George Chakiris, who was born to Greek parents on September 16, 1934 in Norwood, Ohio, is an entertainment Renaissance man, a multi-faceted singing, dancing and acting talent. It may be said that the only things about him that can surpass his talent are his dark good looks and his overwhelming charisma.
George made his first film appearance at the tender age of 12 as a chorus singer in Song of Love(1947), the musical biography of Robert and Clara Schumann. George took drama, singing and dance lessons, and as his skills continued to increase, he landed a few, often unbilled, parts dancing in various musical comedies.
