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Carmen Zapata
AKA: Marge Cameron
Acting
Born: 1927
New York City, New York, USA
29 Global Credits
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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
Marcians
Self - Interviewee
2017 · ES
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Judge Martinez (segment "Justice is Served")
1997 · US
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
The Seventh Fairy (voice)
1995 · US
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
Dona Verano
1993 · US
Jake and the Fatman
Judge
1987 · US
Hunter
Edna Watley
1984 · US
Matt Houston
Marta
1982 · US
Falcon Crest
Judge Patterson
1981 · US
Full Credits
| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| Marcians | 2017 | Self - Interviewee |
| Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction | 1997 | Judge Martinez (segment "Justice is Served") |
| Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child | 1995 | The Seventh Fairy (voice) |
| Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman | 1993 | Dona Verano |
| Jake and the Fatman | 1987 | Judge |
| Hunter | 1984 | Edna Watley |
| Matt Houston | 1982 | Marta |
| Falcon Crest | 1981 | Judge Patterson |
| Archie Bunker's Place | 1979 | Contributor |
| Trapper John, M.D. | 1979 | Contributor |
| The White Shadow | 1978 | Mrs. Alvarez |
| Wonder Woman | 1975 | The Prime Minister |
| Switch | 1975 | Clarita |
| Kolchak: The Night Stalker | 1974 | Contributor |
| Harry O | 1974 | Mrs. Reynosa |
| Villa Alegre | 1974 | Doña Luz |
| Kojak | 1973 | Ellen Conforti |
| The Streets of San Francisco | 1972 | Mrs. Martinez |
| The Rookies | 1972 | Contributor |
| McMillan & Wife | 1971 | Mrs. Barteloni |
| Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law | 1971 | Mrs. Chavez |
| McCloud | 1970 | Contributor |
| Love, American Style | 1969 | Contributor |
| Medical Center | 1969 | Luisa |
| The Mod Squad | 1968 | Mrs. Gomez |
| Adam-12 | 1968 | Maria Lopez |
| Mannix | 1967 | Chambermaid |
| The F.B.I. | 1965 | Leila Dracus |
| Bonanza | 1959 | Maria Valdez |