8.0
8.0
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History
2008
as Self
George Chakiris
Also known as: George Kerris
Acting
Born:September 16, 1932(age 93)
Birthplace:Norwood, Ohio, USA
Nationality:United States
Height:5'11" (180 cm)
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CommunityBiography
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 (41 movies)
7.7
7.7
The Young Girls of Rochefort
1967
as Etienne
7.4
7.4
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It
2021
as Self
7.2
7.2
West Side Story
1961
as Bernardo
7.2
7.2
Is Paris Burning?
1966
as GI in Tank
7.2
7.2
White Christmas
1954
as Dancer (uncredited)
7.1
7.1
The Young Girls Turn 25
1993
as Self (archive footage)
7.0
7.0
Kismet
1967
as The Caliph
7.0
7.0
That's Dancing!
1985
as Bernardo
6.9
6.9
The Country Girl
1954
as Dancer in Play (uncredited)
6.7
6.7
Not to Forget
2021
as Bank Manager
6.7
6.7
Song of Love
1947
as Choir Boy
6.5
6.5
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Passions: America's Greatest Love Stories
2002
as Self
6.5
6.5
Brigadoon
1954
as Specialty Dancer (uncredited)
6.3
6.3
Bebo's Girl
1964
as Bube
6.2
6.2
Call Me Madam
1953
as Dancer in The Ocarina Number (uncredited)
6.2
6.2
Flower Drum Song
1961
as Dancer (song "Chop Suey") (uncredited)
6.1
6.1
The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T.
1953
as Dancer
6.1
6.1
633 Squadron
1964
as Lieutenant Erik Bergman
6.1
6.1
Kings of the Sun
1963
as Balam
6.1
6.1
There's No Business Like Show Business
1954
as Dancer (uncredited)
6.0
6.0
Two and Two Make Six
1962
as Larry Curado
6.0
6.0
Under Fire
1957
as Pvt. Steiner
5.7
5.7
The Great Caruso
1951
as Dancer (uncredited)
5.4
5.4
The High Bright Sun
1964
as Haghios
5.4
5.4
Diamond Head
1962
as Dr. Dean Kahana
5.3
5.3
Give a Girl a Break
1953
as Dancer
5.0
5.0
Kiss Me and Die
1974
as Robert Stone
5.0
5.0
Flight from Ashiya
1964
as 2nd Lt. John Gregg
5.0
5.0
The Day the Hot Line Got Hot
1968
as Eric Ericson
4.8
4.8
Pale Blood
1990
as Michael Fury
4.7
4.7
Jekyll and Hyde... Together Again
1982
as George Chakiris
4.7
4.7
Return to Fantasy Island
1978
as Pierre
4.7
4.7
The Mona Lisa Has Been Stolen
1966
as Vincent
4.3
4.3
Meet Me in Las Vegas
1956
as Young Groom
4.2
4.2
The Big Cube
1969
as Johnny Allen
3.7
3.7
The Girl Rush
1955
as Dancer
Sharon vestida de rojo
1969
as Robert Bowman
Why Not Stay For Breakfast?
1979
as George Clark
Hollywood Singing & Dancing: A Musical History - 1960's
2009
as (archive footage)
Behind the screens : Les demoiselles de Rochefort
1966
as Self
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