Rita Moreno: Facts & Related Content

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Also Known As	Rosa Dolores Alverio • Rosita Dolores Alverio
Born	December 11, 1931 (age 93) • Humacao • Puerto Rico
Awards And Honors	Kennedy Center Honors (2015) • Presidential Medal of Freedom (2004) • Emmy Award (1978) • Emmy Award (1977) • Tony Awards (1975) • Grammy Award (1972) • Academy Award (1962) • Academy Award (1962): Actress in a Supporting Role • Emmy Award (2008): Televisionary Award • Emmy Award (1978): Outstanding Lead Actress for a Single Appearance in a Drama or Comedy Series • Emmy Award (1977): Outstanding Continuing or Single Performance by a Supporting Actress in Variety or Music • Golden Globe Award (1962): Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture • Grammy Award (1973): Best Recording for Children • Tony Award (1975): Best Featured Actress in a Play
Married To	Leonard Isadore Gordon (1965–2010 [his death])
Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In)	"One Day at a Time" (2017–2020) • "Bless This Mess" (2019–2020) • "Carmen Sandiego" (2019) • "Jane the Virgin" (2015–2019) • "Elena of Avalor" (2018) • "Torch" (2017) • "Nina's World" (2015–2018) • "Grace and Frankie" (2016) • "Grey's Anatomy" (2016) • "Remember Me" (2016) • "Getting On" (2015) • "Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks" (2014) • "Rio 2" (2014) • "Welcome to the Family" (2013) • "Happily Divorced" (2011–2013) • "Special Agent Oso" (2011) • "In Plain Sight" (2010) • "Cane" (2007) • "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" (2006–2007) • "Ugly Betty" (2007) • "George Lopez" (2007) • "Play It by Ear" (2006) • "Wanted" (2005) • "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (2005) • "Law & Order: Trial by Jury" (2005) • "King of the Corner" (2004) • "The Handler" (2003) • "Casa de los babys" (2003) • "The Guardian" (2003) • "Strong Medicine" (2003) • "Oz" (1997–2003) • "American Family" (2002) • "Piñero" (2001) • "Resurrection Blvd." (2001) • "Buddy Faro" (2000) • "Blue Moon" (2000) • "Carlo's Wake" (1999) • "Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego?" (1994–1999) • "Slums of Beverly Hills" (1998) • "Touched by an Angel" (1997) • "Murphy Brown" (1997) • "The Magic School Bus" (1995) • "Angus" (1995) • "Women of the House" (1995) • "The Cosby Mysteries" (1994–1995) • "Burke's Law" (1995) • "Captain Planet and the Planeteers" (1994) • "I Like It Like That" (1994) • "The Larry Sanders Show" (1994) • "The Nanny" (1994) • "Italian Movie" (1993) • "Bonkers" (1993) • "Hearts Afire" (1993) • "Raw Toonage" (1992) • "Age Isn't Everything" (1991) • "Top of the Heap" (1991) • "Sesame Street" (1987–1990) • "B.L. Stryker" (1989–1990) • "Miami Vice" (1989) • "The Golden Girls" (1987) • "The Cosby Show" (1987) • "9 to 5" (1982–1983) • "The Love Boat" (1983) • "American Playhouse" (1982) • "CBS Library" (1981) • "The Four Seasons" (1981) • "Trapper John, M.D." (1981) • "Happy Birthday, Gemini" (1980) • "The Rockford Files" (1978–1979) • "The Boss' Son" (1978) • "The Electric Company" (1971–1977) • "Westside Medical" (1977) • "Lanigan's Rabbi" (1977) • "The Ritz" (1976) • "On the Rocks" (1975–1976) • "Shhh" (1975) • "Medical Center" (1974) • "Hec Ramsey" (1973) • "Carnal Knowledge" (1971) • "Marlowe" (1969) • "Popi" (1969) • "The Night of the Following Day" (1969) • "Run for Your Life" (1967) • "The Trials of O'Brien" (1965) • "Seaway" (1965) • "Burke's Law" (1963) • "Cry of Battle" (1963) • "Samar" (1962) • "Summer and Smoke" (1961) • "West Side Story" (1961) • "Adventures in Paradise" (1961) • "Michael Shayne" (1961) • "Mga alamat ng sandaigdig" (1960) • "Disneyland" (1960) • "Zorro" (1960) • "Richard Diamond, Private Detective" (1960) • "Bourbon Street Beat" (1960) • "Operesyon Stragglers" (1960) • "Playhouse 90" (1960) • "This Rebel Breed" (1960) • "Cimarron City" (1959) • "The Millionaire" (1959) • "Zane Grey Theater" (1959) • "Trackdown" (1959) • "Tales of Wells Fargo" (1959) • "General Electric Theater" (1953–1959) • "Father Knows Best" (1958) • "Climax!" (1956–1958) • "The Red Skelton Show" (1958) • "The Deerslayer" (1957) • "Matinee Theatre" (1957) • "The Vagabond King" (1956) • "The King and I" (1956) • "The 20th Century-Fox Hour" (1956) • "The Lieutenant Wore Skirts" (1956) • "Seven Cities of Gold" (1955) • "Untamed" (1955) • "The New Adventures of China Smith" (1954) • "Garden of Evil" (1954) • "The Yellow Tomahawk" (1954) • "Cavalcade of America" (1954) • "The Ford Television Theatre" (1954) • "Jivaro" (1954) • "Where's Raymond?" (1954) • "El Alaméin" (1953) • "Latin Lovers" (1953) • "Fort Vengeance" (1953) • "The Ring" (1952) • "Schlitz Playhouse of Stars" (1952) • "Cattle Town" (1952) • "China Smith" (1952) • "The Fabulous Senorita" (1952) • "Singin' in the Rain" (1952) • "Fireside Theatre" (1952) • "Pagan Love Song" (1950) • "The Toast of New Orleans" (1950) • "So Young So Bad" (1950)