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Which supporting actors won Academy Awards for West Side Story?

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The supporting actors who won Academy Awards for their performances in the 1961 film West Side Story are:

  • George Chakiris, who won for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Bernardo.1
  • Rita Moreno, who won for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Anita.12