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
Married... with Children
Madame Olga
Bonanza
Maria Valdez
Mannix
Chambermaid
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
Dona Verano
Batman: The Animated Series
Judge Maria Vargas (voice)
Falcon Crest
Judge Patterson
Emergency!
Adam-12
Mrs. Encara Flores
Adam-12
Mrs. Cipreano
Adam-12
Maria Lopez
Love, American Style
Love, American Style
Pilar
Hunter
Edna Watley
Jake and the Fatman
Judge
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Judge Martinez (segment "Justice is Served")
Medical Center
Medical Center
Luisa
The F.B.I.
Leila Dracus
Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law
Mrs. Chavez
Marcians
Self - Interviewee
The Rookies
Kojak
Ellen Conforti
McCloud
Trapper John, M.D.
Switch
Clarita
Kolchak: The Night Stalker
Matt Houston
Marta
Archie Bunker's Place
Chico and the Man
Wonder Woman
The Prime Minister
Villa Alegre
Doña Luz
Sister Act
Choir Nun
The Streets of San Francisco
The Streets of San Francisco
Mrs. Martinez
Harry O
Mrs. Reynosa
The Mod Squad
Mrs. Gomez
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
The Seventh Fairy (voice)
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
Choir Nun
McMillan & Wife
Mrs. Barteloni
The White Shadow
Mrs. Alvarez