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Carmen Zapata

Bio: 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

Born: Fri, Jul 15 1927

Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Sun, Jan 05 2014

Carmen Zapata is 86 years old

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The Sleepy Time Gal

Carmen Zapata was 73 in The Sleepy Time Gal as 'Anna'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 24 2001

The Eggplant Lady

Carmen Zapata was 73 in The Eggplant Lady as 'Rosa Vecino'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 2001

Gang Boys

Carmen Zapata was 66 in Gang Boys as 'Roses'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 01 1994

Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit

Carmen Zapata was 66 in Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit as 'Choir Nun'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 09 1993

Point of No Return

Carmen Zapata was 65 in Point of No Return as 'Judge'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 19 1993

Sister Act

Carmen Zapata was 64 in Sister Act as 'Choir Nun'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 28 1992

Secrets

Carmen Zapata was 64 in Secrets as 'Judge'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 06 1992

How to Murder a Millionaire

Carmen Zapata was 62 in How to Murder a Millionaire as 'Clara'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 23 1990

Broken Angel

Carmen Zapata was 60 in Broken Angel

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 13 1988

Daniel and the Towers

Carmen Zapata was 59 in Daniel and the Towers as 'Consuelo Guerra'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 18 1987

The Abduction of Allison Tate

Carmen Zapata was 59 in The Abduction of Allison Tate as 'Teresa Aleman'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 03 1986

Reel Horror

Carmen Zapata was 58 in Reel Horror as 'Lottie (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 01 1985

The Mothers of Plaza de Mayo

Carmen Zapata was 58 in The Mothers of Plaza de Mayo as 'Narrator'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 01 1985

Vultures

Carmen Zapata was 55 in Vultures as 'Elena Garcia-Lopez'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1983

Not Just Another Affair

Carmen Zapata was 55 in Not Just Another Affair as 'Judge Mercado'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1982

Children of Divorce

Carmen Zapata was 53 in Children of Divorce as 'Mrs. Ruiz'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 24 1980

Homeward Bound

Carmen Zapata was 53 in Homeward Bound as 'Lorenza'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 19 1980

How to Beat the High Cost of Living

Carmen Zapata was 52 in How to Beat the High Cost of Living as 'Mama (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 11 1980

There Goes The Bride

Carmen Zapata was 52 in There Goes The Bride as 'Mrs. Ramirez'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 07 1980

Like Normal People

Carmen Zapata was 51 in Like Normal People as 'License Clerk'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 13 1979

Boulevard Nights

Carmen Zapata was 51 in Boulevard Nights as 'Mrs. Landeros'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 23 1979

A Guide for the Married Woman

Carmen Zapata was 51 in A Guide for the Married Woman as 'Mrs. Garcia'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 13 1978

Flying High

Carmen Zapata was 51 in Flying High as 'Mrs. Bellagio'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 28 1978

Leave Yesterday Behind

Carmen Zapata was 50 in Leave Yesterday Behind as 'Connie'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 14 1978

Rabbit Test

Carmen Zapata was 50 in Rabbit Test as 'Madam Nundi'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 09 1978

Telefon

Carmen Zapata was 50 in Telefon as 'Nurse'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 16 1977

I Will, I Will...For Now

Carmen Zapata was 48 in I Will, I Will...For Now as 'Maria'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 18 1976

A Home of Our Own

Carmen Zapata was 48 in A Home of Our Own as 'Elena De La Paz'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 19 1975

Boss Nigger

Carmen Zapata was 48 in Boss Nigger as 'Margarita'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 17 1975

Winner Take All

Carmen Zapata was 47 in Winner Take All as 'Sara'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 03 1975

The Last Porno Flick

Carmen Zapata was 47 in The Last Porno Flick as 'Mama Theresa'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 11 1974

Carmen Zapata was 46 in W as 'Betty'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 07 1974

Toke

Carmen Zapata was 46 in Toke

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 31 1973

Bad Charleston Charlie

Carmen Zapata was 45 in Bad Charleston Charlie as 'Lottie'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 08 1973

A Gift of Terror

Carmen Zapata was 45 in A Gift of Terror as 'Aunt Caroline'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 05 1973

The Girls of Huntington House

Carmen Zapata was 45 in The Girls of Huntington House as 'Miss Rodriquez'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 14 1973

Carola

Carmen Zapata was 45 in Carola as 'Mireille'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 03 1973

The Couple Takes a Wife

Carmen Zapata was 45 in The Couple Takes a Wife as 'Maria'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 05 1972

Portnoy's Complaint

Carmen Zapata was 44 in Portnoy's Complaint as 'Mrs. Harero (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 19 1972

Hail, Hero!

Carmen Zapata was 42 in Hail, Hero! as 'Juana'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 04 1969

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Marcians

Carmen Zapata would have been no older than 86 in Marcians as 'Self - Interviewee'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 16 2017

Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction

Carmen Zapata was 69+ in Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction as 'Judge Martinez (segment "Justice is Served")'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 25 1997

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

Carmen Zapata was 67+ in Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child as 'The Seventh Fairy (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 12 1995

Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman

Carmen Zapata was 65+ in Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman as 'Dona Verano'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 01 1993

Batman: The Animated Series

Carmen Zapata was 65+ in Batman: The Animated Series as 'Judge Maria Vargas (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 05 1992

Jake and the Fatman

Carmen Zapata was 60+ in Jake and the Fatman as 'Judge'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1987

Married... with Children

Carmen Zapata was 59+ in Married... with Children as 'Madame Olga'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 05 1987

Hunter

Carmen Zapata was 57+ in Hunter as 'Edna Watley'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 18 1984

Santa Barbara

Carmen Zapata was 57+ in Santa Barbara

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 30 1984

Matt Houston

Carmen Zapata was 55+ in Matt Houston as 'Marta'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 26 1982

Falcon Crest

Carmen Zapata was 54+ in Falcon Crest as 'Judge Patterson'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 04 1981

Flamingo Road

Carmen Zapata was 53+ in Flamingo Road

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 06 1981

Hagen

Carmen Zapata was 52+ in Hagen

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 15 1980

Archie Bunker's Place

Carmen Zapata was 52+ in Archie Bunker's Place

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 23 1979

Trapper John, M.D.

Carmen Zapata was 52+ in Trapper John, M.D.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 23 1979

Mrs. Columbo

Carmen Zapata was 51+ in Mrs. Columbo as 'Landlady'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 26 1979

The White Shadow

Carmen Zapata was 51+ in The White Shadow as 'Mrs. Alvarez'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 27 1978

Viva Valdez

Carmen Zapata was 48+ in Viva Valdez

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 31 1976

Wonder Woman

Carmen Zapata was 48+ in Wonder Woman as 'The Prime Minister'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 07 1975

Switch

Carmen Zapata was 48+ in Switch as 'Clarita'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 1975

Archer

Carmen Zapata was 47+ in Archer

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 30 1975

Chico and the Man

Carmen Zapata was 47+ in Chico and the Man

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974

Kolchak: The Night Stalker

Carmen Zapata was 47+ in Kolchak: The Night Stalker

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974

Harry O

Carmen Zapata was 47+ in Harry O as 'Mrs. Reynosa'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 12 1974

Villa Alegre

Carmen Zapata was 46+ in Villa Alegre as 'Doña Luz'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 07 1974

Kojak

Carmen Zapata was 46+ in Kojak as 'Ellen Conforti'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 24 1973

The ABC Afternoon Playbreak

Carmen Zapata was 45+ in The ABC Afternoon Playbreak as 'Aunt Caroline'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 07 1972

The Streets of San Francisco

Carmen Zapata was 45+ in The Streets of San Francisco as ', Mrs. Martinez'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 23 1972

The Rookies

Carmen Zapata was 45+ in The Rookies

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1972

Emergency!

Carmen Zapata was 44+ in Emergency!

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 22 1972

McMillan & Wife

Carmen Zapata was 44+ in McMillan & Wife as 'Mrs. Barteloni'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 29 1971

The New Dick Van Dyke Show

Carmen Zapata was 44+ in The New Dick Van Dyke Show as 'Teela'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 18 1971

O'Hara, U.S. Treasury

Carmen Zapata was 44+ in O'Hara, U.S. Treasury

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1971

Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law

Carmen Zapata was 44+ in Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law as 'Mrs. Chavez'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1971

McCloud

Carmen Zapata was 42+ in McCloud

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 17 1970

Love, American Style

Carmen Zapata was 42+ in Love, American Style as ', Pilar'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1969

Medical Center

Carmen Zapata was 42+ in Medical Center as ', Luisa'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 24 1969

The Bold Ones: The New Doctors

Carmen Zapata was 42+ in The Bold Ones: The New Doctors as 'Rosa Villacres'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 14 1969

The Mod Squad

Carmen Zapata was 41+ in The Mod Squad as 'Mrs. Gomez'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1968

Adam-12

Carmen Zapata was 41+ in Adam-12 as 'Mrs. Encara Flores, Mrs. Cipreano, Maria Lopez'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1968

Mannix

Carmen Zapata was 40+ in Mannix as 'Chambermaid'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1967

The F.B.I.

Carmen Zapata was 38+ in The F.B.I. as 'Leila Dracus'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1965

Bonanza

Carmen Zapata was 32+ in Bonanza as 'Maria Valdez'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1959