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Carmen Zapata

Carmen Zapata

Actor · Born 1927-07-15 · New York City, New York, USA

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Biography

Carmen Margarita Zapata (July 15, 1927 – January 5, 2014) often referred to as "The First Lady of the Hispanic Theater" was an American actress best known for her role in the PBS bilingual children's program Villa Alegre. Zapata was also the co-founder and director of the Bilingual Foundation of the Arts in Los Angeles. Zapata took an active part in the Chicano movement of the 1960s and 1970s. Zapata was born in New York City to Julio Zapata, a Mexican immigrant, and Ramona Roca, an Argentine immigrant.

Movies & TV Shows

  1. Sister Act (1992) — Choir Nun
  2. Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993) — Choir Nun
  3. Batman: The Animated Series (1992) — Judge Maria Vargas (voice)
  4. Married... with Children (1987) — Madame Olga
  5. Point of No Return (1993) — Judge
  6. Wonder Woman (1975) — The Prime Minister
  7. Bonanza (1959) — Maria Valdez
  8. Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1993) — Dona Verano
  9. Kojak (1973) — Ellen Conforti
  10. Telefon (1977) — Nurse
  11. The Streets of San Francisco (1972)
  12. Hunter (1984) — Edna Watley
  13. Kolchak: The Night Stalker (1974)
  14. Boss Nigger (1975) — Margarita
  15. Boulevard Nights (1979) — Mrs. Landeros
  16. Falcon Crest (1981) — Judge Patterson
  17. Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (1997) — Judge Martinez (segment "Justice is Served")
  18. Jake and the Fatman (1987) — Judge
  19. Mannix (1967) — Chambermaid
  20. McCloud (1970)
  21. Emergency! (1972)
  22. Adam-12 (1968) — Mrs. Encara Flores
  23. Santa Barbara (1984)
  24. How to Beat the High Cost of Living (1980) — Mama (uncredited)
  25. Matt Houston (1982) — Marta
  26. The Mod Squad (1968) — Mrs. Gomez
  27. McMillan & Wife (1971) — Mrs. Barteloni
  28. The F.B.I. (1965) — Leila Dracus
  29. Archie Bunker's Place (1979)
  30. Trapper John, M.D. (1979)
  31. Rabbit Test (1978) — Madam Nundi
  32. The Rookies (1972)
  33. Love, American Style (1969)
  34. The White Shadow (1978) — Mrs. Alvarez
  35. Chico and the Man (1974)
  36. Medical Center (1969)
  37. Portnoy's Complaint (1972) — Mrs. Harero (uncredited)
  38. W (1974) — Betty
  39. Flamingo Road (1981)
  40. Harry O (1974) — Mrs. Reynosa