Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1932-09-16 (Age: 94)
Place of Birth
Norwood, Ohio, USA
George Chakiris
Biography
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 lesser-known critical and commercial failures such as Diamond Head (1962), Kings of the Sun (1963), and The High Bright Sun (1965). On stage, his most notable role was as Bobby in the first national tour of Stephen Sondheim's Company. He had guest roles in many television series throughout the 1970s and 1980s, including appearances on Dallas, Superboy, and the series finale of The Patridge Family. Chakiris emerged from retirement to act in the film Not to Forget (2021), which aims to raise awareness of Alzheimer's disease.
Filmography (46)
Marilyn, Her Final Secret
2022
Not to Forget
2021
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It
2021
Loving the Silent Tears: The Musical
2013
Hollywood Singing & Dancing: A Musical History - 1960's
2009
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History
2008
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Passions: America's Greatest Love Stories
2002
The Young Girls Turn 25
1993
Pale Blood
1990
That's Dancing!
1985
Jekyll and Hyde... Together Again
1982
Natalie - A Tribute to a Very Special Lady
1982
Why Not Stay For Breakfast?
1979
Return to Fantasy Island
1978
