George Chakiris Overview:

Actor, George Chakiris, was born on Sep 16, 1934 in Norwood, OH. As of December 2023, George Chakiris was 89 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.

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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:

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.


Dr. Dean Kahanna: [to Sloane] There's a war going on inside your head, it up to you who win's. If Paul had lived he would have had to battle your brother for you for the rest of your life. As for me, I wouldn't sleep well three to a bed.


Johnny Allen: [Putting his arm around her] Do you know you really turn me on?
Girl sketching model: [Disinterested] Since when?
Johnny Allen: Since now. I belong to 'The Now Generation.'


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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.

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.

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