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My Take
George Chakiris owns one of cinema's great supporting performances. As Bernardo in the 1961 West Side Story, he was so magnetic that he stole scenes from the leads, earning both the Oscar and the Golden Globe. That's no small feat from a secondary role. What I love is the complete package: the chiseled features, the singing, and above all that dancing, where every fingertip seems alive. He embodies the golden age of the movie musical in a way few survivors still can. I treasure performers like him as living bridges to an era of craft and glamour we rarely see now.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- George Chakiris
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョージ・チャキリス
- Reading
- じょーじ・ちゃきりす
- Born
- September 16, 1934 (age 91)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Dog
- Origin
- Norwood, Ohio, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 2 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / stage actor / television actor / dancer / singer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1962 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
- 1962 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was George Chakiris born?
Born September 16, 1934 (age 91).
Where is George Chakiris from?
George Chakiris is from Norwood, Ohio, United States.
What does George Chakiris do?
George Chakiris works as actor, stage actor, television actor, dancer, singer.
How tall is George Chakiris?
George Chakiris is 2 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.