Carmen Zapata
Acting Born Jul 15, 1927 New York City, New York, USA 24 credits
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.
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Full filmography
- Mannix (1967) as Chambermaid
- Married... with Children (1987) as Madame Olga
- Bonanza (1959) as Maria Valdez
- Falcon Crest (1981) as Judge Patterson
- Adam-12 (1968) as Mrs. Encara Flores
- Adam-12 (1968) as Mrs. Cipreano
- Adam-12 (1968) as Maria Lopez
- Batman: The Animated Series (1992) as Judge Maria Vargas (voice)
- Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1993) as Dona Verano
- Love, American Style (1969)
- Love, American Style (1969) as Pilar
- Emergency! (1972)
- Hunter (1984) as Edna Watley
- Jake and the Fatman (1987) as Judge
- Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (1997) as Judge Martinez (segment "Justice is Served")
- The Rookies (1972)
- Trapper John, M.D. (1979)
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Leila Dracus
- Medical Center (1969)
- Medical Center (1969) as Luisa
- Kojak (1973) as Ellen Conforti
- McCloud (1970)
- Matt Houston (1982) as Marta
- Switch (1975) as Clarita