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George Chakiris (born September 16, 1932) is an American actor and dancer. He is best known for his appearance in the 1961 film version of West Side Story as Bernardo, the leader of the Sharks gang, for which he won both the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor and the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture .
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.
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.
George Chakiris (ur. 16 września 1932 w Norwood) – amerykański aktor i tancerz, laureat Oscara i Złotego Globu dla najlepszego aktora drugoplanowego za rolę drugoplanową w filmie West Side Story.
The son of Greek immigrants, this actor, dancer and singer is recognized for his credits in nearly two dozen films, several acclaimed mini-series in Europe and Japan, BBC performances, and concert tours in Las Vegas and around the world.
George Chakiris is an American actor, singer, and dancer, recognized for his numerous awards and over 50 roles in movies and television shows. Born on September 16, 1934, in Norwood, Ohio, Chakiris comes from a family of Greek immigrants.
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.