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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 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 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 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, 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.
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.'
Apr 9, 2021 · Sixty years after West Side Story became a smash hit at the box office, Rita Moreno, 89, and George Chakiris, 86, have vivid memories of their time on set and how it led to their historic Oscar...
Nov 23, 2021 · Bernardo (George Chakiris) and Riff (Russ Tamblyn) stare each other down in a scene from 1961's West Side Story. (Photo: Courtesy Everett Collection)
Nov 22, 2021 · Posted on November 22, 2021. Audiences sat up and took notice when they saw standing near Rosemary Clooney, arms crossed as she crooned “Love, You Didn’t Do Right By Me.” Later, he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his best known role, as Bernardo in WEST SIDE STORY (1961)
Dec 10, 2021 · We're going to hear some of Terry's interview with actor George Chakiris, who won an Academy Award for his performance as Bernardo, the leader of the Sharks, in the original 1961 film.
