Carmen Zapata

Carmen Zapata

Acting
Born 1927-07-15 Died 2014-01-05 New York City, New York, USA 85 credits star on Hollywood Walk of Fame 1 Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award 1

Awards

Won 1 star on Hollywood Walk of Fame Award

star on Hollywood Walk of Fame 1 won

  • — star on Hollywood Walk of Fame Won

Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award 1 won

  • 1983 Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award Won

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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.
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Acting 48 credits
Married... with Children
Married... with Children
1987 · 80% · Madame Olga
Hunter
Hunter
1984 · ★ 7.1 · Edna Watley
Bonanza
Bonanza
1959 · ★ 7.5 · Maria Valdez
Batman: The Animated Series
Batman: The Animated Series
1992 · 86% · Judge Maria Vargas (voice)
Mannix
Mannix
1967 · ★ 6.8 · Chambermaid
Falcon Crest
Falcon Crest
1981 · ★ 5.6 · Judge Patterson
Adam-12
Adam-12
1968 · Mrs. Encara Flores, Mrs. Cipreano, Maria Lopez
Love, American Style
Love, American Style
1969 · Pilar
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
1993 · 73% · Dona Verano
Jake and the Fatman
Jake and the Fatman
1987 · ★ 6.2 · Judge
The F.B.I.
The F.B.I.
1965 · 65% · Leila Dracus
Medical Center
Medical Center
1969 · Luisa
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
1997 · 76% · Judge Martinez (segment "Justice is Served")
Kojak
Kojak
1973 · ★ 7.2 · Ellen Conforti
Matt Houston
Matt Houston
1982 · Marta
The Streets of San Francisco
The Streets of San Francisco
1972 · 72% · Mrs. Martinez
Switch
Switch
1975 · Clarita
McMillan & Wife
McMillan & Wife
1971 · Mrs. Barteloni
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995 · The Seventh Fairy (voice)
Sister Act
Sister Act
1992 · 65% · Choir Nun
Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman
1975 · ★ 7.0 · The Prime Minister
The Mod Squad
The Mod Squad
1968 · Mrs. Gomez
Harry O
Harry O
1974 · Mrs. Reynosa
Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law
Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law
1971 · Mrs. Chavez
Marcians
Marcians
2017 · Self - Interviewee
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
1993 · 55% · Choir Nun
The Bold Ones: The New Doctors
The Bold Ones: The New Doctors
1969 · Rosa Villacres
The White Shadow
The White Shadow
1978 · 72% · Mrs. Alvarez
Mrs. Columbo
Mrs. Columbo
1979 · Landlady
The New Dick Van Dyke Show
The New Dick Van Dyke Show
1971 · Teela
Point of No Return
Point of No Return
1993 · 56% · Judge
Villa Alegre
Villa Alegre
1974 · Doña Luz
Telefon
Telefon
1977 · ★ 6.6 · Nurse
The ABC Afternoon Playbreak
The ABC Afternoon Playbreak
1972 · Aunt Caroline
Faraday and Company
Faraday and Company
1973 · Frieda Dupar
How to Beat the High Cost of Living
How to Beat the High Cost of Living
1980 · Mama (uncredited)
Boss Nigger
Boss Nigger
1975 · ★ 6.7 · Margarita
Gang Boys
Gang Boys
1994 · Roses
Vultures
Vultures
1983 · Elena Garcia-Lopez
Boulevard Nights
Boulevard Nights
1979 · ★ 7.2 · Mrs. Landeros
Secrets
Secrets
1992 · Judge
Winner Take All
Winner Take All
1975 · Sara
Shark Kill
Shark Kill
1976 · Helena Mendoza
The Mothers of Plaza de Mayo
The Mothers of Plaza de Mayo
1985 · Narrator
A Guide for the Married Woman
A Guide for the Married Woman
1978 · Mrs. Garcia
Rabbit Test
Rabbit Test
1978 · Madam Nundi
Not Just Another Affair
Not Just Another Affair
1982 · Judge Mercado
Like Normal People
Like Normal People
1979 · License Clerk
Other credits 12 credits
Emergency!
Emergency!
1972 · ★ 7.9
The Rookies
The Rookies
1972
Trapper John, M.D.
Trapper John, M.D.
1979
McCloud
McCloud
1970 · ★ 7.2
Kolchak: The Night Stalker
Kolchak: The Night Stalker
1974 · 82%
Archie Bunker's Place
Archie Bunker's Place
1979
Chico and the Man
Chico and the Man
1974
Flamingo Road
Flamingo Road
1981
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
1984
O'Hara, U.S. Treasury
O'Hara, U.S. Treasury
1971
Archer
Archer
1975
Hagen
Hagen
1980
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