Actor
Rita Moreno
- Born: 11 December 1931, Humacao, Puerto Rico
- Estimated net worth: $10 million
Rita Moreno is a Puerto Rican actress, dancer, and singer known for her versatile performances across film, television, and stage. She is best recognized for her roles in films like 'West Side Story' and 'The King and I.' With a career spanning over seven…
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About Rita Moreno
Rita Moreno is a Puerto Rican actress, dancer, and singer known for her versatile performances across film, television, and stage. She is best recognized for her roles in films like 'West Side Story' and 'The King and I.' With a career spanning over seven decades, she is celebrated for her talent and trailblazing contributions to the arts, known for her powerful voice and dynamic presence.
- Born
- 11 December 1931, Humacao, Puerto Rico
- Height
- 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m)
- Spouses
- Leonard Gordon (1971-2010)
- Children
- 1, Fernanda Gordon
- Parents
- Pablo Moreno and Rosa Maria Moreno
- Estimated net worth
- $10 million
Fun facts about Rita Moreno
- Rita Moreno is one of the few performers to have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony, achieving EGOT status.
- She was the first Latina actress to win an Academy Award, receiving the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in 1962.
Famous Rita Moreno quotes
“I like to be a little naughty.”
“There's no business like show business.”
“I am not a woman who needs to be rescued.”
Rita Moreno filmography
Cast (225)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music Movie | Self | 5.0 |
| 2025 | Clemente Movie | Self | 9.0 |
| 2025 | Hollywood Squares TV | Self | 4.4 |
| 2024 | Jim Henson Idea Man Movie | Self | 7.8 |
| 2024 | The Prank Movie | Mrs. Wheeler | 5.6 |
| 2024 | My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert Movie | Self | 9.0 |
| 2023 | Family Switch Movie | Angelica | 6.4 |
| 2023 | Paul Newman: The Restless Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.5 |
| 2023 | Fast X Movie | Abuelita | 7.0 |
| 2023 | 80 for Brady Movie | Maura | 6.2 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration Movie | Narrator (voice) | 6.9 |
| 2022 | Santa Bootcamp Movie | Belle | 6.3 |
| 2022 | My Father's Dragon Movie | Mrs. McClaren (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2022 | Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 2022 | The Jennifer Hudson Show TV | Self | 5.6 |
| 2022 | Sherri TV | Self - Guest | 2.6 |
| 2022 | Still Working 9 to 5 Movie | Self | 10.0 |
| 2022 | The Stories of West Side Story Movie | Self | 7.3 |
| 2021 | West Side Story Movie | Valentina | 6.9 |
| 2021 | Something's Coming: West Side Story Movie | Self | 7.4 |
| 2021 | Maya and the Three TV | Ah Puch (voice) | 7.9 |
| 2021 | Curious George: Cape Ahoy Movie | Gertrude St. John (voice) | 4.7 |
| 2021 | Wicked in Concert: A Musical Celebration of the Iconic Broadway Score Movie | Self | 9.3 |
| 2021 | Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It Movie | Self | 7.4 |
| 2020 | Stars in the House TV | Self | |
| 2019 | Green Eggs and Ham TV | Dookess (voice) | 8.0 |
| 2019 | Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage Movie | Self | |
| 2019 | The Kelly Clarkson Show TV | Self | 6.2 |
| 2019 | The Tamron Hall Show TV | Self - Guest | 4.7 |
| 2019 | Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate Movie | Self | 5.4 |
| 2019 | Bless This Mess TV | Theresa | 6.1 |
| 2019 | Carmen Sandiego TV | Cookie Booker (voice) | 7.9 |
| 2018 | Torch Movie | Aunt Francine | 5.5 |
| 2018 | Every Act of Life Movie | Self | 6.4 |
| 2017 | One Day at a Time TV | Lydia Riera | 7.7 |
| 2016 | West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 2016 | De Puerto Rico para el mundo Movie | Self | 1.5 |
| 2016 | The $100,000 Pyramid TV | Self | 7.0 |
| 2016 | To Tell the Truth TV | Self - Panelist | 5.8 |
| 2016 | Remember Me Movie | Nanna | |
| 2015 | The Latin Explosion: A New America Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 2015 | Nina's World TV | Abuelita | 6.0 |
| 2015 | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert TV | Self | 6.1 |
| 2015 | Grace and Frankie TV | Lucy Chambers | 7.7 |
| 2015 | A Gift of Miracles Movie | Beverly Davis | 5.8 |
| 2014 | Actresses Turned Producer/Directors Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2014 | Variety Studio: Actors on Actors TV | Self | 4.2 |
| 2014 | Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks Movie | Ida Barksdale | 2.8 |
| 2014 | Jane the Virgin TV | Liliana De La Vega | 7.9 |
| 2014 | Marlon Brando: An Actor Named Desire Movie | Self - Actress | 7.2 |
| 2014 | Reel Herstory: The Real Story of Reel Women Movie | Self | 6.5 |
| 2014 | Last Week Tonight with John Oliver TV | Self - Guest | 7.8 |
| 2014 | Rio 2 Movie | Aunt Mimi (voice) | 6.5 |
| 2014 | Late Night with Seth Meyers TV | Self - Guest | 5.1 |
| 2014 | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon TV | Self | 5.8 |
| 2013 | Getting On TV | Sister Lily Claire | 6.4 |
| 2013 | Welcome to the Family TV | Lita | 5.4 |
| 2013 | Nicky Deuce Movie | Tutti | 6.3 |
| 2011 | Happily Divorced TV | Dori Newman | 6.0 |
| 2011 | The Day Of The Dead Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2009 | I Know a Woman Like That Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 2009 | Celebrity Habla Movie | Self | |
| 2009 | Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen TV | Self - Guest | 4.9 |
| 2009 | Hollywood Singing & Dancing: A Musical History - 1960's Movie | Self | |
| 2009 | When Medicine Got It Wrong Movie | Narrator | |
| 2009 | Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1930s: Dancing Away the Great Depression Movie | Self | |
| 2008 | Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 2008 | In Plain Sight TV | Rita Ramirez | 7.0 |
| 2007 | Cane TV | Amalia Duque | 5.8 |
| 2006 | The Electric Company's Greatest Hits & Bits Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 2006 | Ugly Betty TV | Aunt Mirta | 6.4 |
| 2006 | Best Ever Muppet Moments Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 2005 | The Reichen Show TV | Self | 4.8 |
| 2005 | Wanted TV | Mrs. Kelly | 7.4 |
| 2005 | Grey's Anatomy TV | Gayle McColl | 8.2 |
| 2005 | The Life and Times of Frida Kahlo Movie | Narrator (voice) | 6.3 |
| 2005 | Law & Order: Trial by Jury TV | Mildred Quintana | 8.1 |
| 2004 | AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies Movie | Self | 8.3 |
| 2004 | King of the Corner Movie | Inez | 5.9 |
| 2004 | Happy to Be Nappy and Other Stories of Me Movie | Self (voice) | 8.0 |
| 2003 | Scooby-Doo! and the Monster of Mexico Movie | Doña Dolores / Woman #3 (voice) | 7.3 |
| 2003 | The Handler TV | Unknown character | 6.5 |
| 2003 | Casa de los Babys Movie | Señora Muñoz | 5.6 |
| 2003 | West Side Memories Movie | Self | 9.0 |
| 2003 | Open House Movie | Lydia Fitch | 6.0 |
| 2002 | AFI's 100 Years... 100 Passions: America's Greatest Love Stories Movie | Self | 7.7 |
| 2002 | The Bronze Screen: 100 Years of the Latino Image in American Cinema Movie | Unknown character | 6.5 |
| 2002 | George Lopez TV | Luisa Diaz | 7.5 |
| 2001 | Piñero Movie | Miguel's Mother | 6.1 |
| 2001 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent TV | Frances Goren | 7.6 |
| 2001 | The Guardian TV | Caroline Novack | 7.0 |
| 2000 | Strong Medicine TV | Lydia | 7.4 |
| 2000 | When It Was a Game 3 Movie | Passage Narrator (voice) | 9.5 |
| 2000 | Blue Moon Movie | Maggie Cavallo | 7.5 |
| 1999 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit TV | Mildred Quintana | 8.0 |
| 1999 | The Rockford Files: If It Bleeds... It Leads Movie | Rita Kapkovic Landale | 7.0 |
| 1999 | Resurrection Movie | Mimi | 5.7 |
| 1999 | Carlo's Wake Movie | Angela Torello | 10.0 |
| 1998 | Slums of Beverly Hills Movie | Belle Abromowitz | 6.3 |
| 1998 | The Spree Movie | Irma Kelly | 5.4 |
| 1997 | The View TV | Self - Guest | 4.3 |
| 1997 | Oz TV | Sister Peter Marie Reimondo | 8.0 |
| 1996 | The Wharf Rat Movie | Mom | 5.3 |
| 1995 | Angus Movie | Madame Rulenska | 6.6 |
| 1995 | Carmen Miranda: Bananas Is My Business Movie | Self | 7.4 |
| 1995 | Women of the House TV | Self | 7.2 |
| 1995 | Yul Brynner: The Man Who Was King Movie | Self | 8.5 |
| 1994 | I Like It Like That Movie | Rosaria Linares | 6.3 |
| 1994 | Touched by an Angel TV | Amanda Revere | 7.2 |
| 1994 | The Cosby Mysteries TV | Unknown character | 6.0 |
| 1994 | The Magic School Bus TV | Dr. Carmina Skeledon (voice) | 7.7 |
| 1994 | Italian Movie Movie | Isabella | 7.0 |
| 1994 | Jerry Herman's Broadway at the Hollywood Bowl Movie | Self | 9.0 |
| 1994 | Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego? TV | Carmen Sandiego (voice) | 7.4 |
| 1994 | Burke's Law TV | Jackie Lodge | 6.8 |
| 1993 | Intimate Portrait TV | Self | 4.5 |
| 1993 | The Nanny TV | Mrs. Wickervich Stone | 8.1 |
| 1993 | Late Night with Conan O'Brien TV | Self - Guest | 7.3 |
| 1992 | Hearts Afire TV | Senator Rhonda Hall | 7.6 |
| 1992 | The Larry Sanders Show TV | Rita Moreno | 7.8 |
| 1991 | Top of the Heap TV | Alixandra Stone | 6.7 |
| 1991 | Age Isn't Everything Movie | Rita | 2.7 |
| 1990 | Captain Planet and the Planeteers TV | Ella Salvador (voice) | 6.9 |
| 1989 | Rita Moreno: Now You Can! Movie | Self | |
| 1989 | 1989 Walt Disney World 4th of July Spectacular Movie | Self | |
| 1989 | B.L. Stryker TV | Kimberly Baskin | 6.1 |
| 1988 | LIVE with Kelly and Mark TV | Self - Guest | 5.6 |
| 1986 | The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years Movie | Self (archive footage) | 6.1 |
| 1985 | The Golden Girls TV | Renee Corliss | 7.6 |
| 1985 | The Muppet Revue Movie | Self | 10.0 |
| 1984 | The Cosby Show TV | Mrs. Granger | 7.0 |
| 1984 | Miami Vice TV | Congresswoman Madelyn Woods | 7.4 |
| 1982 | Natalie - A Tribute to a Very Special Lady Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 1982 | Working Movie | Waitress | 4.8 |
| 1982 | Portrait of a Showgirl Movie | Rosella DeLeon | 8.7 |
| 1982 | 9 to 5 TV | Violet Newstead | 7.2 |
| 1982 | American Playhouse TV | Waitress | 6.6 |
| 1981 | The Four Seasons Movie | Claudia Zimmer | 6.3 |
| 1981 | Evita Peron Movie | Renata Riguel | |
| 1980 | Happy Birthday, Gemini Movie | Lucille Pompi | 3.9 |
| 1979 | Trapper John, M.D. TV | Unknown character | 6.6 |
| 1979 | The Muppets Go Hollywood Movie | Self | 6.2 |
| 1979 | Anatomy of a Seduction Movie | Nina | 5.2 |
| 1979 | The Marti Caine Show TV | Unknown character | |
| 1978 | The Boss' Son Movie | Esther Rose | 10.0 |
| 1977 | The Love Boat TV | Gladys Gordon | 6.2 |
| 1977 | Lanigan's Rabbi TV | Millie Hillman | 6.5 |
| 1976 | The Captain and Tennille TV | Self - Guest | 7.5 |
| 1976 | The Muppet Show TV | Self - Special Guest Star | 8.0 |
| 1976 | The Ritz Movie | Googie Gomez | 6.0 |
| 1975 | On the Rocks TV | Unknown character | 6.0 |
| 1974 | Out to Lunch Movie | Self / Divorce Woman / Posy / Spectator / 50s Dancer | 8.0 |
| 1974 | Dinah! TV | Self | 7.0 |
| 1974 | The Rockford Files TV | Rita Capkovic | 7.6 |
| 1971 | The Electric Company TV | Carmela | 7.3 |
| 1971 | Carnal Knowledge Movie | Louise | 6.6 |
| 1971 | Voice of La Raza Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 1969 | Medical Center TV | Lydia Neal | 6.4 |
| 1969 | Marlowe Movie | Dolores Gonzáles | 6.1 |
| 1969 | Popi Movie | Lupe | 6.3 |
| 1969 | The Night of the Following Day Movie | Blonde | 5.9 |
| 1968 | 60 Minutes TV | Self | 6.5 |
| 1968 | The Dick Cavett Show TV | Self - Guest | 6.8 |
| 1967 | The Carol Burnett Show TV | Self - Guest | 7.7 |
| 1965 | Seaway TV | Annabelle | 6.0 |
| 1965 | Run for Your Life TV | Anita | 7.1 |
| 1963 | Cry of Battle Movie | Sisa | 4.8 |
| 1963 | Burke's Law TV | Margaret Cowls | 6.2 |
| 1963 | Miss USA TV | Self - Judge | 6.0 |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson TV | Self | 7.6 |
| 1962 | The Merv Griffin Show TV | Self | 6.8 |
| 1962 | Samar Movie | Woman Convict | 7.0 |
| 1961 | West Side Story Movie | Anita | 7.2 |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas Show TV | Self | 5.8 |
| 1961 | Summer and Smoke Movie | Rosa Zacharias | 6.6 |
| 1960 | Mga Alamat Ng Sandaigdig Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1960 | This Rebel Breed Movie | Lola Montalvo | 6.8 |
| 1959 | Adventures in Paradise TV | Inez Sanders | 6.1 |
| 1959 | Bourbon Street Beat TV | Unknown character | 6.0 |
| 1958 | Cimarron City TV | Unknown character | 6.3 |
| 1957 | Trackdown TV | Tina | 6.9 |
| 1957 | The Deerslayer Movie | Hetty Hutter | 6.1 |
| 1957 | Richard Diamond, Private Detective TV | Maria Ferrari | 6.8 |
| 1956 | Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre TV | Linda | 6.2 |
| 1956 | Playhouse 90 TV | Rita | 7.5 |
| 1956 | The Vagabond King Movie | Huguette | 6.1 |
| 1956 | The King and I Movie | Tuptim | 7.1 |
| 1956 | Tony Awards TV | Self - Presenter | |
| 1956 | Tony Awards TV | Self - Winner | |
| 1956 | The Lieutenant Wore Skirts Movie | Sandra Roberts | 5.8 |
| 1955 | Matinee Theater TV | Unknown character | 5.3 |
| 1955 | Seven Cities of Gold Movie | Ula | 5.7 |
| 1955 | The 20th Century Fox Hour TV | Sonseeahray | 6.0 |
| 1955 | Untamed Movie | Julia | 6.0 |
| 1955 | The Millionaire TV | Alicia Conception Osante Williams | 5.8 |
| 1954 | The Wonderful World of Disney TV | Chulita | 7.9 |
| 1954 | Climax! TV | Francesca | 3.8 |
| 1954 | Climax! TV | Denise Cardoza | 3.8 |
| 1954 | Climax! TV | Maria | 3.8 |
| 1954 | Climax! TV | Irene | 3.8 |
| 1954 | Garden of Evil Movie | Cantina Singer | 6.3 |
| 1954 | The Yellow Tomahawk Movie | Honey Bear | 6.6 |
| 1954 | Jivaro Movie | Maroa | 5.2 |
| 1953 | El Alaméin Movie | Jara | 8.0 |
| 1953 | Latin Lovers Movie | Christina | 4.7 |
| 1953 | Fort Vengeance Movie | Bridget Fitzgibbon | 6.4 |
| 1953 | The Oscars TV | Self | 7.1 |
| 1953 | General Electric Theater TV | Unknown character | 6.8 |
| 1953 | General Electric Theater TV | Princess Michal | 6.8 |
| 1952 | The Abbott and Costello Show TV | Telegram delivery girl | 7.2 |
| 1952 | The Ford Television Theatre TV | Serene Crane | 7.8 |
| 1952 | Cavalcade of America TV | Unknown character | 4.6 |
| 1952 | The Ring Movie | Lucy Gomez | 5.1 |
| 1952 | Cattle Town Movie | Queli | 7.6 |
| 1952 | Singin' in the Rain Movie | Zelda Zanders | 8.1 |
| 1952 | The Fabulous Senorita Movie | Manuela Rodríguez | 6.5 |
| 1952 | China Smith TV | Unknown character | |
| 1951 | Schlitz Playhouse of Stars TV | Lit-Lit | 7.2 |
| 1950 | Pagan Love Song Movie | Terru | 5.2 |
| 1950 | The Toast of New Orleans Movie | Tina | 5.2 |
| 1950 | So Young, So Bad Movie | Dolores Guererro | 5.2 |
| 1948 | Ford Theatre TV | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 1948 | The Ed Sullivan Show TV | Self | 6.8 |
| 1944 | Golden Globe Awards TV | Self - Nominee | 7.0 |
| TBA | Theirs Movie | Unknown character |
Crew (1)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | West Side Story Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.9 |
Latest releases
- Clemente2025 / TMDB 9.0
- Jim Henson Idea Man2024 / TMDB 7.8
- The Prank2024 / TMDB 5.6
- My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert2024 / TMDB 9.0
- Family Switch2023 / TMDB 6.4
Questions about Rita Moreno
What are Rita Moreno's most famous roles?
Rita Moreno is best known for her roles in 'West Side Story,' 'The King and I,' and 'The Electric Company.' Her portrayal of Anita in 'West Side Story' remains iconic.
Has Rita Moreno won any major awards?
Yes, Rita Moreno has won numerous awards including an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, a Grammy Award, and a Tony Award, making her an EGOT winner.
What was Rita Moreno's first film?
Rita Moreno's first film was 'So Young, So Bad' released in 1950, where she played a supporting role. This marked the beginning of her prolific career in film.
What are some of Rita Moreno's successful films?
Some of Rita Moreno's successful films include 'West Side Story,' 'The King and I,' and 'Carnal Knowledge.' Each of these films showcased her exceptional talent and versatility.
Is Rita Moreno involved in television?
Yes, Rita Moreno has had a successful television career, notably in 'The Electric Company' and more recently in the Netflix reboot of 'One Day at a Time.'
What is Rita Moreno's estimated net worth?
Rita Moreno's estimated net worth is around $10 million, reflecting her long and successful career in the entertainment industry.
What milestones has Rita Moreno achieved in her career?
Rita Moreno has achieved many milestones, including being the first Latina to win an Academy Award and being a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
How has Rita Moreno impacted the film industry?
Rita Moreno has had a lasting impact on the film industry by breaking barriers for Latina actresses and advocating for greater representation and diversity in Hollywood.