Chita Rivera
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Summary
Chita Rivera is a human[1]. She was born in Washington, D.C.[2]. She was born on January 23, 1933[3]. She passed away in New York City[4]. She died on January 30, 2024[5]. She worked as a dancer[6], singer[7], actor[8], musical theatre actor[9], and musician[10]. She ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,834 views/month, #6,698 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Washington, D.C.[2].
- Chita Rivera passed away in New York City[4].
- Chita Rivera was born on January 23, 1933[3].
- Chita Rivera died on January 30, 2024[5].
- Burial took place at Saint Anthony's Church Cemetery[12].
- Among Chita Rivera's spouses was Tony Mordente[13].
- A child of Chita Rivera was Lisa Mordente[14].
- Chita Rivera held citizenship in United States[15].
- Chita Rivera worked as a dancer[6].
- Chita Rivera worked as a singer[7].
- Chita Rivera's professions included actor[8].
- Chita Rivera worked as a musical theatre actor[9].
- Chita Rivera worked as a musician[10].
- Chita Rivera's field of work was acting[16].
- Chita Rivera's field of work was singing[17].
- Chita Rivera's field of work was dance[18].
- Chita Rivera received the Presidential Medal of Freedom[19].
- Chita Rivera received the John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement[20].
- Chita Rivera received the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical[21].
- Chita Rivera received the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical[22].
- Chita Rivera received the Kennedy Center Honors[23].
- Chita Rivera received the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical[24].
- Chita Rivera is recorded as female[25].
- Chita Rivera's instance of is recorded as human[26].
- Chita Rivera's Commons category is recorded as Chita Rivera[27].
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1933-01-23[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 2024-01-30[31]
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Genre(s): musical[32]
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Community tags: musical[33]
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MusicBrainz ID: 36b32b1d-f729-4d7a-a630-04befbb9589a[34]
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Washington, D.C.[2], Chita Rivera… she was born on January 23, 1933[3].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include dancer[6], singer[7], actor[8], musical theatre actor[9], and musician[10]. Fields of work include acting[16], a type of arts[35]; singing[17], a type of activity[36]; and dance[18], a performing arts genre[37].
Recognition
Awards received include Presidential Medal of Freedom[19], an award[38], in United States[39], founded in 1963[40]; John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement[20]; Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical[21], a class of award[41], in United States[42], founded in 1948[43]; Kennedy Center Honors[23], an award[44], in United States[45], founded in 1978[46]; Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical[24], a class of award[47]; and Drama League Award[48], an award[49].
Personal Life
Among Chita Rivera's spouses was Tony Mordente[13]. A child of her was Lisa Mordente[14].
Death and Burial
Chita Rivera died on January 30, 2024[5]. She passed away in New York City[4]. Burial took place at Saint Anthony's Church Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Chita Rivera ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,834 views/month, #6,698 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] She is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
FAQs
Where was Chita Rivera born?
Chita Rivera's place of birth was Washington, D.C.[2].
Where did Chita Rivera die?
Chita Rivera passed away in New York City[4].
Who was Chita Rivera married to?
Chita Rivera's spouses include Tony Mordente[13].
What did Chita Rivera do for work?
Chita Rivera worked as dancer[6], singer[7], actor[8], musical theatre actor[9], and musician[10].
What awards did Chita Rivera receive?
Honors received include Presidential Medal of Freedom[19], John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement[20], Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical[21], and Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical[22].