Rita Moreno – Biography, Facts & Life Story

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Height, Weight & Physical Stats

Body Measurements	33-25-33 inches
Bodytype	Hourglass
Height	5 feet 2 inches (1.59 m)
Weight	53 kg (117 lbs)
Hair Color	Dark brown
Eye Color	Dark brown

Nickname	Rita, Rosita
Gender	Female
Age	94 years old (in 2026)
Date of Birth	December 11, 1931
Full Name	Rita Moreno
Profession	Actress, Singer, Dancer
Nationality	Puerto Rican
Birthplace	Humacao, Puerto Rico
Religion	Judaism
Published on	October 30, 2019 on 05:04 AM
Zodiac Sign	Sagittarius

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Rita Moreno Education

School: Professional Children’s School

Rita Moreno Career

Profession: Actress, Singer, Dancer

Known For: Anita

Debut:

So Young, So Bad (1950)

Net Worth: USD $25 million approx

Family & Relatives

Father: Francisco José

Mother: Rosa María Marcano

Brother: Francisco Alverio

Sister: None

Marital Status: Married

Married: Leonard Gordon (m. 1965–2010)

No. of Children: 1

Son: None

Daughter: Fernanda Luisa Gordon

Past Relationships:

Jack Nicholson (1970)
Hugh O’Brian (1957)
Robert Wagner (1956)
Jeffrey Hunter (1955 – 1957)
Richard Egan (1955 – 1957)
Marlon Brando (1954 – 1962)
Kenneth Tynan
Dick Van Patten

As the first Hispanic woman to get an Academy Oscar, Rita Moreno created history. ^[1]

Rita Moreno talks about the persistent racism and misogyny, the Oscar-winning sequence, and the planned “West Side Story” remake. ^[2]

At the 2014 SAG Awards, Rita Moreno receives a lifetime achievement award. ^[3]

Rita Moreno, Stephanie Hsu, Isaac Powell, Ariana DeBose, and Jennifer Nettles are among the other performers on the bill. ^[4]

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Who is Rita Moreno?

Rita Moreno is a Puerto Rican actress, singer, dancer, born on 11 December, 1931 in Humacao, Puerto Rico.

How old is Rita Moreno?

Rita Moreno is 0 years old as of June 2026.

How tall is Rita Moreno?

Rita Moreno is 5 feet 2 inches (1.59 m).