
Rita Moreno
Born
1931-12-11
Place of birth
Humacao, Puerto Rico
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...
Known for

Grey's Anatomy
Gayle McColl

Fast X
Abuelita

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Mildred Quintana

Rio 2
Aunt Mimi (voice)

Singin' in the Rain
Zelda Zanders

West Side Story
Anita

West Side Story
Valentina

The Nanny
Mrs. Wickervich Stone

Jane the Virgin
Liliana De La Vega

Oz
Sister Peter Marie Reimondo

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Self - Guest

Family Switch
Angelica

Miami Vice
Congresswoman Madelyn Woods

The Cosby Show
Mrs. Granger

The King and I
Tuptim