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Belita Moreno at the Internet Movie Database - Belita's television and film credits

Belita Moreno at the Internet Broadway Database - Belita's Broadway stage credits

Wikipedia entry for Belita Moreno

PERFECT STRANGERS PRESS KIT BIOGRAPHY

(This particular biography was taken from the 1990-91 season press kit for the show)

Born in Dallas, TX on November 1, Belita Moreno got her first taste of acting as a child when her mother encouraged her to try out for a church play.  A graduate of Southern Methodist University, where she had a full tuition scholarship, Ms. Moreno worked at the Bob Hope Theater and the Margo Jones Experimental Theater during her college years.  She taught at a private school for one year after graduation, then decided to pursue an acting career in earnest.

Ms. Moreno spent 2 ½ years at the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts in Santa Monica, CA, where in addition to acting and directing, she also initiated its creative dramatics department, which she also taught.

Upon her move to Los Angeles, she landed roles in stage productions including "To See the Elephant" at the Mark Taper Two, and understudied Sandy Duncan in "Vanities," later assuming the role at the Westwood Playhouse.  She appeared last year in Beth Henley’s newest play "Abundance," which had its premiere at the South Coast Repertory (CA). Ms. Moreno has also appeared on Broadway in "The Wake of Jamey Foster" and at the Manhattan Theater Club in "The Lucky Spot" and "The Miss Firecracker Contest."

Television credits include appearances on "Family Ties," "Lou Grant," "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," "Valerie’s Family," "Full House" and the television film "Do You Remember Love?"  She has also appeared in the feature films "Three Women," "A Wedding," "A Perfect Couple," "Mommie Dearest," "Nobody’s Fool" and "Men Don’t Leave."

Ms. Moreno resides in Los Angeles with her husband, agent Joel Rudnick, and their two children.  She enjoys cooking, quilting and working out, and also coaches other actors in cold-reading techniques.

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