George Chakiris
Date of birth: 1932-09-16
Place of birth: Norwood, Ohio, USA
Known for: Acting
Also known as: George Chakaris, Georges Chakiris, George Kerris, Джордж Чакирис
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.
Movie Credits
West Side Story
1961-12-13
In Manhattan’s Upper West Side, rival gangs of Polish-Americans and newly arrived Puerto Ricans clas
Is Paris Burning?
1966-10-26
Near the end of World War II, Gen. Dietrich von Choltitz receives orders to burn down Paris if it be
There's No Business Like Show Business
1954-12-16
Molly and Terry Donahue, plus their three children, are The Five Donahues. Youngest son Tim meets ha
Flower Drum Song
1961-11-09
A young woman arrives in San Francisco's Chinatown, from Hong Kong, with the intention of marrying a
633 Squadron
1964-04-06
When Norwegian resistance leader Lieutenant Erik Bergman reports the location of a German V-2 rocket
Pale Blood
1990-10-01
3 dead women, blood drained through small bites and placed around L.A. The murders catch internation
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It
2021-06-18
Rita Moreno defied both her humble upbringing and relentless racism to become one of a select group
Kings of the Sun
1963-12-18
In order to flee from powerful enemies, young Mayan king Balam leads his people north across the Gul
The Big Cube
1969-04-30
A young woman and her drug addict boyfriend plot to drive the woman's stepmother insane with LSD in
Bebo's Girl
1964-01-24
At the end of World War II, shallow, self-centered Mara is the prettiest girl in her small Italian v
The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T.
1953-06-19
Young Bart Collins lives with his widowed mother Heloise. The major blight on Bart's existence is th
Meet Me in Las Vegas
1956-03-09
Chuck Rodwell is a gambling cowboy who discovers that he's lucky at the roulette wheel if he holds h
Give a Girl a Break
1953-11-13
When the temperamental star of a new Broadway musical revue in rehearsals walks out, director and ch
Flight from Ashiya
1964-03-25
Featuring an all-star cast and on-location shooting in Japan, where the story is set, three US Air F
Diamond Head
1962-12-27
Rich Hawaiian pineapple grower and US Senatorial candidate Richard Howland tries to control everythi
The High Bright Sun
1964-11-01
This story of love and espionage focuses on political turmoil as a small nation struggles to free it
The Day the Hot Line Got Hot
1968-01-01
The most ultra-secret telephone number of all is that of the "Hot'Line' that links the heads of stat
The Mona Lisa Has Been Stolen
1966-02-01
A thief falls in love with a maid and goes on the run after stealing Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa
The Young Girls Turn 25
1993-05-19
Agnes Varda's documentary of the celebrations arising from the 25th anniversary of her husband Jacqu
Under Fire
1957-09-23
An Army lawyer defends a World War II hero and his men accused of desertion.
Brigadoon
1954-09-08
Americans Jeff and Tommy, hunting in Scotland, stumble upon a village - Brigadoon. They soon learn t
Brigadoon
1954-09-08
Americans Jeff and Tommy, hunting in Scotland, stumble upon a village - Brigadoon. They soon learn t
Return to Fantasy Island
1978-01-20
A second feature-length pilot film for the wish-fulfillment series sees six lucky people having thei
Song of Love
1947-10-09
Composer Robert Schumann struggles to compose his symphonies while his loving wife Clara offers her
Two and Two Make Six
1962-05-01
An American airman stationed in the United Kingdom strikes down his commanding officer. Believing he
Jekyll and Hyde... Together Again
1982-11-10
While conducting a research experiment intended to bring about an alternative to modern surgery, exh
The Great Caruso
1951-04-16
Enrico Caruso's only passion is to sing. For that, he leaves his hometown of Naples, Italy, and trav
The Girl Rush
1955-09-16
When her compulsive-gambler father dies, leaving her with an inheritance that amounts to zip, single
White Christmas
1954-10-14
Two talented song-and-dance men team up after the war to become one of the hottest acts in show busi
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History
2008-10-14
The history of Hollywood musical movies, from the very beginning until the 21st century, hosted by S
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
1953-07-14
Lorelei Lee is a beautiful showgirl engaged to be married to the wealthy Gus Esmond, much to the dis
That's Dancing!
1985-01-18
A documentary film about dancing on the screen, from it's orgins after the invention of the movie ca
Why Not Stay For Breakfast?
1979-12-12
The peaceful existence of a New York post-office clerk is interrupted by the unexpected arrival of a
Kismet
1967-10-24
The story follows one fateful day as a beggar-poet and his daughter cross paths with a wicked wazir,
The Young Girls of Rochefort
1967-03-08
In the seaside town of Rochefort, twin sisters Delphine and Solange dream of love and artistic fulfi
Sharon in Scarlet
1969-06-30
Not to Forget
2021-11-26
A judge sentences a self-centered millennial to take care of his grandmother, who's affected by Alzh
Kiss Me and Die
1974-02-09
When his brother vanishes without a trace, American Robert Stone goes to his last known location: a
Call Me Madam
1953-03-25
Washington hostess Sally Adams becomes a Truman-era US ambassador to a European grand duchy.
Hollywood Singing & Dancing: A Musical History - 1960's
2009-05-19
Documentary looking at the history of Hollywood musicals in the 1960s. This decade saw independent f
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Passions: America's Greatest Love Stories
2002-06-11
A look at one hundred years of romance in American cinema.
Behind the screens : Les demoiselles de Rochefort
1966-01-01
Six-part documentary on the making of Jacques Demy's 'Le demoiselles de Rochefort'
The Country Girl
1954-12-15
An actor on the skids is given one more chance to regain his stardom, as well as his self-respect, y
Loving the Silent Tears: The Musical
2013-01-01
Loving the Silent Tears is a musical journey of the spirit that traverses the seas and continents in