Rita Moreno
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 othe
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.
Born
Dec 11, 1931
Humacao, Puerto Rico
Known For
Acting
Movies
116 acting
1 crew
Popularity
2.5
Known For
Fast X
2023
as Abuelita
Singin' in the Rain
1952
as Zelda Zanders
Rio 2
2014
as Aunt Mimi (voice)
West Side Story
2021
as Valentina
West Side Story
1961
as Anita
Family Switch
2023
as Angelica
Carnal Knowledge
1971
as Louise
The King and I
1956
as Tuptim
80 for Brady
2023
as Maura
My Father's Dragon
2022
as Mrs. McClaren (voice)
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