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George Chakiris

Actor

George Chakiris

Acting
1953 — present · 7 films
Born
16 September 1932 · age 93
From
Norwood, Ohio, USA

George Chakiris (born September 16, 1932) is an American dancer, singer and actor. He is best known for his role as Bernardo in the 1961 film version of West Side Story, which earned him an Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor. Prior to West Side Story, Chakiris appeared uncredited in many musicals such as Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953), White Christmas (1954), and Brigadoon (1954) as a dancer or chorus member.

Career Signature

How George Chakiris’s filmography reads.

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