Carmen Zapata
Known for Acting · 84 credits
- Born
- 1927-07-15
- Died
- 2014-01-05
- Place of birth
- New York City, New York, USA
- Also known as
- Marge Cameron
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
TV Shows (44)
Mannix
1967
as Chambermaid
Bonanza
1959
as Maria Valdez
Falcon Crest
1981
as Judge Patterson
Married... with Children
1987
as Madame Olga
Batman: The Animated Series
1992
as Judge Maria Vargas (voice)
Love, American Style
1969
as Pilar
Adam-12
1968
as Mrs. Encara Flores / Mrs. Cipreano / Maria Lopez
Hunter
1984
as Edna Watley
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
1993
as Dona Verano
Emergency!
1972
The F.B.I.
1965
as Leila Dracus
Jake and the Fatman
1987
as Judge
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
1997
as Judge Martinez (segment "Justice is Served")
Medical Center
1969
as Luisa
Trapper John, M.D.
1979
Kojak
1973
as Ellen Conforti
The Rookies
1972
The Streets of San Francisco
1972
as Mrs. Martinez
McCloud
1970
Matt Houston
1982
as Marta
Switch
1975
as Clarita
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995
as The Seventh Fairy (voice)
The Mod Squad
1968
as Mrs. Gomez
Archie Bunker's Place
1979
Harry O
1974
as Mrs. Reynosa
Wonder Woman
1975
as The Prime Minister
McMillan & Wife
1971
as Mrs. Barteloni
Kolchak: The Night Stalker
1974
Chico and the Man
1974
Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law
1971
as Mrs. Chavez
The White Shadow
1978
as Mrs. Alvarez
Flamingo Road
1981
Marcians
2017
as Self - Interviewee
The Bold Ones: The New Doctors
1969
as Rosa Villacres
Mrs. Columbo
1979
as Landlady
The New Dick Van Dyke Show
1971
as Teela
Santa Barbara
1984
Archer
1975
Faraday and Company
1973
as Frieda Dupar
Hagen
1980
O'Hara, U.S. Treasury
1971
The ABC Afternoon Playbreak
1972
as Aunt Caroline
Villa Alegre
1974
as Doña Luz
Viva Valdez
1976
Movies (40)
Sister Act
1992
as Choir Nun
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
1993
as Choir Nun
Point of No Return
1993
as Judge
Boulevard Nights
1979
as Mrs. Landeros
Telefon
1977
as Nurse
Rabbit Test
1978
as Madam Nundi
How to Murder a Millionaire
1990
as Clara
Secrets
1992
as Judge
Boss Nigger
1975
as Margarita
How to Beat the High Cost of Living
1980
as Mama (uncredited)
Not Just Another Affair
1982
as Judge Mercado
W
1974
as Betty
The Sleepy Time Gal
2001
as Anna
Vultures
1983
as Elena Garcia-Lopez
Winner Take All
1975
as Sara
A Home of Our Own
1975
as Elena De La Paz
Reel Horror
1985
as Lottie (archive footage)
Hail, Hero!
1969
as Juana
The Last Porno Flick
1974
as Mama Theresa
Portnoy's Complaint
1972
as Mrs. Harero (uncredited)
Carola
1973
as Mireille
Like Normal People
1979
as License Clerk
Broken Angel
1988
A Guide for the Married Woman
1978
as Mrs. Garcia
The Girls of Huntington House
1973
as Miss Rodriquez
Homeward Bound
1980
as Lorenza
Leave Yesterday Behind
1978
as Connie
There Goes The Bride
1980
as Mrs. Ramirez
Flying High
1978
as Mrs. Bellagio
The Couple Takes a Wife
1972
as Maria
I Will, I Will...For Now
1976
as Maria
Children of Divorce
1980
as Mrs. Ruiz
The Abduction of Allison Tate
1986
as Teresa Aleman
Daniel and the Towers
1987
as Consuelo Guerra
Gang Boys
1994
as Roses
Bad Charleston Charlie
1973
as Lottie
The Eggplant Lady
2001
as Rosa Vecino
Toke
1973
A Gift of Terror
1973
as Aunt Caroline
The Mothers of Plaza de Mayo
1985
as Narrator
About Carmen Zapata
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. With 84 credits spanning from 1959 to 2017, Carmen Zapata has appeared in 40 films and 44 TV shows.
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Most Popular Carmen Zapata Movies
- Sister Act (1992) — as Choir Nun
- Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993) — as Choir Nun
- Point of No Return (1993) — as Judge
- Boulevard Nights (1979) — as Mrs. Landeros
- Telefon (1977) — as Nurse
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