George Chakiris
Acting 1932-09-16 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. After West Side Story, he had starring roles in several le…
Known For
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West Side Story
1961
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Is Paris Burning?
1966
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633 Squadron
1964
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There's No Business Like Show Business
1954
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Kings of the Sun
1963
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Flower Drum Song
1961
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Pale Blood
1990
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Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It
2021
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Diamond Head
1962
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Meet Me in Las Vegas
1956
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The Big Cube
1969
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Bebo's Girl
1964
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The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T.
1953
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Under Fire
1957
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The Day the Hot Line Got Hot
1968
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Flight from Ashiya
1964
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The High Bright Sun
1964
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Give a Girl a Break
1953
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The Mona Lisa Has Been Stolen
1966
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The Young Girls Turn 25
1993