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George Chakiris made his film debut at the age of 12 singing in the chorus of Song of Love. Following his graduation from high school, he supported his night-time dancing, singing and dramatic lessons with a daytime job clerking in a Los Angeles department store. Later he started his acting/dancing... See full bio »

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in Norwood, Ohio, USA
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1996 Last of the Summer Wine (TV series)
Max Bernard
– Extra! Extra! (1996) … Max Bernard
 
1995 Les filles du Lido (TV mini-series)
Saskia
 
1992 Human Target (TV series)
Robillard
– Chances Are (1992) … Robillard
 
1990 Pale Blood
Michael Fury
 
1989-1990 The Adventures of Superboy (TV series)
Professor Peterson
– Microboy (1990) … Professor Peterson
– Superboy's Deadly Touch (1989) … Professor Peterson
– The Battle with Bizarro (1989) … Professor Peterson
– Bizarro... the Thing of Steel (1989) … Professor Peterson
– Lex Luthor: Sentenced to Die! (1989) … Professor Peterson
See all 8 episodes »
 
1989 Murder, She Wrote (TV series)
Eric Bowman
– Weave a Tangled Web (1989) … Eric Bowman
 
1988 Santa Barbara (TV series)
Daniel Espinoza
– Episode #1.889 (1988) … Daniel Espinoza
– Episode #1.888 (1988) … Daniel Espinoza
– Episode #1.887 (1988) … Daniel Espinoza
 
1985-1986 Dallas (TV series)
Nicholas
– Nothing's Ever Perfect (1986) … Nicholas
– Just Desserts (1986) … Nicholas
– Masquerade (1986) … Nicholas
– Sitting Ducks (1986) … Nicholas
– Overture (1986) … Nicholas
See all 11 episodes »
 
1985 Hell Town (TV series)
Ric Montenez
– Let My Jennie Go (1985) … Ric Montenez
 
1984 One Life to Live (TV series)
Role Unknown
 
1984 Poor Little Rich Girls (TV series)
Prince Rudolph
– The Gentleman Caller (1984) … Prince Rudolph
 
1984 Nihon no omokage (TV mini-series)
Lafcadio HEARN
 
1984 Scarecrow and Mrs. King (TV series)
Angelo Spinelli
– Lost and Found (1984) … Angelo Spinelli
 
1983-1984 Matt Houston (TV series)
Brett Cole / Clark Sawyer
– Waltz of Death (1984) … Clark Sawyer
– The Showgirl Murders (1983) … Brett Cole
 
1983 CHiPs (TV series)
Bernard DeJardine
– Fox Trap (1983) … Bernard DeJardine
 
1978-1982 Fantasy Island (TV series)
Captain Claude Dumarque / Pierre
– The Magic Camera/Mata Hari/Valerie (1982) … Captain Claude Dumarque
– Return to Fantasy Island (1978) … Pierre
 
1979 Why Not Stay for Breakfast?
George Clark
 
1978 Wonder Woman (TV series)
Carlo Indrezzano
– Death in Disguise (1978) … Carlo Indrezzano
 
1970-1975 Medical Center (TV series)
Alex Solkin / Dr. Christopher / Dr. John Martins
– The Last Performance (1975) … Alex Solkin
– Tico Taco, MD (1972) … Dr. John Martins
– Trial by Terror (1970) … Dr. Christopher
 
1975 Ten from the Twenties (TV series)
– The Orsini Emeralds (1975)
 
1974 Notorious Woman (TV mini-series)
Frédéric Chopin
– Resolution (1974) … Frédéric Chopin
– Sonata (1974) … Frédéric Chopin
– Prelude (1974) … Frédéric Chopin
– Trial (1974) … Frédéric Chopin
 
1974 The Partridge Family (TV series)
Captain Corwin
– ...---... (S.O.S.) (1974) … Captain Corwin
 
1974 Thriller (TV series)
Robert Stone
– Kiss Me and Die (1974) … Robert Stone
 
1972 Hawaii Five-O (TV series)
Lahani
– Death Is a Company Policy (1972) … Lahani
 
1969 The Jackie Gleason Show (TV series)
Mousey the Dip
– The Honeymooners: The Curse of the Cuckoo Thief (1969) … Mousey the Dip
 
1969 The Big Cube
Johnny Allen
 
1968 The Day the Hot Line Got Hot
Eric Ericson
 
1968 Sharon vestida de rojo
Robert Bowman
 
1967 Kismet (TV movie)
The Caliph
 
1967 The Young Girls of Rochefort
Etienne
 
1966 Is Paris Burning?
GI in Tank
 
1966 The Mona Lisa Has Been Stolen
Vincent
 
1964 McGuire, Go Home!
Haghios
 
1964 633 Squadron
Lt. Erik Bergman
 
1964 Flight from Ashiya
2nd Lt. John Gregg
 
1964 Bebo's Girl
Bebo
 
1963 Kings of the Sun
Balam
 
1963 Diamond Head
Dr. Dean Kahana
 
1962 Two and Two Make Six
Larry Curado
 
1961 Flower Drum Song
Dancer (song "Chop Suey") (uncredited)
 
1961 West Side Story
Bernardo
 
1957 Under Fire
Pvt. Steiner (uncredited)
 
1956 Meet Me in Las Vegas
Young Groom (as George Kerris)
 
1955 The Girl Rush
Chorus Boy in 'Hillbilly Heart' Number (uncredited)
 
1954 There's No Business Like Show Business
Dancer (uncredited)
 
1954 The Country Girl
Dancer with Pick (uncredited)
 
1954 White Christmas
Dancer (uncredited)
 
1954 Brigadoon
Specialty Dancer (uncredited)
 
1953 Give a Girl a Break
Dancer (uncredited)
 
1953 Second Chance
La Cumbre Villager (uncredited)
 
1953 Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Chorus Boy (uncredited)
 
1953 The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T.
Dancer (as George Kerris)
 
1952 Stars and Stripes Forever
Ballroom Dancer (uncredited)
 
1951 The Great Caruso
Dancer (uncredited)
 
1947 Song of Love
Choir Boy (as George Kerris)
 
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2012 Banda sonora (TV series)
– Episode #8.4 (2012) (performer: "America")
 
1967 Kismet (TV movie) (performer: "Stranger in Paradise", "Night of My Nights")
 
1967 The Young Girls of Rochefort (performer: "Le Pont Transbordeur ballet générique" - uncredited, "Arrivée Des Camionneurs ballet" - uncredited, "Nous Voyageons De Ville En Ville" - uncredited, "Marins, Amis, Amants Ou Maris" - uncredited, "De Hambourg à Rochefort" - uncredited, "Toujours, Jamais" - uncredited)
 
1965-1966 Shindig! (TV series)
– Shindig in Europe: Part 2 (1966) (performer: "What's New Pussycat?", "The Name of the Game Is Love", "Never Trust in Time")
– Shindig in Europe: Part 1 (1965) (performer: "Witchcraft")
 
1961 West Side Story (performer: "America" 1957 - uncredited, "Quintet" 1957 - uncredited)
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (1 title)
1955 The Court Jester (dance instructor - uncredited)
 
Show ShowThanks (1 title)
2013 Untitled Norwood Documentary (TV documentary) (special thanks) (filming)
 
Show ShowSelf (42 titles)
2014 What Ever Happened to Norma Jeane? (documentary) (filming)
Himself
 
2013 Untitled Norwood Documentary (TV documentary) (filming)
Himself
 
2012 12th Annual Los Angeles Polish Film Festival (video short)
Himself
 
2012 George Chakiris Homecoming (TV movie)
Himself
 
2011 The Talk (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 16 November 2011 (2011) … Himself - Guest
 
2011 Dancing with the Stars (TV series)
Himself
– Round Six: The Results (2011) … Himself (uncredited)
 
2009 Hollywood Singing & Dancing: A Musical History - 1960's (video documentary)
Himself
 
2009 Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1950s: The Golden Era of the Musical (video documentary)
Himself
 
2009 Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1940s: Stars, Stripes and Singing (video documentary)
Himself
 
2009 Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1930s: Dancing Away the Great Depression (video documentary)
Himself
 
2008 Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History (video documentary)
Himself
 
2008 The Florence Henderson Show (TV series)
Himself
– Betty Garrett/George Chakiris (2008) … Himself
 
2008 Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical Treasure (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2005 Best Ever Christmas Films (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2005 The 100 Greatest War Films (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2004 The Mystery of Natalie Wood (TV movie)
Himself
 
2003 The 100 Greatest Musicals (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2003 The 75th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Past Winner
 
2002 AFI's 100 Years... 100 Passions: America's Greatest Love Stories (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
2001 The 12th Annual Golden Laurel Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Presenter
 
1998 The 70th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself (Past Oscar Winner Tribute Sequence)
 
1998 AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Robert Wise (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
1997 25 Years of 'Last of the Summer Wine' (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1994 Golden Globes 50th Anniversary Celebration (TV movie)
Himself
 
1993 Les demoiselles ont eu 25 ans (documentary)
 
1990 America's Dance Honors (TV movie)
Himself
 
1982 Jekyll and Hyde... Together Again
Himself
 
1980 Les nouveaux rendez-vous (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 7 September 1980 (1980) … Himself
 
1977-1980 Les rendez-vous du dimanche (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 10 February 1980 (1980) … Himself
– Episode dated 22 May 1977 (1977) … Himself
 
1980 La nuit des Césars (TV series documentary)
Himself
– 5ème nuit des Césars (1980) … Himself
 
1975 Poiret est à vous (TV documentary)
Vocals
 
1975 Numéro 1 (TV series)
Himself
– Nana Mouskouri (1975) … Himself
 
1970 Dinah's Place (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 15 September 1970 (1970) … Himself
 
1969 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 20 November 1969 (1969) … Himself - Guest
 
1962-1968 The Ed Sullivan Show (TV series)
Bernardo / Singer
– Episode #21.24 (1968) … Singer
– Episode #15.31 (1962) … Bernardo
 
1968 The Carol Burnett Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.18 (1968) … Himself
 
1967 The Andy Williams Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 22 January 1967 (1967) … Himself
 
1965-1966 Shindig! (TV series)
Himself - Guest Host / Singer
– Shindig in Europe: Part 2 (1966) … Himself - Guest Host/Singer
– Shindig in Europe: Part 1 (1965) … Himself - Guest Host/Singer
 
1963 The 35th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter: Best Actress in a Supporting Role
 
1962 The 34th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Winner: Best Actor in a Supporting Role & Co-Presenter: Documentary Awards
 
1961 The Garry Moore Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #4.4 (1961) … Himself
 
1956 Ford Star Jubilee (TV series)
Himself
– You're the Top (1956) … Himself
 
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2012 Banda sonora (TV series)
 
2011 Corman's World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel (documentary)
Bernardo (uncredited)
 
2004 Broadway: The American Musical (TV series documentary)
 
2001 Bourne to Dance (TV documentary)
 
1976 America at the Movies (documentary)
Bernardo
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

(1958) He acted in Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim's musical, "West Side Story," at Her Majesty's Theatre in London, England with Marlys Watters and Chita Rivera in the cast. See more »

Publicity Listings:

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Official Sites:

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Alternate Names:

George Kerris

Height:

5' 11" (1.80 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

The parallel between acting and making jewelry is quite similar. There is discipline, patience, persistence and dedication in making both successful. See more »

Trivia:

Performed the role of Riff, leader of the Jets, in the London stage production of "West Side Story" before winning the role of Bernardo, leader of the rival Sharks gang, in the film version ( West Side Story). See more »

Trademark:

Silky yet explosive dance style See more »

Star Sign:

Virgo