George Chakiris

George Chakiris

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.

He was one of the tuxedoed male dancers surrounding Marilyn Monroe for the 'Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend' number in 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes' (1953).

Hit #110 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop charts with "Maria" in October of 1962.

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

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



Performed the role of Riff, leader of the Jets, in the London stage production of "West Side Story" before winning the role of Bernardo, leader of the rival Sharks gang, in the film version (West Side Story (1961)).


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