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George Chakiris is an American actor and dancer who won an Oscar for his role as Bernardo in West Side Story. He also appeared in musicals, films and TV shows in the US and Europe, and had a pop music career in the 1960s.
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.
- January 1, 1
- 1.80 m
- Norwood, Ohio, USA
George Chakiris is a former American dancer, actor and singer best known for his Academy Award and Golden Globe Award-winning performance in the film titled ‘West Side Story’. Born in Ohio, he was raised in Tucson, Arizona and Long Beach.
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.'
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Learn about the life and achievements of George Chakiris, the Oscar-winning actor who played Bernardo in West Side Story. Explore his film, theatre and dance credits, awards and legacy on this official bio page.
