George Chakiris Overview:

Actor, George Chakiris, was born on Sep 16, 1934 in Norwood, OH. As of December 2024, George Chakiris was 90 years old.

HONORS and AWARDS:

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George Chakiris was nominated for one Academy Award, winning for Best Supporting Actor for West Side Story (as Bernardo) in 1961.

Academy Awards

YearAwardFilm nameRoleResult
1961Best Supporting ActorWest Side Story (1961)BernardoWon
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George Chakiris's handprints and footprints were 'set in stone' at Grauman's Chinese Theater during imprint ceremony #207 on Nov 15, 2011.

George Chakiris BlogHub Articles:

An Interview with George Chakiris

on Nov 22, 2021 From Comet Over Hollywood

Audiences sat up and took notice when they saw standing near Rosemary Clooney, arms crossed as she crooned ?Love, You Didn?t Do Right By Me.? Later, he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his best known role, as Bernardo in WEST SIDE STORY (1961) Earlier this year, he published his m... Read full article


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George Chakiris Quotes:

Riff: Now move in and shake hands.
Bernardo: For what?
Riff: Well, that's the way it's done, buddy boy.
Bernardo: More gracious living. Everyone of you hates everyone of us, and we *hate* you right back.


Dr. Dean Kahanna: Wherever I am, how did you get here?
Dr. Dean Kahanna: This time you sent for me?
Dr. Dean Kahanna: Did I?
Dr. Dean Kahanna: Loud and clear.
Dr. Dean Kahanna: Did I say why?
Dr. Dean Kahanna: Any woman who asks for a man and doesn't know she's asked for him doesn't have to tell me why. I know.


The Girls: [singing] I like to be in America, OK by me in America, everything free in America...
Bernardo: [singing] For a small fee in America!


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George Chakiris Facts
George was one of the male dancers in the 1954 hit movie "White Christmas". He particularly featured in the musical number "Love, You Didn't Do Right By Me" with Rosemary Clooney.

Often remembered as a "Latin Lover" type in Hollywood, but is actually the son of Greek immigrants.

Is portrayed by Glenn Quinn in Call Me Anna (1990) (TV).

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