George Chakiris
American actor and dancer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about George Chakiris?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
George Chakiris (born September 16, 1932) is an American actor and dancer. He is best known for his appearance in the 1961 film version of West Side Story as Bernardo, the leader of the Sharks gang, for which he won both the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor and the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture.
Quick Facts Born, Other names ...
George Chakiris | |
---|---|
Born | (1932-09-16) September 16, 1932 (age 91) Norwood, Ohio, U.S. |
Other names | George Kerris |
Occupation(s) | Actor, dancer |
Years active | 1947–1996, 2021 |
Website | GeorgeChakiris.com |
Close