Rita Moreno is an American actor best known for playing Anita in the film West Side Story.
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Best Known For:The television program Lopez vs Lopez
Breakthrough:Won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for 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: Actor
- Current Show: Lopez vs Lopez
- Date of Birth: December 11, 1931
- Age: 94 years old
- Place of Birth: Humacao, Puerto Rico
- Marital Status: Widowed
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 on the television show Oz.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include West Side Story, The Electric Company, and Oz.
Television
- TV Show: The Electric Company (Various, 1971-1977)
- TV Show: Oz (Sister Peter Marie Reimondo, 1997-2003)
Film
- Film: West Side Story (Anita, 1961)
Awards & Achievements
- Academy Award — AMPAS — West Side Story
- Grammy Award — The Recording Academy — The Electric Company
- Emmy Award — ATAS — The Muppet Show
- Tony Award — American Theatre Wing — The Ritz
Rita Moreno Family & Relationships
Rita Moreno is widowed. She has 1 child, Fernanda Luisa Gordon.
- Father: Francisco José Alverío
- Mother: Rosa Maria Marcano
- Children:
- Fernanda Luisa Gordon (1966)
Personal Information
- Full Name: Rita Moreno
- Popular As: Rosa Dolores Alverío Marcano
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Hispanic / Latino
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: December 11, 1931
- Age: 94
- Birthday: December 11
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Place of Birth: Humacao, Puerto Rico
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 2 in
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Father: Francisco José Alverío
- Mother: Rosa Maria Marcano
- 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
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/theritamoreno
