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George Richard Beymer Jr. (born February 20, 1938) is an American actor, filmmaker and artist who played the roles of Tony in the film version of West Side Story (1961), Peter in The Diary of Anne Frank (1959), and Ben Horne on the television series Twin Peaks (1990–1991, 2017).
Contact info. Agent info. Resume. Born February 20, 1939. Add to list. Awards. 2 wins & 4 nominations. Photos 86. Known for. West Side Story. 7.6. Tony. 1961. Twin Peaks. 8.8. TV Series. Benjamin Horne. 1989–1991 • 30 eps. The Innerview.
- Actor, Cinematographer, Editor
- February 20, 1939
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- Natalie Wood as Maria. Wood played the lead female character of Maria in 1961's West Side Story. Maria is compared to Shakespeare's Juliet who falls in love with Tony's Romeo.
- Richard Beymer as Tony. Beymer played Tony, the male lead in 1961's West Side Story, who falls in love with Maria after their first encounter. Prior to the musical film, he appeared in 1959's The Diary of Anne Frank.
- Russ Tamblyn as Riff. Tamblyn played the snappy, tough guy and Jet leader Riff in 1961's West Side Story. This role wasn't what he intended to play when he first auditioned.
- Rita Moreno as Anita. Moreno played the unforgettable, Oscar-winning role of Anita, Maria's best friend, in 1961's West Side Story. She has had an impressive career and even plays a part in Spielberg's film (although she did not revive her role).
Mar 2, 2022 · Tony, the other half of West Side Story's star-crossed couple, was played by Richard Beymer in the original film. The actor, also known for starring in the television series Twin Peaks, was...
Tony: Rachel Zegler ... María: Ariana DeBose ... Anita: David Alvarez ... Bernardo: Rita Moreno ... Valentina: Brian d'Arcy James ... Officer Krupke: Corey Stoll ... Lieutenant Schrank: Mike Faist ... Riff: Josh Andrés Rivera ... Chino: Iris Menas ... Anybodys
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Elgort played the lead role of Tony in West Side Story, an adaptation of the 1957 stage musical the same name directed by Steven Spielberg. The film was released in 2021 to critical acclaim, and received seven nominations at the 94th Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
Jan 24, 2023 · A relative unknown at the time, Richard Beymer's performance as Tony in "West Side Story" earned him Golden Globe nominations in 1962 for most promising newcomer as well as best actor in a comedy ...
