Carmen Zapata
Acting
Born: 1927-07-15 in 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
Sister Act
Choir Nun
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
Choir Nun
Batman: The Animated Series
Judge Maria Vargas (voice)
Married... with Children
Madame Olga
Point of No Return
Judge
Bonanza
Maria Valdez
Wonder Woman
The Prime Minister
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
Dona Verano
Kojak
Ellen Conforti
Telefon
Nurse
The Streets of San Francisco
The Streets of San Francisco
Mrs. Martinez
Hunter
Edna Watley
Kolchak: The Night Stalker
Boss Nigger
Margarita
Boulevard Nights
Mrs. Landeros
Falcon Crest
Judge Patterson
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Judge Martinez (segment "Justice is Served")
Mannix
Chambermaid
Jake and the Fatman
Judge
Emergency!
McCloud
Adam-12
Mrs. Encara Flores
Adam-12
Mrs. Cipreano
Adam-12
Maria Lopez
Santa Barbara
How to Beat the High Cost of Living
Mama (uncredited)
Matt Houston
Marta
The Mod Squad
Mrs. Gomez
McMillan & Wife
Mrs. Barteloni
The F.B.I.
Leila Dracus
Archie Bunker's Place
Trapper John, M.D.
The Rookies
Rabbit Test
Madam Nundi
Love, American Style
Love, American Style
Pilar
The White Shadow
Mrs. Alvarez
Chico and the Man
