Rosie Perez
Date of birth: 1964-09-06
Place of birth: Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Known for: Acting
Also known as: Rosa María Perez
Biography
Rosa María Perez (born September 6, 1964) is an American actress, community activist, talk show host, author, dancer, and choreographer. Her film breakthrough performance was her portrayal of Tina in Spike Lee's Do the Right Thing (1989), which she followed with White Men Can't Jump (1992). Among many honors, she was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Fearless (1993) as well as three Emmy Awards for her work as a choreographer on In Living Color (1990–1994). Perez has also performed in stage plays on Broadway, such as The Ritz, Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune, and Fish in the Dark. In addition, she was a co-host on the ABC talk show The View during the series' 18th season. Description above from the Wikipedia article Rosie Perez, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Movie Credits
Night on Earth
1991-12-12
A quintet of cabbies in five cities and their remarkable fares on the same eventful night.
Do the Right Thing
1989-06-14
Sal is the Italian owner of a pizzeria in Brooklyn. A neighborhood local, Buggin' Out, becomes upset
White Men Can't Jump
1992-03-27
Two street basketball hustlers try to con each other, then team up for a bigger score.
Pineapple Express
2008-08-06
A stoner and his dealer are forced to go on the run from the police after the pothead witnesses a co
The Road to El Dorado
2000-03-31
Stowing away after a failed con, a pair of swindlers end up on El Dorado, the fabled "city of gold",
It Could Happen to You
1994-07-16
Charlie Lang is a simple, kindhearted New York City cop. When he realizes he has no money to tip wai
For NYC
2020-06-01
Noel Ashman and Damon Dash direct a collection of favorite quotes from high profile artists, recorde
Fearless
1993-10-15
After surviving a plane crash that kills many others, Max Klein develops a sense of invulnerability,
All the Invisible Children
2006-03-03
Seven short films - each one focused on the plight of a different child protagonist.
Happy Birthday Oscar Wilde
2004-12-27
To commemorate the 150th anniversary of Oscar Wilde's birth, 150 leading artists of the stage, scree
Untamed Heart
1993-02-12
Caroline, a young waitress who seems to have bad taste in men, is on her way home one night when thu
Big Pun: The Legacy
2009-09-01
His rhymes caught the attention of millions. His flow is un-matched by any. His story is captivating
Dance with the Devil
1997-10-31
She's sexy, shameless and loves taking people to their limit. She's a dangerous young woman who drea
Somebody to Love
1994-09-27
Mercedes is a taxi dancer who wants to be an actress. She's involved with the married Harry, who con
The Take
2008-08-22
After he's shot during a heist in East L.A., an armored truck driver wrestles with rehabilitation an
Won't Back Down
2012-09-28
Jamie Fitzpatrick and Nona Alberts are two women from opposites sides of the social and economic tra
Pete Smalls Is Dead
2010-09-17
Two old pals attend an old friends funeral and find there is more to his death than him being dead.
Small Apartments
2012-03-10
When a clumsy deadbeat accidentally kills his landlord, he must do everything in his power to hide t
Brooklyn Boheme
2012-02-27
Brooklyn Boheme is a love letter to a vibrant African American artistic community who resided in For
King of the Jungle
2000-10-12
Seymore is a young man with the mind of a child. He loves three things in life: basketball, sneaking
The 24 Hour Woman
1999-01-29
Grace tries to be the perfect mother and TV producer but finds trouble in juggling both.
The Counselor
2013-10-25
A lawyer finds himself in far over his head when he attempts to get involved in drug trafficking.
Lackawanna Blues
2005-02-12
In a story fueled by rhythm and blues, a young boy's life is shaped by love and the stories of a cas
The Evolution of an American Filmmaker
2003-05-20
Spike Lee's filmmaking career is examined in this partial making-of for the film 25th Hour (2002). I
Gods Behaving Badly
2013-11-13
Greek gods living in modern-day New York intervene in the lives of a young couple.
Criminal Justice
1990-09-08
A knife-scarred victim must identify her assailant beyond a reasonable doubt. Meanwhile the accused
Celebrity Habla
2009-09-25
See what celebrated Latino actors, newsmakers and a musical legend have to say about being Latino in
What I Want My Words to Do to You
2003-12-16
An inside look at a writing workshop led by playwright and activist Eve Ensler, consisting of 15 wom
Go, Diego, Go!: Moonlight Rescue
2008-03-18
"Moonlight Rescue" is Diego’s all- new DVD Premiere Movie! In this release, newly hatched baby sea t
Human Nature
2001-09-12
Obsessive scientist Nathan and his lover, the naturalist Lila, discover Puff: a man born and raised
Fugly!
2014-11-05
Fame proves elusive for comic Jesse Sanchez, who reflects on life from the bottom of a bathtub in th
The Hero of Color City
2014-10-03
An imaginative tale chronicling the adventures of a diverse band of crayons as they strive to protec
With/In Volume 2
2022-03-15
An anthology film that centres around relationships, love and family. A man misses his flight and in
Puerto Ricans in Paris
2015-06-12
NYPD detectives Luis and Eddie visit Paris to help gorgeous French designer Colette catch the black
Pitch Perfect 2
2015-05-07
The Bellas are back, and they are better than ever. After being humiliated in front of none other th
Lies in Plain Sight
2010-10-03
“Lies in Plain Sight” tells the story of Eva and her blind cousin Sofia (Martha Higareda), who were
Five Nights in Maine
2016-08-05
A young African American man, reeling from the tragic loss of his wife, travels to rural Maine to se
Stretch and Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives
2015-10-01
Exploring the social impact of what The Source Magazine in 1998 voted, "The Best Hip Hop Radio Show
From the 104th Floor
2003-01-01
Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall
2016-02-06
Director Spike Lee chronicles Michael Jackson's early rise to fame.
¡Yo soy Boricua, pa' que tú lo sepas!
2006-04-27
Actress Rosie Perez makes a stunning directorial debut in this heartfelt tribute to Puerto Rican pri
Riding in Cars with Boys
2001-10-19
In 1965, a young woman with dreams of becoming a writer has a son at the age of 15 and struggles to
Active Adults
2017-11-21
Malcolm and Lily try to start their lives as they watch Malcolm's grandparents' fall apart.
A Brother's Kiss
1997-04-25
Two brothers, Lex and younger Mick, are living in Harlem. Mick is a policeman, and Lex, who spent yo
Making 'Do the Right Thing'
1989-11-03
The Behind-the-Scenes documentary of the dramatic comedy Do the Right Thing.
De Puerto Rico para el mundo
2016-12-04
On the Puerto Rican diaspora, which includes renowned artists who have converted New York, Florida,
The Other Guys
2010-08-06
Unlike their heroic counterparts on the force, desk-bound NYPD detectives Gamble and Hoitz garner no
Just Like the Son
2006-04-29
A petty thief's mentoring of an apparent orphan takes a profound turn when he kidnaps the boy from a
The Last Thing He Wanted
2020-02-14
At the turning point of the Iran-Contra affair, Elena McMahon, a fearless investigative journalist c
The Dead Don't Die
2019-05-15
In the sleepy town of Centerville, the lives of a number of interconnected characters are disrupted
Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)
2020-02-05
Harley Quinn joins forces with a singer, an assassin and a police detective to help a young girl who
Muhammad Ali: A Life
2016-09-30
Muhammad Ali: A Life takes a look back at the life and career of the world champion boxer and activi
Do the Right Thing: 20 Years Later
2009-06-30
In this documentary directed by Spike Lee, he interviews the cast and crew of his 1989 film DO THE R
Inside the Rain
2020-03-13
Facing expulsion from college over a misunderstanding, a bipolar student indulges his misery at a st
Subway Stories
1997-07-24
An anthology of 10 stories depicting real-life incidents of subway riders in New York City, which ra
Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics
2020-05-11
Celebrities recall their most mind-bending trips via animations, reenactments and more in this comed
Home
2006-10-26
Young Irish immigrant, Alan Cooke contemplates the great metropolis New York City, and the very mean
Jesus Children of America
2005-11-06
A Brooklyn teen learns she was born HIV-positive.
Picasso Baby
2013-08-02
Jay Z performs Picasso Baby at the Museum of Modern Art in NYC.
Clifford the Big Red Dog
2021-11-10
As Emily struggles to fit in at home and at school, she discovers a small red puppy who is destined
The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family'
2002-01-09
Featuring inverviews from: Afrika Bambaataa, Ashford & Simpson, Jackson Browne, Kim Burell, Taylor D
Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days
2021-04-26
For more than a half-century, Sesame Street has addressed and explained diversity, equity, and inclu
With/In Volume 1
2021-06-13
Giving creatives the chance to step outside the box while being confined to their own homes, the fil
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson
2024-11-15
The Problem Child, Jake 'El Gallo' Paul, goes up against the Baddest Man on the Planet, Mike Tyson,
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies
2004-06-22
The top 100 songs of the past 100 years chosen by the American Film Institute are presented by host-
Louis & Frank
1998-07-08
Third-rate doo-wop singers making a comeback hook up with a campy manager who books them to perform
Highest 2 Lowest
2025-08-14
When a titan music mogul, widely known as having the "best ears in the business", is targeted with a
Everybody Wants to Be Gen X
2025-12-02
Some of the generation’s most iconic creators reflect on how the cohort once synonymous with slackin
Do The Right Thing 25 Year Anniversary A Beats Music Experience
2014-08-20
Spike Lee and others reflect on this impactful film, more than two decades later.