Gus Trikonis - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	January 01, 1938
Age	88
Birthplace	New York City, New York, USA
Zodiac Sign	Capricorn - (see also Gus Trikonis's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Ox
Generation	Silent Generation
Known For	Dancer in 'West Side Story' (1961), prolific television and film director

Intro

Gus Trikonis is an American actor, dancer, and director known for his work in both film and television, particularly during the 1960s and 1970s. He began his career as a dancer and became recognized after his role as Indio in the movie 'West Side Story.' Later, Trikonis transitioned into directing, primarily focusing on television movies.

Early Life & Background

Gus Trikonis was born in New York City. He began his career as a dancer and actor, which led to his casting in the film 'West Side Story' (1961).

Career Highlights

Played Indio in 'West Side Story' (1961)
Directed numerous TV movies during the 1970s and 1980s
Directed films such as 'The Evil' (1978) and 'Dance of the Dwarfs' (1983)

Trivia

Was married to Goldie Hawn from 1969 to 1976
His sister is Gina Trikonis, who is also an actress and costume designer

FAQs

On His Birth-Day

About January 1st, 1938, in brief:

Historical events: The musical 'The Cradle Will Rock' premiered on Broadway on January 1, 1938, directed by Orson Welles and produced by the Federal Theatre Project.
Day of the week: January 1st, 1938 was a Saturday
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
Moon Phase:
#1 US song: You're A Sweet Little Headache by Benny Goodman & His Orchestra (Vocal Martha Tilton)
Popular movie: The Adventures of Robin Hood directed by Michael Curtiz, William Keighley

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