Tony Mordente, a renowned director-producer, choreographer, and actor, has passed away at the age of 88. Mordente was known for his role as the original A-Rab in the Broadway production of 'West Side Story' and as the short-tempered Jet named Action in the 1961 film adaptation. He was also a prolific choreographer and director, with credits including '7th Heaven.' Mordente was married to his 'West Side Story' co-star Chita Rivera, who passed away five months earlier. His contributions to the entertainment industry spanned several decades, leaving a lasting impact on both stage and screen.
Tony Mordente, who played the short-tempered Jet named Action in the original 'West Side Story' movie and was the ex-husband of the late Chita Rivera, has died. He was 88. https://t.co/IAzCQs2kUT
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#RIP Tony Mordente. In ‘West Side Story,’ he flew through the air as A-Rab on Broadway and as Action in the movie. Three months after the play opened, he married castmate Chita Rivera. “A Jet marrying a Shark. It was quite a thing,” he said. https://t.co/Td1X8iSaoR
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