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Dec 9, 2021 · Born in Norwood, Ohio, Chakiris lived in Arizona before his family settled in Long Beach, Calif. As a youth, he was drawn to performance—dancing, singing and acting—and as a teen began landing ...
May 6, 2021 · “I’ve loved being able to revisit all the good things.” Chakiris was born in Ohio, the son of Greek immigrants and one of six siblings. Early memories involve dancing with his sister in their...
Nov 22, 2021 · So we were just discussing, you playing Riff on the stage and how you’ve become so well known for the character of Bernardo, which you won a Best Supporting Actor for. How do you feel that the Academy Award changed your life? George Chakiris It really, completely changed my life.
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.
I interviewed actor George Chakiris via phone on Nov. 16, 2021, about his life, career and recent memoir. Listen here. Special thanks to Raquel Stetcher.
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. Here is...
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.
