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

Rancho Notorious
Gun Fury
Six Black Horses
Ride, Vaquero!
Green Fire
Take the High Ground!
The Naked Dawn
The Iron Mistress
Brimstone
Bela Lugosi Meets a Brooklyn Gorilla

Top Movie Credits

Rancho Notorious Mexican Girl in Bar (uncredited)
Six Black Horses Mexican Dancer (as Charlita Regis)
Green Fire Dolores
Take the High Ground! Mexican Girl (uncredited)
The Naked Dawn Tita (entertainer)
Brimstone Dancer at Four Aces Saloon