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Apr 9, 2021 · Sixty years after West Side Story became a smash hit at the box office, Rita Moreno, 89, and George Chakiris, 86, have vivid memories of their time on set and how it led to their historic...
- Lynette Rice
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Dec 10, 2021 · Moreno became the first Latina actor to win an Oscar for her role as Anita in the 1961 film. Chakiris won an Academy Award for his performance as Bernardo. Originally broadcast in 2021...
- Terry Gross
The film won 10 Oscars including Directing and Best Picture, and acting awards for the supporting performances of George Chakiris and Rita Moreno. Directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins. Produced by Wise.
Best Actress in a Supporting Role. Rita Moreno. 1962 Winner Oscar. Best Director. Robert Wise. Jerome Robbins. For the first time a directing award is being shared. 1962 Nominee Oscar. Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium.
* Actor in a Supporting Role - George Chakiris * Actress in a Supporting Role - Rita Moreno * Art Direction (Color) - Art Direction: Boris Leven; Set Decoration: Victor A. Gangelin
The film adaptation of West Side Story (1961) was hugely successful, and Chakiris won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance. This led to a long-term contract with the Mirisch Company. [12] Chakiris played the lead role in Two and Two Make Six (1962), directed by Freddie Francis.
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Best Picture: West Side Story. West Side Story also won Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actor (George Chakiris), Best Supporting Actress (Rita Moreno), Color Art Direction-Set Decoration (Boris Leven and Victor A. Gangelin), Color Cinematography (Daniel L. Fapp), Color Costume Design (Irene Sharaff), Directing (Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins ...
