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Rita Moreno

Rita Moreno

Actor · born 11 December 1931 · Humacao, Puerto Rico

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 That (1994) and the cult film Slums of Beverly Hills (1998). She is also known for her work on television including the children's television series The Electric Company (1971–1977), and as Sister Peter Marie Reimondo on the HBO series Oz (1997–2003). She voiced the titular role of in Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego? from 1994 to 1999. She also gained acclaim for her roles in Jane the Virgin (2015–2019) and the revival of Norman Lear's One Day at a Time (2017–2020). In theater, she is best known for her role as Googie Gomez in the 1975 musical The Ritz.

Where to start: Singin' in the Rain (1952).

As actor 116

TV shows 37

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Rita Moreno movie?

By viewer score, Singin' in the Rain (1952) at 8.1/10.

What are Rita Moreno’s most popular movies?

Fast X, Rio 2, Singin' in the Rain.

How many movies has Rita Moreno made?

116 films on TMDB, 116 as actor.

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