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West Side Story (1961) - Awards - IMDb. Back. Cast & crew. User reviews. Trivia. FAQ. IMDbPro. All topics. Awards. West Side Story. Jump to. 31 wins & 11 nominations. Academy Awards, USA. 1962 Winner Oscar. Best Picture. Robert Wise. 1962 Winner Oscar. Best Actor in a Supporting Role. George Chakiris. 1962 Winner Oscar.
The film adaptation of West Side Story (1961) was hugely successful, and Chakiris won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance. This led to a long-term contract with the Mirisch Company. Chakiris played the lead role in Two and Two Make Six (1962), directed by Freddie Francis.
Kevin Fallon. Senior Editor, Obsessed. Published May 06, 2021 4:51AM EDT. G eorge Chakiris loves the question, “What was it like?” What was it like to film West Side Story? What was it like to...
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Dec 10, 2021 · Actors Rita Moreno and George Chakiris remember the original 'West Side Story' December 10, 20211:39 PM ET. Heard on Fresh Air. Terry Gross. 20-Minute Listen. Playlist. Moreno became the first...
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Apr 9, 2021 · Chakiris and Moreno were the only actors from the movie to receive Academy Award nominations that year. West Side Story ended up winning 10 Oscars in 1962, including Best Picture.
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Jun 22, 2018 · George Chakiris, who won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his portrayal of Bernardo in West Side Story, still considers it to be one of the most remarkable and defining projects of...
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The film won 10 Oscars including Directing and Best Picture, and acting awards for the supporting performances of George Chakiris and Rita Moreno. Directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins. Produced by Wise.
