George Chakiris
George Chakiris (born September 16, 1932) is an American actor. He is best known for his appearance in the 1961 film version of West Side Story as Bernardo Nunez, 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.
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BIO
George Chakiris (born September 16, 1932) is an American actor. He is best known for his appearance in the 1961 film version of West Side Story as Bernardo Nunez, 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.
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Screening participants and guests at Towne Center screening of "Wait For Your Laugh" Top Row: George Chakiris, Peter Marshall, Tom Bergeron, Jason Wise, Bruce Vilanch; Btm Row: Christina Wise, Rose Marie and Larry Matthews
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11/21/2017
From: Photo Flash: Dick Van Dyke & More Attend LA Premiere of WAIT FOR YOUR LAUGH
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Videos
VIDEO: Rita Moreno Reveals the Most Important Part About the WEST SIDE STORY Film Reboot
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-03-08 08:22:42
VIDEO: Rita Moreno Explains How the Spanish for the New WEST SIDE STORY Film Needed Some Tweaks
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-02-04 15:43:54
Video Flashback: WEST SIDE STORY Sweeps the 1962 Academy Awards!
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-04-09 16:44:12
STAGE TUBE: See Donna McKechnie and More in Highlights from IN YOUR ARMS at The Old Globe
by TV - On the Road - 2015-09-25 18:19:56
TV: Robin Evan Willis, Jacquelyn Piro Donovan, Lee McDougall & More on the Red Carpet of THE WIZARD OF OZ Opening at Pantages
by Michael Sterling and Jerry Evans - 2013-09-24 06:00:02
News
Debbie Allen and Savion Glover Among 2026 Dance Hall of Fame Inductees
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2026
The Dance Hall of Fame announced its second class of honorees, including Debbie Allen, George Balanchine, Toni Basil, Katherine Dunham, Savion Glover, Mandy Moore, the Nicholas Brothers, and WEST SIDE STORY legends George Chakiris, Rita Moreno and Russ Tamblyn.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2026
The Dance Hall of Fame announced its second class of honorees, including Debbie Allen, George Balanchine, Toni Basil, Katherine Dunham, Savion Glover, Mandy Moore, the Nicholas Brothers, and WEST SIDE STORY legends George Chakiris, Rita Moreno and Russ Tamblyn.
WEST SIDE STORY (1961) to Arrive on 4K UHD-Blu-ray in UK & Ireland
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026
Altitude will release a restored edition of WEST SIDE STORY on DVD, Blu-ray and a 3-Disc Limited Collector's Edition Mediabook, featuring a 5.1 mix and Stephen Sondheim commentary.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026
Altitude will release a restored edition of WEST SIDE STORY on DVD, Blu-ray and a 3-Disc Limited Collector's Edition Mediabook, featuring a 5.1 mix and Stephen Sondheim commentary.
Hollywood Museum to Mark 64th Anniversary of Marilyn Monroe's Death
by Joshua Wright - Jul 31, 2026
The Hollywood Museum will host an event featuring celebrities reading letters written to Marilyn Monroe, held near its Marilyn Monroe centennial exhibit at the Max Factor Building.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 31, 2026
The Hollywood Museum will host an event featuring celebrities reading letters written to Marilyn Monroe, held near its Marilyn Monroe centennial exhibit at the Max Factor Building.
Glenn Close Will Be Honored with Hand & Footprint Ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 2, 2026
Award-winning performer Glenn Close will be honored with a Hand & Footprint Ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on Friday, May 1, 2026, as part of the 2026 TCM Classic Film Festival.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 2, 2026
Award-winning performer Glenn Close will be honored with a Hand & Footprint Ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on Friday, May 1, 2026, as part of the 2026 TCM Classic Film Festival.
Review: THE YOUNG GIRLS OF ROCHEFORT at Théâtre Du Lido
by Patrick Honoré - Oct 22, 2025
From Cherbourg to Rochefort: completing Demy's dream trilogy, The Young Girls of Rochefort soars on stage in Paris.
by Patrick Honoré - Oct 22, 2025
From Cherbourg to Rochefort: completing Demy's dream trilogy, The Young Girls of Rochefort soars on stage in Paris.
An Evening with Academy Award Winner, George Chakiris Comes to Palm Springs
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2025
George Chakiris, a triple-threat performer and son of Greek immigrants, is coming to the desert for an evening of “Clips and Conversation” at the REVOLUTION STAGE COMPANY.
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2025
George Chakiris, a triple-threat performer and son of Greek immigrants, is coming to the desert for an evening of “Clips and Conversation” at the REVOLUTION STAGE COMPANY.
Previews: GEORGE CHAKIRIS CLIPS AND CONVERSATION at Revolution Stage Company
by Kay Kudukis - May 7, 2025
His beginnings were as a chorus boy in Hollywood movie musicals of the 1950s, in classic films like There's No Business Like Show Business, Brigadoon, White Christmas, and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. With his thatch of jet-black hair, George Chakiris was highly visible behind Cyd Charisse, Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney, Mitzi Gaynor, Donald O'Connor, Danny Kaye, Marilyn Monroe and Debbie Reynolds.
by Kay Kudukis - May 7, 2025
His beginnings were as a chorus boy in Hollywood movie musicals of the 1950s, in classic films like There's No Business Like Show Business, Brigadoon, White Christmas, and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. With his thatch of jet-black hair, George Chakiris was highly visible behind Cyd Charisse, Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney, Mitzi Gaynor, Donald O'Connor, Danny Kaye, Marilyn Monroe and Debbie Reynolds.
Video: Rita Moreno Recalls WEST SIDE STORY Oscar Win
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 22, 2024
On a recent visit to Late Night with Seth Meyers, Rita Moreno recalled winning the Oscar in 1962 for West Side Story, despite having no expectations that she would take home the award. Watch her interview now!
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 22, 2024
On a recent visit to Late Night with Seth Meyers, Rita Moreno recalled winning the Oscar in 1962 for West Side Story, despite having no expectations that she would take home the award. Watch her interview now!
Rita Moreno to Join Academy Museum for WEST SIDE STORY Screening and Conversation
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 7, 2024
Academy Award®-winning actress and Academy Museum Gala honoree Rita Moreno will visit the Academy Museum for a conversation on her life and iconic eight-decade long career. The conversation will be followed by a screening of West Side Story (1961) in 70 mm.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 7, 2024
Academy Award®-winning actress and Academy Museum Gala honoree Rita Moreno will visit the Academy Museum for a conversation on her life and iconic eight-decade long career. The conversation will be followed by a screening of West Side Story (1961) in 70 mm.
Broadway Streaming Guide: July 2024 - Where to Watch DESCENDANTS: THE RISE OF RED & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 1, 2024
This July, Broadway fans can beat the heat with a new installment in the beloved Descendants franchise, watch a documentary about stage and screen actress Faye Dunaway, or revisit old favorite musical films such as West Side Story and The Wiz.
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 1, 2024
This July, Broadway fans can beat the heat with a new installment in the beloved Descendants franchise, watch a documentary about stage and screen actress Faye Dunaway, or revisit old favorite musical films such as West Side Story and The Wiz.
Photos: Go Inside the Opening of The Hollywood Museum's Black History Month Exhibit THIS JOINT IS JUMPIN
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 18, 2024
This week, Donelle Dadigan (Founder/President of The Hollywood Museum) joined many personalities, as they honor Black History Month with a new exhibit “THIS JOINT IS JUMPIN” a celebration of Black Entertainers from Film, TV, Theater and Song. Check out photos from the event here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 18, 2024
This week, Donelle Dadigan (Founder/President of The Hollywood Museum) joined many personalities, as they honor Black History Month with a new exhibit “THIS JOINT IS JUMPIN” a celebration of Black Entertainers from Film, TV, Theater and Song. Check out photos from the event here!
Photos: See Raven Symone, Michael Feinstein, Lorna Luft, JoJo Siwa & More at the 10th Annual Real To Reel Honors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2023
See photos from the 2023 salute to the LGBTQ+ community's contributions to the entertainment industry and launch of the 10th annual 'Real to Reel: Portrayals and Perceptions of LGBTQ+s in Hollywood' exhibit.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2023
See photos from the 2023 salute to the LGBTQ+ community's contributions to the entertainment industry and launch of the 10th annual 'Real to Reel: Portrayals and Perceptions of LGBTQ+s in Hollywood' exhibit.
Photos: Go Inside The Hollywood Museum's Mother's Day Tribute to MOTION PICTURE MOTHERS
by Blair Ingenthron - May 14, 2023
The Hollywood Museum played host to a spectacular photo exhibit, for Mother's Day to pay homage to the matriarchs of the MOTION PICTURE MOTHERS organization and the most celebrated working moms in entertainment with loving and amusing images with their families. Check out photos from the event here!
by Blair Ingenthron - May 14, 2023
The Hollywood Museum played host to a spectacular photo exhibit, for Mother's Day to pay homage to the matriarchs of the MOTION PICTURE MOTHERS organization and the most celebrated working moms in entertainment with loving and amusing images with their families. Check out photos from the event here!
Photos: The Hollywood Museum Presents An Acting Animals Tribute Exhibit
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2023
On the evening of April 6th, in advance of “NATIONAL PET DAY,” (April 11th), Founder/President of the Hollywood Museum, Donelle Dadigan, hosted a tribute exhibit to Acting Animals. See photos from the event.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2023
On the evening of April 6th, in advance of “NATIONAL PET DAY,” (April 11th), Founder/President of the Hollywood Museum, Donelle Dadigan, hosted a tribute exhibit to Acting Animals. See photos from the event.
ENTERTAINMENTX Podcast Turns 5 Years Old This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2023
Entertainmentx, which gets to the heart, soul and drive of top performers in the entertainment industry, turns 5 years old on February 5th.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2023
Entertainmentx, which gets to the heart, soul and drive of top performers in the entertainment industry, turns 5 years old on February 5th.
Photos: Leonard Maltin Emcees THE WALTONS Cast 50th Anniversary Reunion at The Hollywood Museum
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 20, 2022
Donelle Dadigan (Founder/President of the Hollywood Museum in the Historic Max Factor Bldg) brought the cast of TV’s most celebrated family, THE WALTONS, together at the Hollywood Museum for an afternoon of fun and photos with fans. Following a cast Q&A with emcee, Hollywood film and TV critic, Leonard Maltin, fans experienced The Waltons Exhibit, with full support and participation by Warner Brothers Archivists.
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 20, 2022
Donelle Dadigan (Founder/President of the Hollywood Museum in the Historic Max Factor Bldg) brought the cast of TV’s most celebrated family, THE WALTONS, together at the Hollywood Museum for an afternoon of fun and photos with fans. Following a cast Q&A with emcee, Hollywood film and TV critic, Leonard Maltin, fans experienced The Waltons Exhibit, with full support and participation by Warner Brothers Archivists.
THE WALTONS Cast Reunite Publicly For 50th Anniversary At The Hollywood Museum
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2022
Just as families are preparing to gather in celebration of Thanksgiving … for many, the first time since the pandemic began … Donelle Dadigan (Founder/President of the Hollywood Museum in the Historic Max Factor Bldg) has announced that TV's most celebrated family, THE WALTONS, is gathering at the Hollywood Museum for an afternoon of fun and photos with fans.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2022
Just as families are preparing to gather in celebration of Thanksgiving … for many, the first time since the pandemic began … Donelle Dadigan (Founder/President of the Hollywood Museum in the Historic Max Factor Bldg) has announced that TV's most celebrated family, THE WALTONS, is gathering at the Hollywood Museum for an afternoon of fun and photos with fans.
Paul Kyriazi Releases Print Edition Of His Book HOW TO LIVE THE JAMES BOND LIFESTYLE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2022
Writer and director, Paul Kyriazi has released the print edition of his popular self-help ebook and course, How to Live the James Bond Lifestyle. This is the original course taught by the author at The Learning Annex & SpyFest.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2022
Writer and director, Paul Kyriazi has released the print edition of his popular self-help ebook and course, How to Live the James Bond Lifestyle. This is the original course taught by the author at The Learning Annex & SpyFest.
The LA Premiere of THE NEW ABOLITIONISTS Will Be Launched By 'Kat Kramer's Films That Change The World'
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2022
Katharine 'Kat' Kramer, a founder of 'Kat Kramer's Films That Change The World,' international cinema series to showcase motion pictures and documentaries that raise awareness of important social issues, will launch the LA Premiere of 'The New Abolitionists' - a film by Christina Zorich, on Friday October 21st at the Laemmle Monica Film Center in Santa Monica.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2022
Katharine 'Kat' Kramer, a founder of 'Kat Kramer's Films That Change The World,' international cinema series to showcase motion pictures and documentaries that raise awareness of important social issues, will launch the LA Premiere of 'The New Abolitionists' - a film by Christina Zorich, on Friday October 21st at the Laemmle Monica Film Center in Santa Monica.
Review: After 60 Years of its Opening WEST SIDE STORY Continues to Thrill Audiences in Historic Production
by Claudio Erlichman - Jul 19, 2022
West Side Story opens on July 8th at Theatro Sao Pedro. A masterpiece by Bernstein & Sondheim, direction by Charles Moeller and Brazilian version by Claudio Botelho, the musical direction is by Claudio Cruz, who leads the Orquestra do Theatro Sao Pedro. The production also has a cast headed by Giulia Nadruz (Maria) and Beto Sargentelli (Tony)
by Claudio Erlichman - Jul 19, 2022
West Side Story opens on July 8th at Theatro Sao Pedro. A masterpiece by Bernstein & Sondheim, direction by Charles Moeller and Brazilian version by Claudio Botelho, the musical direction is by Claudio Cruz, who leads the Orquestra do Theatro Sao Pedro. The production also has a cast headed by Giulia Nadruz (Maria) and Beto Sargentelli (Tony)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has George Chakiris been in?
George Chakiris has not appeared on Broadway.
How many West End shows has George Chakiris been in?
George Chakiris has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
What was George Chakiris's first West End show?
George Chakiris's first West End show was West Side Story which opened in 1958
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