard to Do (1995) … Mrs. Ruiz
 
1994 Por la Vida: Street Vending & the Criminalization of Latinos
Narrator (voice)
 
1994 Skins
Roses
 
1993 Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
Choir Nun
 
1993 Point of No Return
Judge
 
1992 Batman (TV series)
Judge Maria Vargas
– I Am the Night (1992) … Judge Maria Vargas (voice)
– The Strange Secret of Bruce Wayne (1992) … Judge Maria Vargas (voice)
– Eternal Youth (1992) … Judge Maria Vargas (voice) (uncredited)
 
1992 Sister Act
Choir Nun
 
1992 Secrets (TV movie)
Judge
 
1991 Jake and the Fatman (TV series)
– You Don't Know Me (1991)
 
1990-1991 The Trials of Rosie O'Neill (TV series)
Judge Cervantes / Judge Loyda Cervantes
– The Reunion (1991) … Judge Loyda Cervantes
– Mother Love (1990) … Judge Cervantes
 
1990 How to Murder a Millionaire (TV movie)
Clara
 
1990 L.A. Law (TV series)
– The Last Gasp (1990)
 
1989 Homeroom (TV series)
Mrs. Mendez
– The Lookin' for West Coast Travelin' 'Long the Missouri River Blues (1989) … Mrs. Mendez
 
1989 Falcon Crest (TV series)
Judge Patterson
– Grand Delusions (1989) … Judge Patterson
 
1985-1989 Santa Barbara (TV series)
Mrs. Castillo / Carmen Castillo
– Episode #1.1139 (1989) … Mrs. Castillo
– Episode #1.1125 (1989) … Mrs. Castillo
– Episode #1.1117 (1989) … Mrs. Castillo
– Episode #1.1096 (1988) … Mrs. Castillo
– Episode #1.1089 (1988) … Mrs. Castillo
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1989 Married with Children (TV series)
Madame Olga
– The Gypsy Cried (1989) … Madame Olga
 
1988 Broken Angel (TV movie)
 
1987 Vultures
Elena Garcia-Lopez
 
1987 Daniel and the Towers (TV movie)
Consuelo Guerra
 
1987 Hunter (TV series)
Edna Watley
– A Child Is Born (1987) … Edna Watley
 
1986 The Education of Allison Tate
Teresa Aleman
 
1985 Foley Square (TV series)
– Make My Day (1985)
 
1981-1985 Trapper John, M.D. (TV series)
Lopez / Nurse Lopez / Anna
– Go for Broker (1985) … Nurse Lopez
– Aunt Mildred Is Watching (1984) … Lopez
– I Do, I Don't (1984) … Nurse Lopez
– Supernurse (1983) … Lopez
– Give Till It Hurts (1981) … Anna
 
1982-1984 Matt Houston (TV series)
Marta / Mary Begay / Woman
– Stolen (1984) … Woman
– Target: Miss World (1983) … Mary Begay
– Who Would Kill Ramona? (1982) … Marta
 
1984 CBS Schoolbreak Special (TV series)
Mrs. Battaglia
– Hear Me Cry (1984) … Mrs. Battaglia
 
1984 a.k.a. Pablo (TV series)
Dolores
– The Whole Enchilada (1984) … Dolores
 
1983 The Tom Swift and Linda Craig Mystery Hour (TV movie)
Grandma Mallory
 
1983 Fantasy Island (TV series)
Aunt Gina
– Revenge of the Forgotten/Charo (1983) … Aunt Gina
 
1982 Not Just Another Affair (TV movie)
Judge Mercado
 
1982 Archie Bunker's Place (TV series)
Mrs. Hernandez
– West Side Astoria (1982) … Mrs. Hernandez
 
1982 The Phoenix (TV series)
Carmelita
– One of Them (1982) … Carmelita
 
1981-1982 Flamingo Road (TV series)
Lupe
– The High and the Mighty (1982) … Lupe
– The Explosion (1982) … Lupe
– Strange Bedfellows (1982) … Lupe
– The Substitute (1981) … Lupe
 
1981 A Single Light (TV movie)
 
1980 Children of Divorce (TV movie)
Mrs. Ruiz
 
1980 Homeward Bound (TV movie)
Lorenza
 
1980 There Goes the Bride
Mrs. Ramirez
 
1980 How to Beat the High Co$t of Living
Mama (uncredited)
 
1980 CBS Afternoon Playhouse (TV series)
Mrs. Martinez
– One Last Ride - Part 5 (1980) … Mrs. Martinez
– One Last Ride - Part 4 (1980) … Mrs. Martinez
– One Last Ride - Part 3 (1980) … Mrs. Martinez
– One Last Ride - Part 2 (1980) … Mrs. Martinez
– One Last Ride - Part 1 (1980) … Mrs. Martinez
 
1980 Hagen (TV series)
Mrs. Chavez
– Hear No Evil (1980) … Mrs. Chavez
 
1979-1980 The White Shadow (TV series)
Mrs. Alvarez / Mrs. Alverez
– The Hitter (1980) … Mrs. Alverez
– That Old Gang of Mine (1979) … Mrs. Alvarez
 
1979 Mrs. Columbo (TV series)
Landlady
– The Valley Strangler (1979) … Landlady
 
1979 Like Normal People (TV movie)
License Clerk
 
1979 Boulevard Nights
Mrs. Landeros
 
1979 Wonder Woman (TV series)
The Prime Minister
– The Richest Man in the World (1979) … The Prime Minister
 
1978 A Guide for the Married Woman (TV movie)
Mrs. Garcia
 
1978 Flying High (TV series)
Mrs. Bellagio
– Flying High (1978) … Mrs. Bellagio
 
1978 Leave Yesterday Behind (TV movie)
Connie
 
1978 Rabbit Test
Madam Nundi
 
1977 Switch (TV series)
Clarita
– Lady of the Deep (1977) … Clarita
 
1977 Telefon
Nurse
 
1977 Billy Jack Goes to Washington
 
1977 Emergency! (TV series)
Woman Injured in Wreck
– All Night Long (1977) … Woman Injured in Wreck
 
1974-1977 Chico and the Man (TV series)
Customer
– Ed Talks to God (1977)
– New Suit (1974) … Customer
 
1977 John Hus
Mother of John Hus
 
1976 Executive Suite (TV series)
Josepha
– Re: Power Play (1976) … Josepha
 
1976 Viva Valdez (TV series)
Sophia Valdez
– The Apprentice (1976) … Sophia Valdez
– Weekend (1976) … Sophia Valdez
– Brothers' Rivalry (1976) … Sophia Valdez
– Mama Sees a Thief (1976) … Sophia Valdez
– Papa's Legacy (1976) … Sophia Valdez
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1976 Shark Kill (TV movie)
Helena Mendoza
 
1976 I Will... I Will... For Now
Maria
 
1976 The Blue Knight (TV series)
– Mariachi (1976)
 
1975 A Home of Our Own (TV movie)
Elena De La Paz
 
1975 Mannix (TV series)
Chambermaid
– Design for Dying (1975) … Chambermaid
 
1975 Archer (TV series)
Olivera Bronko
– Blood Money (1975) … Olivera Bronko
 
1975 Winner Take All (TV movie)
Sara
 
1975 Harry O (TV series)
Mrs. Reynosa
– Elegy for a Cop (1975) … Mrs. Reynosa
 
1975 Boss Nigger
Margarita
 
1975 McCloud (TV series)
Mrs. Moreno
– Sharks! (1975) … Mrs. Moreno
 
1975 Kolchak: The Night Stalker (TV series)
Spanish Woman
– Demon in Lace (1975) … Spanish Woman
 
1972-1975 The Streets of San Francisco (TV series)
Maria Vega / Mrs. Martinez
– False Witness (1975) … Maria Vega
– Hall of Mirrors (1972) … Mrs. Martinez
 
1974 Nakia (TV series)
– Pete (1974)
 
1974 Sierra (TV series)
Mrs. Andrews
– The Fawn (1974) … Mrs. Andrews
 
1972-1974 Medical Center (TV series)
Luisa / Senora Esquival
– Midwife (1974) … Luisa
– Tico Taco, MD (1972) … Senora Esquival
 
1974 Kojak (TV series)
Ellen Conforti
– Hush Now, Don't You Die (1974) … Ellen Conforti
 
1974 W
Betty
 
1974 Those Mad, Mad Moviemakers
Mama Theresa
 
1974 Barnaby Jones (TV series)
Mrs. Revez
– Rendezvous with Terror (1974) … Mrs. Revez
 
1970-1974 Marcus Welby, M.D. (TV series)
Carmela Russo / Mrs. Maria Delgado / Mrs. Sanchez
– Angela's Nightmare (1974) … Mrs. Sanchez
– Tender Comrade (1971) … Carmela Russo
– Daisy in the Shadows (1970) … Mrs. Maria Delgado
 
1974 Faraday and Company (TV series)
Frieda Dupar
– A Matter of Magic (1974) … Frieda Dupar
 
1971-1973 Love, American Style (TV series)
(segment "Love and the Logical Explanation") / Carmen Lopez (segment "Love and Carmen Lopez") / Serafina (segment "Love and the End of the Line")
– Love and Carmen Lopez/Love and the Cover/Love and the Cryin' Cowboy (1973) … Carmen Lopez (segment "Love and Carmen Lopez")
– Love and the End of the Line/Love and the Growing Romance/Love and the Postal Meeter (1973) … Serafina (segment "Love and the End of the Line")
– Love and the Boss/Love and the Jury/Love and the Logical Explanation/Love and the Pregnancy (1971) … (segment "Love and the Logical Explanation")
 
1973 The F.B.I. (TV series)
Leila Dracus
– The Bought Jury (1973) … Leila Dracus
 
1973 My Darling Daughters' Anniversary (TV movie)
Esther
 
1972-1973 Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law (TV series)
Mrs. Chavez
– Sweet Harvest (1973)
– Love Child (1972) … Mrs. Chavez
 
1970-1973 Adam-12 (TV series)
Maria Lopez / Mrs. Cipreano / Mrs. Encara Flores
– Rampart Division: The Senior Citizens (1973) … Maria Lopez
– The Parole Violator (1972) … Mrs. Cipreano
– Log 55: Missing Child (1970) … Mrs. Encara Flores
 
1973 Keep an Eye on Denise (TV movie)
 
1973 Bad Charleston Charlie
Lottie
 
1973 The ABC Afternoon Playbreak (TV series)
Aunt Caroline
– The Gift of Terror (1973) … Aunt Caroline
 
1973 Villa Alegre (TV series)
Doña Luz
 
1973 The Girls of Huntington House (TV movie)
Miss Rodriquez
 
1973 Carola (TV movie)
Mireille
 
1973 Mod Squad (TV series)
Grandmother
– Death in High Places (1973) … Grandmother
 
1973 The Rookies (TV series)
Mrs. Fabiano
– Tarnished Idol (1973) … Mrs. Fabiano
 
1972 The Couple Takes a Wife (TV movie)
Maria
 
1971-1972 The New Dick Van Dyke Show (TV series)
Teela
– Ashes and Urns (1972) … Teela
– Pepito from Mexico (1971) … Teela
– Room with a View (1971) … Teela
 
1972 Portnoy's Complaint
Mrs. Harero (uncredited)
 
1971 O'Hara, U.S. Treasury (TV series)
Maria Valdez
– Operation: Deadhead (1971) … Maria Valdez
 
1971 McMillan & Wife (TV series)
Mrs. Barteloni
– Murder by the Barrel (1971) … Mrs. Barteloni
 
1971 The Man and the City (TV series)
Josefina
– Hands of Love (1971) … Josefina
 
1971 Men at Law (TV series)
– First... We Get Rid of the Principal (1971)
 
1971 The Bold Ones: The New Doctors (TV series)
Rosa Villacres
– A Matter of Priorities (1971) … Rosa Villacres
 
1970 The Silent Force (TV series)
– In by Nine, Out by Five (1970)
 
1970 Bonanza (TV series)
Maria
– Gideon the Good (1970) … Maria
 
1970 Room 222 (TV series)
Mrs. Ruiz
– Just Between Friends (1970) … Mrs. Ruiz
 
1970 The Bold Ones: The Protectors (TV series)
Mrs. Mendez
– The Carrier (1970) … Mrs. Mendez
 
1969 Hail, Hero!
Juana
 
Show ShowThanks (1 title)
2009 116 Seconds (short) (thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (4 titles)
2011 Voces Vivas (video documentary)
Herself
 
2008 Hollywood Desperado: Rebel or Royalty (video documentary)
Herself
 
1987 Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville (TV documentary)
 
1985 Las madres de la Plaza de Mayo (documentary)
Narrator
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (1 title)
1985 Reel Horror
Lottie
 

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Among her various honors: The 1997 Hispanic Heritage Award for Lifetime Achievement, honoring her commitment to the arts for more than 50 years; YMCA Leadership Award; Woman of Courage Award from the City of Los Angeles; the Governor's Life Achievement Award, and the Community Leadership Award from the Mexican and American Foundation. See more »

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