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  1. 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 .

  2. 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.

    • Actor, Additional Crew, Soundtrack
    • September 16, 1932
  3. 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.

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    • Norwood, Ohio, USA
  4. 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
    • Senior Editor, Obsessed
  5. Dec 9, 2021 · 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.'

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  7. Nov 22, 2021 · I like pointing out what a serious, reflective, devoted performer she was. Rosemary Clooney and George Chakiris in WHITE CHRISTMAS. George Chakiris (far right) as “One of the guys who stood behind Marilyn Monroe” in the “Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friends” number in “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.”.

  8. West Side Story star and Academy Award winner George Chakiris. Booking info, appearances, screening Q&A's, as well as his line of Sterling Silver Jewelry and autographed photos.

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