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Rita Moreno is one of the very few performers to win an Oscar, an Emmy, a Tony and a Grammy, thus becoming an EGOT. She was born Rosita Dolores Alverío in the hospital in Humacao, Puerto Rico on December 11, 1931 (but raised in nearby, smaller Juncos, which had no hospital), to seamstress Rosa María (Marcano) and farmer Francisco José "Paco" ...
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Actress (163 credits)
Actress (163 credits)
2021
Maya and the Three
(TV Mini Series)
Ah Puch
Ah Puch
- Chapter 1: Quinceañera
(2021)
... Ah Puch (voice)
2017-2020
One Day at a Time
(TV Series)
Lydia Riera
Lydia Riera
- The Politics Episode
(2020)
... Lydia Riera (voice)
- Supermoon
(2020)
... Lydia Riera
- Perfect
(2020)
... Lydia Riera
- One Halloween at a Time
(2020)
... Lydia Riera
- Boundaries
(2020)
... Lydia Riera
2019-2020
Bless This Mess
(TV Series)
Theresa
Theresa
- The Letter of the Law
(2020)
... Theresa
- The Grisham Gals
(2019)
... Theresa
- The Estonian Method
(2019)
... Theresa
2019
Carmen Sandiego
(TV Series)
Cookie Booker
Cookie Booker
- The Fashionista Caper
(2019)
... Cookie Booker (voice)
- Becoming Carmen Sandiego: Part II
(2019)
... Cookie Booker (voice)
- Becoming Carmen Sandiego: Part I
(2019)
... Cookie Booker (voice)
2015-2019
Jane the Virgin
(TV Series)
Liliana De La Vega
Liliana De La Vega
- Chapter One-Hundred
(2019)
... Liliana De La Vega
- Chapter Thirty-Three
(2016)
... Liliana De La Vega
- Chapter Thirty-Two
(2016)
... Liliana De La Vega
- Chapter Thirty-One
(2016)
... Liliana De La Vega
- Chapter Eighteen
(2015)
... Liliana De La Vega
2018
Elena of Avalor
(TV Series)
Queen Camila
Queen Camila
- The Tides of Change
(2018)
... Queen Camila (voice)
- Song of the Sirenas
(2018)
... Queen Camila (voice)
2015-2018
Nina's World
(TV Series)
Abuelita
Abuelita
- The Best Ending Ever!
(2018)
... Abuelita (voice)
- Carlos' Winning Shirt
(2018)
... Abuelita (voice)
- Nina Live
(2018)
... Abuelita (voice)
- Nina in Charge
(2018)
... Abuelita (voice)
- Nina's Seaside Rescue
(2018)
... Abuelita (voice)
2015
Getting On
(TV Series)
Sister Lily Claire
Sister Lily Claire
- Reduced to Eating Boiled Magazines and Book Paste
(2015)
... Sister Lily Claire
2013
Welcome to the Family
(TV Series)
Lita
Lita
- Date Night
(2013)
... Lita
- Lisette's Abuela Visits
(2013)
... Lita (uncredited)
2011-2013
Happily Divorced
(TV Series)
Dori Newman
Dori Newman
- For Better or for Worse
(2013)
... Dori Newman
- Sleeping with the Enemy
(2013)
... Dori Newman
- Happily Divorced... With Children
(2013)
... Dori Newman
- I Object!
(2013)
... Dori Newman
- Peter's Boyfriend
(2013)
... Dori Newman
2011
Special Agent Oso
(TV Series)
Abuela
Abuela
- For Tamales with Love/Pinata Royale
(2011)
... Abuela (voice)
2007
Cane
(TV Series)
Amalia Duque
Amalia Duque
- Open and Shut
(2007)
... Amalia Duque (credit only)
- The Perfect Son
(2007)
... Amalia Duque
- HurriCane
(2007)
... Amalia Duque (credit only)
- Time Away
(2007)
... Amalia Duque (credit only)
- The Exile
(2007)
... Amalia Duque (credit only)
2006-2007
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
(TV Series)
Frances Goren
Frances Goren
- Endgame
(2007)
... Frances Goren
- Brother's Keeper
(2007)
... Frances Goren
- The War at Home
(2006)
... Frances Goren
2005
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
(TV Series)
Mildred Quintana
Mildred Quintana
- Night
(2005)
... Mildred Quintana
2003
The Guardian
(TV Series)
Caroline Novack
Caroline Novack
- Back in the Ring
(2003)
... Caroline Novack
- The Intersection
(2003)
... Caroline Novack
- Ambition
(2003)
... Caroline Novack
1997-2003
Oz
(TV Series)
Sister Peter Marie Reimondo
Sister Peter Marie Reimondo
- Exeunt Omnes
(2003)
... Sister Peter Marie Reimondo
- Junkyard Dawgs
(2003)
... Sister Peter Marie Reimondo
- A Day in the Death...
(2003)
... Sister Peter Marie Reimondo
- 4giveness
(2003)
... Sister Peter Marie Reimondo
- A Failure to Communicate
(2003)
... Sister Peter Marie Reimondo
2002
American Family
(TV Series)
Juana
Juana
- The Forgotten War
(2002)
... Juana
- Mexican Revolution
(2002)
... Juana
1994-1999
Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego?
(TV Series)
Carmen Sandiego
Carmen Sandiego
- Can You Ever Go Home Again?: Part 2
(1999)
... Carmen Sandiego (voice)
- Cupid Sandiego
(1998)
... Carmen Sandiego (voice)
- Timing Is Everything
(1998)
... Carmen Sandiego (voice)
- Retribution: Part 3: Maelstrom's Revenge
(1998)
... Carmen Sandiego (voice)
- Retribution: Part 2: In Memoriam
(1998)
... Carmen Sandiego (voice)
1995
The Magic School Bus
(TV Series)
Dr. Carmina Skeledon
Dr. Carmina Skeledon
- The Busasaurus
(1995)
... Dr. Carmina Skeledon (voice)
1994-1995
The Cosby Mysteries
(TV Series)
Angie Corea
Angie Corea
- Dial 'H' for Murder
(1995)
... Angie Corea
- Goldilocks
(1995)
... Angie Corea
- The Medium Is the Message
(1995)
... Angie Corea
- Big Brother Is Watching
(1995)
... Angie Corea
- Baker's Dozen
(1995)
... Angie Corea
1994
Captain Planet and the Planeteers
(TV Series short)
Ella Salvator
Ella Salvator
- Disoriented Express
(1994)
... Ella Salvator (voice)
1993
Bonkers
(TV Series short)
Tanya Trunk
Tanya Trunk
- Goldijitters and the 3 Bobcats
(1993)
... (voice)
- Witless for the Prosecution
(1993)
... Tanya Trunk (voice)
1993
Hearts Afire
(TV Series)
Senator Rhonda Hall
Senator Rhonda Hall
- While the Thomasons Slept in the Lincoln Bedroom
(1993)
... Senator Rhonda Hall
1992
Raw Toonage
(TV Series short)
- Sheerluck Bonkers/All Potato Network/The Puck Stops Here
(1992)
... (voice)
1991
Top of the Heap
(TV Series)
Alixandra Stone
Alixandra Stone
- Mona by Moonlight
(1991)
... Alixandra Stone
- The Marrying Guy
(1991)
... Alixandra Stone
- The Last Temptation of Charlie
(1991)
... Alixandra Stone
- Stocks and Bondages
(1991)
... Alixandra Stone
- Behind the Eight Ball
(1991)
... Alixandra Stone
1975-1990
Sesame Street
(TV Series)
Teresa / Vocals on 'Women Can Be' / Liza
Teresa / Vocals on 'Women Can Be' / Liza
- Episode #22.2
(1990)
... Teresa / Vocals on 'Women Can Be' (voice)
- David Hires Gina to Work at Hooper's
(1987)
... Teresa / Vocals on 'Women Can Be' (voice)
- Maria looks for things beginning with the letter I
(1985)
... Liza (voice)
- Freshly fallen snow on Sesame Street
(1975)
... Teresa / Vocals on 'Women Can Be' (voice)
1989-1990
B.L. Stryker
(TV Series)
Kimberly Baskin
Kimberly Baskin
- Plates
(1990)
... Kimberly Baskin
- High Rise
(1990)
... Kimberly Baskin
- Grand Theft Hotel
(1990)
... Kimberly Baskin
- Blues for Buder
(1989)
... Kimberly Baskin
- Auntie Sue
(1989)
... Kimberly Baskin
1989
Miami Vice
(TV Series)
Congresswoman Madelyn Woods
Congresswoman Madelyn Woods
- Miami Squeeze
(1989)
... Congresswoman Madelyn Woods
1987
The Cosby Show
(TV Series)
Mrs. Granger
Mrs. Granger
- You Only Hurt the One You Love
(1987)
... Mrs. Granger
1982-1983
Nine to Five
(TV Series)
Violet Newstead
Violet Newstead
- Pillow Talk
(1983)
... Violet Newstead
- Dag Day Afternoon
(1983)
... Violet Newstead
- Family Business
(1983)
... Violet Newstead
- Eleven-Year Itch
(1983)
... Violet Newstead
- Mid-Wife Crisis
(1983)
... Violet Newstead
1983
The Love Boat
(TV Series)
Gladys Gordon
Gladys Gordon
1978-1979
The Rockford Files
(TV Series)
Rita Capkovic
Rita Capkovic
- No Fault Affair
(1979)
... Rita Capkovic
- Rosendahl and Gilda Stern Are Dead
(1978)
... Rita Capkovic
- The Paper Palace
(1978)
... Rita Capkovic
1971-1977
The Electric Company
(TV Series)
Carmela / The Director / Pandora the Little Girl / ...
Carmela / The Director / Pandora the Little Girl / ...
- 130B
(1977)
... Carmela / The Director / Pandora the Little Girl / ...
- 129B
(1977)
... Carmela / The Director / Pandora the Little Girl / ...
- 128B
(1977)
... Carmela / The Director / Pandora the Little Girl / ...
- 127B
(1977)
... Carmela / The Director / Pandora the Little Girl / ...
- 126B
(1977)
... Carmela / The Director / Pandora the Little Girl / ...
1977
Westside Medical
(TV Series)
Leonor Carbajal
Leonor Carbajal
- The Witch of Four West
(1977)
... Leonor Carbajal
1975-1976
On the Rocks
(TV Series)
- I'll Never Forget What's Her Name
(1976)
- Old Fish, New Fish
(1975)
1960
The Magical World of Disney
(TV Series)
Chulita
Chulita
- Zorro: Adios El Cuchillo
(1960)
... Chulita
- Zorro: El Bandido
(1960)
... Chulita
1960
Zorro
(TV Series)
Chulita
Chulita
- Adios, El Cuchillo
(1960)
... Chulita
- El Bandido
(1960)
... Chulita
1960
Richard Diamond, Private Detective
(TV Series)
Maria Ferrari
Maria Ferrari
- Coat of Arms
(1960)
... Maria Ferrari
1959
Cimarron City
(TV Series)
Elena Maria Obregon de Vega
Elena Maria Obregon de Vega
- The Town Is a Prisoner
(1959)
... Elena Maria Obregon de Vega
1959
The Millionaire
(TV Series)
Alicia Conception Osante Williams
Alicia Conception Osante Williams
- Millionaire Alicia Osante
(1959)
... Alicia Conception Osante Williams
1953-1959
General Electric Theater
(TV Series)
Princess Michal
Princess Michal
- The Stone
(1959)
... Princess Michal
- The Cat with the Crimson Eyes
(1953)
1956-1958
Climax!
(TV Series)
Francesca / Denise Cardoza / Maria / ...
Francesca / Denise Cardoza / Maria / ...
- Spider Web
(1958)
... Francesca
- The Stranger Within
(1957)
... Denise Cardoza
- Strange Sanctuary
(1957)
... Maria
- The Chinese Game
(1956)
... Irene
1958
The Red Skelton Hour
(TV Series)
Senorita Delores
Senorita Delores
- Clem the Bullfighter
(1958)
... Senorita Delores
1954
The Ford Television Theatre
(TV Series)
Serene Crane
Serene Crane
- Wonderful Day for a Wedding
(1954)
... Serene Crane
1952
Fireside Theatre
(TV Series)
Maria
Maria
- M'Liss
(1952)
- The Saint and the Senorita
(1952)
... Maria
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Producer (1 credit)
Producer (1 credit)
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Soundtrack (17 credits)
Soundtrack (17 credits)
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Self (226 credits)
Self (226 credits)
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Archive footage (27 credits)
Archive footage (27 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
Stage: Appeared (as "Amanda") in the touring production of Tennessee Williams' play, "The Glass Menagerie", premiering at the Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Thrust Stage, Berkeley, CA. See more »Publicity Listings:
1 Print Biography | 2 Interviews | 7 Articles | 2 Pictorials | 21 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Alternate Names:
Rita Moreno Gordon | Rosita MorenoHeight:
5' 2½" (1.59 m)Spouse:
Dr. Leonard Isadore Gordon (his death) (1 child)Children:
Fernanda GordonParents:
Alverío, Francisco José | Alverío (Marcano), Rosa María
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