George Chakiris
George Chakiris | |
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Chakiris in 2010 | |
| Born | September 16, 1932 Norwood, Ohio, U.S. |
| Other names | George Kerris |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, dancer |
| Years active | 1947–1996, 2021 |
| Website | GeorgeChakiris.com |
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.