Carmen Zapata
Acting
Born July 15, 1927 · New York City, New York, USA
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.
Known For · 40 titles
Married... with Children
Hunter
Bonanza
Trapper John, M.D.
Adam-12
Love, American Style
Mannix
Falcon Crest
Batman: The Animated Series
Emergency!
Jake and the Fatman
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
The F.B.I.
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Kojak
Medical Center
Marcians
The Rookies
McMillan & Wife
Villa Alegre
McCloud
Matt Houston
Switch
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
The Streets of San Francisco
Chico and the Man
The Mod Squad
Wonder Woman
Harry O
Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law
Kolchak: The Night Stalker
Archie Bunker's Place
The Bold Ones: The New Doctors
The New Dick Van Dyke Show
The White Shadow
Sister Act
Mrs. Columbo
Flamingo Road
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
Santa Barbara