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633 Squadron

George Chakiris

b.9/16/1933 Norwood, Ohio

Choir boy who achieved recognition as a professional vocalist in the Midwest    Moved to Hollywood and enrolled in performing arts school to become renowned singer and dancer on Broadway in such hits as “There’s No Business Like Show Business” and “White Christmas”    Academy Award Best Supporting Actor “West Side Story” 1961 First cinematic movie: “Under Fire” 1956

Filmography:

Under Fire, West Side Story, Brigadoon, Two and Two Makes Six, Change of Heart, Diamond Head, Kings of the Sun, Flight from Ashiya, 633 Squadron, Is Paris Burning, The Big Cube, Jekyll and Hyde, Pale Blood