Rita Moreno is an American actress best known for playing Anita in the film West Side Story.
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Best Known For:The film West Side Story
Breakthrough:Won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her iconic role as Anita in West Side Story in 1962
10 Quick Facts About Rita Moreno
- Full Name: Rita Moreno
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The film West Side Story
- Current Role: Actress
- Place of Birth: Humacao
- Birth Year: 1931
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Spouse / Partner: Leonard Gordon
- Children: Fernanda Luisa Gordon
Rita Moreno Age
Rita Moreno is about 95 years old as of 2026. Rita Moreno was born in 1931.
Rita Moreno Height
Rita Moreno stands at a height of 5 feet 2 inches. This is approximately 157 cm.
Rise to Fame
Rita Moreno rose to prominence for her role in the film West Side Story.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include West Side Story, The Electric Company, and One Day at a Time.
Television
- TV Show: The Electric Company (Various Characters, 1971-1977)
- TV Show: One Day at a Time (Lydia Riera, 2017-2020)
Film
- Film: West Side Story (Anita, 1961)
Awards & Achievements
- Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress — Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences — West Side Story
Rita Moreno Family & Relationships
Rita Moreno is widowed. She has 1 child, Fernanda Luisa Gordon.
- Father: Francisco José Alverío
- Mother: Rosa María
- Children:
- Fernanda Luisa Gordon (1966)
Lesser Known Facts
- She is one of the few performers to have achieved EGOT status, winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Rita Moreno
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Hispanic / Latino
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1931
- Place of Birth: Humacao
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 2 in
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Father: Francisco José Alverío
- Mother: Rosa María
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Spouse / Partner: Leonard Gordon
- Children: Fernanda Luisa Gordon
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Leonard Gordon (Spouse • Husband)
