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George Chakiris: Roles
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Chakiris made his film debut in 1947, in the chorus of Song of Love. For several years he appeared in small roles, usually as a dancer or a member of the chorus in various musical films. He was one of the dancers in Marilyn Monroe's "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" number in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) and ... appeared as a dancer alongside Rosemary Clooney in White Christmas. He can also be seen in the "Chop Suey" number in the musical film Flower Drum Song.
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Looking back, Chakiris is satisfied with his career. Chakiris has escorted Marilyn Monroe (he was one of the dancers) during the "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" number in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, he recorded several albums in the 1960s, he performed Gershwin songs for audiences in Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe and Monte Carlo, he starred in numerous television guest roles—a spot on Hawaii Five-0 is among his favorites—and he played a villain on Dallas. He last starred in a London stage production of Jane Eyre in 1997.
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Chakiris had a recurring role on the TV show Superboy as Professor Peterson during the series' first two seasons from 1988-1990. Chakiris last acted in a 1996 episode of the sitcom Last of the Summer Wine and has given occasional television interviews since then. He is mostly retired and has taken up making sterling silver jewelry, first a hobby, and later an occupation.[3]
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Prior to the movie's casting, Chakiris had played Jets leader Riff in London's West End stage production of West Side Story for two years. He was chosen from among dozens of actors who auditioned for the part of Bernardo and his confident ballet movements played an important role in the spectacular success of the movie.
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