George Chakiris
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 …
Known field
Acting
Total Movie Credited
44
Total TV Shows Credited
28
Gender
Male
Place of birth
Norwood, Ohio, USA
Birthdate
September 16, 1932
Also known as
George Chakaris
Georges Chakiris
George Kerris
Джордж Чакирис