- Was one of the tuxedoed male dancers surrounding Marilyn Monroe for the 'Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend' number in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953).
- Was one of the male dancers in White Christmas (1954). He particularly featured in the musical number "Love, You Didn't Do Right By Me" with Rosemary Clooney.
- 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 (1961)).
- In Novermberr of 2011 Grauman's Chinese Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, held a : Hand and Footprint ceremony celebrating the 50th anniversary of West Side Story (1961) with co-stars Rita Moreno and Russ Tamblyn.
- Often remembered as a "Latin Lover" type in Hollywood, but is actually the son of Greek immigrants.
- Hit #110 on the Billboard "Bubbling Under" pop music chart with "Maria" in October1962.
- Designing silver jewelry. (2012)
- In Decemberr of 2011 at Norwood Middle School, Norwood, OH, Mayor :Thomas Williams proclaimed a "George Chakiris Day".
- Spotted in a small dancing role which led to the stage production of West Side Story in London's West End the the film,.
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