Charlita

Born: 1921-07-05

Birthplace: Lowell, Massachusetts, USA

Biography

Charlita (born Clara Isabella DeFreitas on July 5, 1921, in Lowell, Massachusetts – died January 28, 1997, in Rancho Mirage, California) was an American film actress and occasional singer, often credited as Charlita Regis. Active primarily in the 1940s and ’50s, she frequently portrayed Latin and exotic characters in numerous Westerns and B-movies.

Known For

Gun Fury
Ride, Vaquero!
Brimstone
Rancho Notorious
Green Fire
Toughest Man in Arizona
Callaway Went Thataway
The Iron Mistress
Six Black Horses
Bela Lugosi Meets a Brooklyn Gorilla

Top Movie Credits

Brimstone Dancer at Four Aces Saloon
Rancho Notorious Mexican Girl in Bar (uncredited)
Green Fire Dolores
Callaway Went Thataway Mexican Bar Hostess (uncredited)
Six Black Horses Mexican Dancer (as Charlita Regis)