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Rita Moreno

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Rita Moreno

Rita Moreno, born Rosa Dolores Alverío Marcano on December 11, 1931, is an American actress, dancer, and singer who has enjoyed a career spanning eight decades. As one of the last remaining stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood, she has won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony (EGOT), and the Triple Crown of Acting. Moreno initially found fame in supporting roles in the musical films Singin' in the Rain and The King and I, however, her breakthrough role was Anita in West Side Story which led to her becoming the first Latin American woman to win an Academy Award. Her prolific career also stretched into television, with substantial roles in the children's series The Electric Company and HBO series Oz. She won consecutive Primetime Emmy Awards for her roles in The Muppet Show and The Rockford Files. Her later career saw her acclaimed for her roles in Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego?, Jane the Virgin, and a Netflix revival of One Day at a Time. Moreno's life was profiled in Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It.

14 movies
3 nominations

Biography, Career & Filmography

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Given Name: Rosa Dolores Alverío Marcano

Born: Humacao, Puerto Rico

Citizenship: American

Birthday: December 11, 1931

Occupations: Actress, Singer, Dancer

Years Active: 1943-present

Children: 1

Spouses: Leonard Gordon

Awards and Nominations Received by Rita Moreno

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27th Critics' Choice Awards 2022

Nomination

Best Supporting Actress

West Side Story

34th Academy Awards 1962

Win

Actress in a Supporting Role

West Side Story

19th Golden Globe Awards 1962

Win

Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actress)

West Side Story

Career Timeline

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