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       West Side Story

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       The Partridge Family

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       The Ed Sullivan Show

       1948
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       Scarecrow and Mrs. King

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       Superboy

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › George_ChakirisGeorge Chakiris - Wikipedia

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   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 .

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4. www.imdb.com › name › nm0001995George Chakiris - Biography - IMDb

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   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.

   • Occupation: Actor, Additional Crew, Soundtrack

   • Birth Date: September 16, 1932

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   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.

   • Birth Date: January 1, 1
   • Height: 1.80 m

   • Birth Place: Norwood, Ohio, USA

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     George Chakiris, West Side Story, Jonathan Baker’s Oscar Party

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     George Chakiris INTERVIEW on West Side Story, Gene Kelly, and The Art of Dance on Film

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7. www.forbes.com › sites › adawson‘West Side Story’ Actor George Chakiris Still ... - Forbes

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   Dec 9, 2021 · George Chakiris recalls being aboard a chartered jet with Stephen Sondheim, Jerome Robbins and Arthur Laurents bound from New York to Manchester for the UK production of West Side Story that...

8. www.thedailybeast.com › george-chakiris-on-theGeorge Chakiris on the Secrets and Scandals of ‘West Side ...

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   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. Kevin Fallon....

   • Author: Kevin Fallon

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   Who is George Chakiris?

   • 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 .

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   Does George Chakiris like theater?

   • George Chakiris Well, it’s really kind of both. It always depends on the material, but as an actor, I’ve always loved the theater. I think a lot of people say the same thing, because you’re sharing that evening with an audience. There’s no director around anymore. It’s up to you. The ball’s in your court. It’s an exciting kind of process.

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   Did George Chakiris win an Oscar for 'West Side Story'?

   • George Chakiris won an Academy Award in 1962 for this role as the gang leader Bernardo in Robert Wise's big screen adaptation of the hit musical 'West Side Story.' Six decades later, the octogenarian looks back as a new screen adaptation by Steven Spielberg is set to arrive in theaters.

   ‘West Side Story’ Actor George Chakiris Still Cool 60 ... - Forbes

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   Are George Chakiris and his wife still friends?

   • He and his wife are still good friends of mine. George Chakiris and James Darren on the set of THE DIAMOND HEAD (1962) I didn’t get to know Yvette (Mimieux). She was very quiet. That’s not criticism. She was just quiet. I think most people are can tend to be quiet when they’re working, because they’re concentrating on what they’re doing.

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10. www.npr.org › 2021/12/10 › 1062709348Actors Rita Moreno and George Chakiris remember the ... - NPR

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    Dec 10, 2021 · December 10, 20211:39 PM ET. Heard on Fresh Air. Terry Gross. 20-Minute Listen. Playlist. Moreno became the first Latina actor to win an Oscar for her role as Anita in the 1961 film. Chakiris won...

11. cometoverhollywood.com › 2021/11/22 › an-interviewAn Interview with George Chakiris | Comet Over Hollywood

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    Nov 22, 2021 · To discuss his book and career further, I interviewed Mr. Chakiris over the phone on Nov. 16, 2021. You can read a transcription of that interview below and also listen to it here: Jessica PickensSo I am here speaking with Academy Award-winning actor George Chakiris. Thank you for speaking with me today.