West Side Story
1961
Search results
George Chakiris (born September 16, 1932) is an American actor and dancer. He is best known for his appearance in the 1961 film version of West Side Story as Bernardo, the leader of the Sharks gang, for which he won both the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor and the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture .
George Chakiris. Actor: West Side Story. George Chakiris made his film debut at the age of 12 singing in the chorus of Song of Love (1947). Following his graduation from high school, he supported his night-time dancing, singing and dramatic lessons with a daytime job clerking in a Los Angeles department store.
Jan 16, 2024 · Elite Hollywood figures generally agree that George is gay. In any case, it begs the question of why IMDB included him on its list of the 500 Gay Actors & Personalities. The White Christmas star’s dating life hasn’t made news yet, much like his marital status.
He will appear as himself in the documentary film based on the life of Rita Moreno, a dancer and actress. Since his retirement from acting, George has been working as a jewelry designer, for his brand George Chakiris Collections. Personal Life. George Chakiris has stayed away from the limelight throughout his career.
Apr 6, 2024 · George is a lover of animals and has had several pet dogs. He has his own favorite actors and actresses, some of whom are the late Robin Williams, Will Smith and Emma Watson, and some of the movies he likes to watch the most are “Good Will Hunting”, “Seven Pounds” and the franchise “Harry Potter”.
Dec 9, 2021 · Dawson: Is Alzheimer’s disease awareness something that is personal to you? Chakiris: Yes, but for the grace of God go I. C’mon, we all have to care about it. It doesn’t have to be personal ...
May 6, 2021 · George Chakiris, who won an Oscar for playing Bernardo, shares casting stories and memories of the classic film, and gives his take on its biggest controversies over the years.
May 6, 2021 · Chakiris praised the remake's inclusion of his 1961 costar Rita Moreno, who took home the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for playing Anita, while Chakiris won Best Supporting Actor as her lover,...
Do you have any personal regrets about not finding someone special to share your life and possibly a family with? George Chakiris: Well, a long time ago in the early 60s, I did work on a movie with someone. I don’t want to say her name because she’s got her own private life.
Nov 16, 2011 · Her personal qualities came through on film. It's like Audrey Hepburn whose personal qualities modified by her talent as an actress automatically came through on the screen. The person she was...
