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9. Dez. 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.' Six decades later, the ...
A talented stage and screen dancer, actor George Chakiris rose from the chorus to the role of Bernardo, leader of the Sharks, in the celebrated film version of "West Side Story" (1961). His fiery turn won him an Academy Award, but did not translate into lasting fame. After a sporadic career in Hollywood as heroic young men of various nationalities in "Diamond Head" (1963) and "Kings of the Sun ...
George Chakiris was born on September 16, 1934, in Norwood, Ohio, to Steven and Zoe Chakiris, into a middle-class family. His father worked as an insurance agent while his mother was a housewife. George’s parents were Greek immigrants. He was raised as one among seven children in the family and had four sisters and two brothers growing up.
22. Nov. 2021 · I interviewed actor George Chakiris via phone on Nov. 16, 2021, about his life, career and recent memoir. Listen here. Special thanks to Raquel Stetcher. Lov...
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26. Sept. 2022 · Times were different when Greek-American George Chakiris was cast as the lead Puerto-Rican character in the original "West Side Story". It was not his first ...
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10. Dez. 2021 · Moreno became the first Latina actor to win an Oscar for her role as Anita in the 1961 film. Chakiris won an Academy Award for his performance as Bernardo. Originally broadcast in 2021 and 2001.
22. Nov. 2021 · So besides writing your memoir, what is George Chakiris doing today in 2021? George Chakiris I’m a pretty quiet person, you know. I have my friends, I have my family. And that’s how I spend my time. I’m pretty good and okay spending time alone. I still exercise. Not dance classes like I used to, but I still exercise. That’s a need. I ...
