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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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In Your Arms In Your Arms
[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
Old Globe World Premiere Production, 2015
Dancer
Company
[US Tour]
National Tour, 1971
Robert
West Side Story
[West End]
London Production, 1958
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Video: Rita Moreno Recalls WEST SIDE STORY Oscar Win Photo
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!
Rita Moreno to Join Academy Museum for WEST SIDE STORY Screening and Conversation Photo
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.
Broadway Streaming Guide: July 2024 - Where to Watch DESCENDANTS: THE RISE OF RED & M Photo
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.
Photos: Go Inside the Opening of The Hollywood Museum's Black History Month Exhibit T Photo
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!
Photos: See Raven Symone, Michael Feinstein, Lorna Luft, JoJo Siwa & More at the 10th Photo
Photos: See Raven Symone, Michael Feinstein, Lorna Luft, JoJo Siwa & More at the 10th Annual Real To Reel Honors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 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 MOTHE Photo
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!
Photos: The Hollywood Museum Presents An Acting Animals Tribute Exhibit Photo
Photos: The Hollywood Museum Presents An Acting Animals Tribute Exhibit
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 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 Photo
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.
Photos: Leonard Maltin Emcees THE WALTONS Cast 50th Anniversary Reunion at The Hollyw Photo
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.
THE WALTONS Cast Reunite Publicly For 50th Anniversary At The Hollywood Museum Photo
THE WALTONS Cast Reunite Publicly For 50th Anniversary At The Hollywood Museum
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 16, 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 Photo
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.
The LA Premiere of THE NEW ABOLITIONISTS Will Be Launched By 'Kat Kramer's Films That Photo
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.
Review: After 60 Years of its Opening WEST SIDE STORY Continues to Thrill Audiences i Photo
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)
Barbara Eden, George Chakiris, Margaret O'Brien, and Debbie Wileman Join DANCE TO THE Photo
Barbara Eden, George Chakiris, Margaret O'Brien, and Debbie Wileman Join DANCE TO THE MOVIES at La Mirada
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2022

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts  announced that additional talent has signed on to its upcoming special event DANCE TO THE MOVIES, featuring just-added special guest appearances by Hollywood icon Barbara Eden (”I Dream Of Jeannie”), Academy Award winners George Chakiris (West Side Story) & Margaret O’Brien (Meet Me in St. Louis), and recording artist Debbie Wileman (who will perform a stunning tribute to Judy Garland).  
Photos: The Hollywood Museum Honors Fran Drescher, Michael Feinstein & Geri Jewell At Photo
Photos: The Hollywood Museum Honors Fran Drescher, Michael Feinstein & Geri Jewell At The Launch Of The 2022 REAL TO REEL Exhibit
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 21, 2022

The Hollywood Museum has announced its 2022 salute to the LGBTQ+ community's contributions to the entertainment industry, it will once again present its ninth (due to the pandemic) annual 'Real to Reel: Portrayals and Perceptions of LGBTQ+ in Hollywood” exhibit in partnership with Los Angeles City Councilmember Mitch O'Farrell (CD-13).
Paul Kyriazi Releases New Book 122 SURPRISING MOVIE STAR STORIES Photo
Paul Kyriazi Releases New Book 122 SURPRISING MOVIE STAR STORIES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2022

Award-winning director and author, Paul Kyriazi has announced the release of his new book, 122 Surprising Movie Star Stories.
Geffen Playhouse Announces $25MM Endowment Campaign and Raises $1MM at Annual Fundrai Photo
Geffen Playhouse Announces $25MM Endowment Campaign and Raises $1MM at Annual Fundraiser
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2022

Geffen Playhouse celebrated its 25th Anniversary and raised $1 million for the theater’s education, community engagement and artistic initiatives at its signature Backstage at the Geffen annual fundraiser held June 4, it was announced today. 
Stephen Sondheim Tribute Series Announced at Museum of the Moving Image Photo
Stephen Sondheim Tribute Series Announced at Museum of the Moving Image
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 15, 2022

 Museum of the Moving Image has announced See It Big: Sondheim, a ten-film series devoted to the celebrated composer, lyricist, author, artist, and all-around innovator Stephen Sondheim. When Sondheim died last November, he didn’t just leave behind an extraordinary corpus of work—he had exited a world that his art had forever changed.
Dancer and Choreographer Joan Bayley Dies at 102 Photo
Dancer and Choreographer Joan Bayley Dies at 102
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2022

Westside School of Ballet announces long time beloved teacher, Joan Bayley, passed away on January 5th 2022, just shy of her 102nd birthday. Often called “The Greatest Dance Teacher There Ever Was,” the dance world was forever changed for the better because of Joan Bayley. (“Joan.”)
Broadway Streaming Guide: February 2022- Where to Watch THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL & M Photo
Broadway Streaming Guide: February 2022- Where to Watch THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL & More New Releases!
by Michael Major - Feb 6, 2022

Check out what's coming to streaming this month, including new additions to Seth Rudetsky's concert series, Flying Over Sunset, the SIX alternates' concert at 54 Below, Sweet Magnolias season two and the highly-anticipated fourth season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel!
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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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