George Chakiris Quotes


As far as dancing was concerned, I always wanted to do it. To actually be performing was thrilling for me.


Citations

Parker, Melissa. "George Chakiris Interview: 'West Side Story' Oscar Winner on Working with Marilyn Monroe and Rosemary Clooney." Smashing Interviews Magazine, 15 Nov. 2011.

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George Chakiris
George Chakiris
  • Born: September 16, 1934
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Actor, Dancer

George Chakiris is a retired American dancer, singer, and actor. 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.