Andre Tayir was a choreographer, born in 1935, who died in 2003.
Biography
Andre Tayir (born Dalton Herman Baker; September 16, 1935 – November 5, 2003) was an American dancer, choreographer, and actor. He is best known for his role as “Chili” in the film West Side Story (1961), his choreographic work on the television series Shindig!, and as co-director and choreographer of The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies.
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