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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 .
Learn about the life and career of George Chakiris, the Oscar-winning actor and dancer who starred in West Side Story (1961) and other films. Find out his family background, filmography, awards, trivia and quotes.
- Actor, Additional Crew, Soundtrack
- September 16, 1932
George Chakiris is an Oscar-winning actor who starred in West Side Story (1961) and other films. He also performed in musicals, TV shows, and records, and traveled to various locations around the world.
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- Norwood, Ohio, USA
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
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.'
Nov 16, 2011 · To those who've seen the Oscar-winning screen adaptation of WEST SIDE STORY, the recollections of George Chakiris' performance as Bernardo remain vivid.
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Dec 10, 2021 · We're going to hear some of Terry's interview with actor George Chakiris, who won an Academy Award for his performance as Bernardo, the leader of the Sharks, in the original 1961 film.
