George Chakiris

George Chakiris
Chakiris in 2010
Born (1932-09-16) September 16, 1932 (age 92)
Other namesGeorge Kerris
Occupation(s)Actor, dancer
Years active1947–1996, 2021
WebsiteGeorgeChakiris.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.