Chita Rivera - Actor Profile

Chita Rivera

Acting
42Total Films
8.1 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 23, 1933
Birth Place: Washington, D.C., USA

About Chita Rivera

Chita Rivera was an American actress, singer, and dancer who became a musical theater icon. Born Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero, she won two Tony Awards for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for her roles in The Rink (1984) and Kiss of the Spider Woman (1993). Rivera achieved stardom for her performance as Anita in the original Broadway production of West Side Story, a role she reprised in London.

Best Chita Rivera Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Chita Rivera's career based on audience ratings.

★8.1
Bathtubs Over Broadway (2018) movie poster
★8.1

Bathtubs Over Broadway — When he started as a comedy writer for the Late Show with David Letterman, Steve Young had few interests and not many fr

Bathtubs Over Broadway

2018•Documentary
★8.0
Night of 100 Stars II (1985) movie poster
★8.0

Night of 100 Stars II — This special is the second "Night of 100 Stars" to benefit The Actors Fund of America. Edited from a seven-hour live ent

Night of 100 Stars II

1985•Comedy
★8.0
Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story (2025) movie poster
★8.0

Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story — Rich with archival gems and Liza Minnelli’s own point of view, Bruce David Klein's luminous documentary celebrates a you

Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story

2025•Documentary
★8.0
West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic (2016) movie poster
★8.0

West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic — As the world prepares to celebrate the 60th anniversary of West Side Story in 2017, dancer Bruno Tonioli and broadcaster

West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic

2016•Documentary
★7.8
Studio One Forever (2024) movie poster
★7.8

Studio One Forever — A documentary film about Studio One which, from 1974 to 1994, was the center of queer nightlife in West Hollywood as wel

Studio One Forever

2024•Documentary

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Chita Rivera.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2025 Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story Self Super Hit Similar →
2024 Studio One Forever Self Super Hit Similar →
2023 Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway's Best Self Flop Similar →
2022 Reopening: The Broadway Revival Self Flop Similar →
2021 Something's Coming: West Side Story Self Super Hit Similar →
2021 tick, tick... BOOM! "Sunday" Legend #13 Super Hit Similar →
2021 Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age Self Flop Similar →
2020 Uprooted: The Journey of Jazz Dance Self Flop Similar →
2020 Chita: A Legendary Celebration Self Flop Similar →
2020 Amy's Victory Dance Self Flop Similar →
2019 Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back Self Flop Similar →
2019 Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon Self Hit Similar →
2018 Waiting in the Wings: Still Waiting Broadway Diva Flop Similar →
2018 Every Act of Life Self Average Similar →
2018 Bathtubs Over Broadway Self Super Hit Similar →
2016 West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic Self Super Hit Similar →
2015 Chita Rivera: A Lot Of Livin' To Do Self Flop Similar →
2014 Waiting in the Wings: The Musical Broadway Diva Flop Similar →
2014 Private Screenings: Robert Osborne Self Hit Similar →
2011 A Place for Us: West Side Story's Legacy Self Flop Similar →
2006 Kalamazoo? Giannina Flop Similar →
2005 Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of The Tony Awards Spider Woman / Aurora ("Kiss Of The Spider Woman") (arch. foot.) Hit Similar →
2003 Broadway's Lost Treasures Host (segment "Record Breakers") / Velma Kelly (segment "Chicago") Average Similar →
2003 Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There Self Hit Similar →
2002 Chicago Nickie Hit Similar →
2001 My Favorite Broadway: The Love Songs Self Flop Similar →
1997 The Music of Kander & Ebb: Razzle Dazzle Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1996 A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury Self Flop Similar →
1996 The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story Self Hit Similar →
1990 Night of 100 Stars III Self Flop Similar →
1987 Mayflower Madam Risa Dickstein Flop Similar →
1985 Night of 100 Stars II Self Super Hit Similar →
1985 That's Dancing! From 'Sweet Charity' (archive footage) Hit Similar →
1984 The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team Self - Performer Flop Similar →
1981 Pippin Fastrada Super Hit Similar →
1978 Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Our Guests at Heartland Flop Similar →
1977 Once Upon a Brothers Grimm Gingerbread Lady Flop Similar →
1973 The Marcus-Nelson Murders Josie Hopper Hit Similar →
1973 Sondheim: A Musical Tribute - Flop Similar →
1969 Sweet Charity Nickie Hit Similar →
1969 From Stage to Screen---A Director's Dilemma - Flop Similar →

Chita Rivera - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Chita Rivera?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Chita Rivera is "Bathtubs Over Broadway" with a rating of 8.1/10.

How many movies has Chita Rivera acted in?

Chita Rivera has been featured in at least 42 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Chita Rivera?

Other notable films include "Night of 100 Stars II", "Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story", and "West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic".