Rosita Dolores Alverío was born on t11th December 1931, in Humacoa, Puerto Rico, USA. As Rita Moreno, she is an actress, singer and dancer, who is best known for starring in musical films such as “The King And I” (1956), “West Side Story” (1961), in the TV series “The Electric Company” (1971-1977), and in the TV drama “Oz” (1997-2003). Her acting career has been active since 1942.
Have you ever wondered how rich Rita Moreno is, as of mid- 2016? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Rita’s net worth is as high as $25 million, with the main source of this amount of money being her successful involvement in the entertainment industry as a professional actress.
Rita Moreno Net Worth $25 Million
Rita Moreno is the daughter of Rosa María, who was a dressmaker, and Francisco José “Paco” Alverío, a farmer. She moved with her mother to New York City when she was just five years old. Her mother remarried to Edward Moreno, so Rita adopted his last name. She began attending dance classes, as she showed interests in music, and soon her professional career began.
When just 11 years old, Rita began doing voice-overs of the American Films into Spanish. Little by little her career began to develop, and two years later she made her Broadway debut in “Skydrift”, as Angelina, which helped her get the attention of Hollywood talent agents. She continued with stage acting, and with the beginning of a new decade, Rita made her screen debut in the film “So Young So Bad” (1950). The same year she also appeared briefly in the films “The Toast of New Orleans”, and “Pagan Love Song”.
Since the start of her career, Rita has now appeared in more than 150 film and TV titles, which represent the main source of her net worth. She has been recognized for her typist roles as Latina, however, she managed to break free from the stereotype, and landed differing roles. In the 1950s she played her first notable role, as Tuptim in Walter Lang`s film “The King And I” (1956). Throughout the 1950s she also appeared in films and TV series such as “The Ring” (1952), “The Vagabond King” (1956), “The Deerslayer” (1957), and many others, all of which increased her net worth, but also boosted her popularity.
She continued successfully through the 1960s, starting with the role of Anita in the film “West Side Story” (1961), and continuing with roles in such films as “The Night Of the Following Day” (1968), and “Popi” (1969), among others, all of which added to her net worth.
The 1970s also helped her career, as she became a member of the cast of children`s TV series “The Electric Company” (1971-1977), and as her focus was centered on that show, she made very few other appearances, some of them include films “Carnal Knowledge” (1971), “The Ritz” (1976), and “The Boss` Son” (1978), increasing further her net worth.
Her next notable role came in 1981 in the film “Four Seasons”, as Claudia Zimmer, and the following year she was selected for the role of Violet Newstead in the TV series “From Nine To Five” (1982-1983). After that she starred in the film “Portrait Of A Showgirl” (1982), with Lesley Ann Warren, and Dianne Kay, and in 1989 she was selected for the role of Kimberly Baskin in the TV series “B.L. Stryker” (1989-1990).
To mention some of Rita`s appearances in the 1990s, her net worth benefited mostly from series and films such as “The Cosby Mysteries” (1994-1995), “Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego?” (1994-1999), “Oz” (1997-2003), and “Slums Of Beverly Hills” (1998), among others.
Age didn`t stop her, as she continued to act in the 2000s, appearing in numerous successful films and TV series, including “Law & Order: Criminal Intent” (2006-2007), “Cane” (2007), “Happily Divorced” (2011-2013), “Rio 2” (2014), “Jane the Virgin” (2015-2016), and “Remember Me” (2016), which also added to her net worth.
Thanks to her skills, Rita has received numerous prestigious awards, including an Oscar in the category of Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her work on the film “West Side Story”, and for the same film she received a Golden Globe Award in the category of Best Supporting Actress. Furthermore, in 1995 she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her achievements in film, among many other awards.
Speaking about her personal life, Rita Moreno was married to cardiologist Leonard Gordon, who was also her manager, from 1965 to 2010, when he passed away. They had a daughter – Fernanda Luisa Gordon, who is a very successful designer of jewelry. Previously, she dated several actors, including Dennis Hopper, Marlon Brando, and Anthony Quinn. She had also a brief affair with Elvis Presley. Rita currently resides in Berkeley, California.
