Carmen Zapata

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Carmen Zapata

Acting July 15, 1927

New York City, New York, USA

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…

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Sister Act

Sister Act

6.8 1992 Movie
Batman: The Animated Series

Batman: The Animated Series

8.6 1992 TV Show
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit

Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit

6.4 1993 Movie
Married... with Children

Married... with Children

7.7 1987 TV Show
Bonanza

Bonanza

7.5 1959 TV Show
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman

Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman

7.6 1993 TV Show
Point of No Return

Point of No Return

6.2 1993 Movie
Mannix

Mannix

6.8 1967 TV Show
Falcon Crest

Falcon Crest

5.5 1981 TV Show
Wonder Woman

Wonder Woman

7.0 1975 TV Show
Love, American Style

Love, American Style

6.2 1969 TV Show
Adam-12

Adam-12

7.1 1968 TV Show

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2017
    Marcians

    TV show Self - Interviewee

  2. 2001
    The Sleepy Time Gal

    Movie Anna

  3. 2001
    The Eggplant Lady

    Movie Rosa Vecino

  4. 1997
    Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction

    TV show Judge Martinez (segment "Justice is Served")

  5. 1995
    Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

    TV show The Seventh Fairy (voice)

  6. 1994
    Gang Boys

    Movie Roses

  7. 1993
    Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit

    Movie Choir Nun

  8. 1993
    Point of No Return

    Movie Judge

  9. 1993
    Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman

    TV show Dona Verano

  10. 1992
    Batman: The Animated Series

    TV show Judge Maria Vargas (voice)

  11. 1992
    Sister Act

    Movie Choir Nun

  12. 1992
    Secrets

    Movie Judge

  13. 1990
    How to Murder a Millionaire

    Movie Clara

  14. 1988
    Broken Angel

    Movie

  15. 1987
    Jake and the Fatman

    TV show Judge

  16. 1987
    Daniel and the Towers

    Movie Consuelo Guerra

More credits
  1. 1987
    Married... with Children

    TV show Madame Olga

  2. 1986
    The Abduction of Allison Tate

    Movie Teresa Aleman

  3. 1985
    Reel Horror

    Movie Lottie (archive footage)

  4. 1985
    The Mothers of Plaza de Mayo

    Movie Narrator

  5. 1984
    Hunter

    TV show Edna Watley

  6. 1984
    Santa Barbara

    TV show

  7. 1983
    Vultures

    Movie Elena Garcia-Lopez

  8. 1982
    Not Just Another Affair

    Movie Judge Mercado

  9. 1982
    Matt Houston

    TV show Marta

  10. 1981
    Falcon Crest

    TV show Judge Patterson

  11. 1981
    Flamingo Road

    TV show

  12. 1980
    Children of Divorce

    Movie Mrs. Ruiz

  13. 1980
    Homeward Bound

    Movie Lorenza

  14. 1980
    How to Beat the High Cost of Living

    Movie Mama (uncredited)

  15. 1980
    There Goes The Bride

    Movie Mrs. Ramirez

  16. 1980
    Hagen

    TV show

  17. 1979
    Trapper John, M.D.

    TV show

  18. 1979
    Archie Bunker's Place

    TV show

  19. 1979
    Like Normal People

    Movie License Clerk

  20. 1979
    Boulevard Nights

    Movie Mrs. Landeros

  21. 1979
    Mrs. Columbo

    TV show Landlady

  22. 1978
    The White Shadow

    TV show Mrs. Alvarez

  23. 1978
    A Guide for the Married Woman

    Movie Mrs. Garcia

  24. 1978
    Flying High

    Movie Mrs. Bellagio