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