Chita Rivera Biography, Age, Height, Husband, Net Worth, Family

May 2024 · 5 minute read

Age, Biography and Wiki

Chita Rivera (Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero) was born on 23 January, 1933 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, is a Soundtrack, Actress. Discover Chita Rivera's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is She in this year and how She spends money? Also learn how She earned most of networth at the age of 88 years old?

Popular AsDolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero
Occupationsoundtrack,actress
Age90 years old
Zodiac SignAquarius
Born23 January, 1933
Birthday23 January
BirthplaceWashington, District of Columbia, USA
NationalityUSA

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Chita Rivera Height, Weight & Measurements

At 90 years old, Chita Rivera height is 5' 3½" (1.61 m) .

Physical Status
Height5' 3½" (1.61 m)
WeightNot Available
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Who Is Chita Rivera's Husband?

Her husband is Tony Mordente (1 December 1957 - 1966) ( divorced) ( 1 child)

Family
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HusbandTony Mordente (1 December 1957 - 1966) ( divorced) ( 1 child)
SiblingNot Available
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Chita Rivera Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Chita Rivera worth at the age of 90 years old? Chita Rivera’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. She is from USA. We have estimated Chita Rivera's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023$1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2023Under Review
Net Worth in 2022Pending
Salary in 2022Under Review
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Source of IncomeSoundtrack

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An accomplished and versatile actress/singer/dancer, Chita Rivera has won two Tony Awards as Best Leading Actress in a Musical and received eight additional Tony nominations for an exceptional 10 Tony nominations. She recently starred in The Visit, the final John Kander/Fred Ebb/Terrence McNally musical directed by John Doyle and choreographed by Graciela Daniele on Broadway (2015), following the acclaimed production at the Williamstown Theatre Festival in the summer of 2014. She starred in the Broadway revival of The Mystery of Edwin Drood, the Broadway and touring productions of The Dancer's Life, a dazzling new musical celebrating her spectacular career, written by Terrence McNally and directed by Graciela Daniele and the revival of the Broadway musical Nine with Antonio Banderas. She trained as a ballerina (from age 11) before receiving a scholarship to the School of American Ballet from legendary George Balanchine. Chita's first appearance (age 17) was as a principal dancer in Call Me Madam. Her electric performance as Anita in the original Broadway premiere of West Side Story brought her stardom, which she repeated in London. Her career is highlighted by starring roles in Bye Bye Birdie, The Rink (Tony Award), Chicago, Jerry's Girls, Kiss of the Spider Woman (Tony Award), and the original Broadway casts of Guys and Dolls, Can-Can, Seventh Heaven and Mr. Wonderful. On tour: Born Yesterday, The Rose Tattoo, Call Me Madam, Threepenny Opera, Sweet Charity, Kiss Me Kate, Zorba, Can-Can with The Rockettes.

Chita: A Legendary CelebrationFor one night only, Chita Rivera - a theatrical icon and one of Broadway's greatest triple-threat talents - will offer a star-studded event in honor of her 80th birthday [January 2013]

Chita was awarded The Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama in 2009.

Performed the role of "Claire Zachanassian" in John Kander & Fred Ebb's "The Visit" at Signature Theatre in Arlington, Virginia (2008).

Kicked off her Tour of "Cita Rivera: The Dancers Life" in Cincinnati, Ohio [December 2006]

Appearing nightly in her one woman cabaret show at Feinstein's at The Regency Hotel in New York City from February 22-March 12, 2005. [February 2005]

She received the coveted Kennedy Center Honor in 2002 and is the first Hispanic woman ever chosen to receive this award.

She was awarded the 1996 Drama Logue Award for Performance for "The Kiss of the Spider Woman" at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California.

Has won two Tony Awards as Best Actress (Musical): in 1984 for "The Rink," and in 1993 for "Kiss of the Spider Woman--The Musical." And she has earned six additional nominations: one as Best Supporting or Featured Actress (Musical) in 1961 for "Bye, Bye Birdie;" four additional Best Actress (Musical) entries, in 1976 for "Chicago," in 1981 for "Bring Back Birdie," in 1983 for "Merlin," and in 1986 for "Jerry's Girls;" and one as Best Actress (Featured Role - Musical) in 2003 for "Nine The Musical!" This is a total of eight nominations, making her the second most nominated actress in Tony history (after Julie Harris, who has ten).

Originated two roles on Broadway which would later win Oscars for the actresses playing them in the film versions: Rita Moreno in West Side Story (1961) and Catherine Zeta-Jones in Chicago (2002).

Played "Rosie" in the original Broadway production of "Bye Bye Birdie" (early 1960s), opposite Dick Van Dyke ("Albert"), in a cast which also included Paul Lynde, Michael J. Pollard, and Dick Gautier.

Achieved her first fame on Broadway in 1957, portraying Anita in West Side Story.

One of her more unusual dancing partners was children's TV stalwart Dancing Bear (Cosmo Allegretti) on Captain Kangaroo (1955).

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