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who plays tony in west side story movie
In June 1960 Richard Beymer was cast as Tony in West Side Story.
what other occupations has richard beymer had besides acting
Richard Beymer has been an actor, painter, sculptor, and novelist.
how tall is richard beymer
Richard Beymer's height is 6 ft 2 in (188 cm).

Question: when did the actor begin acting
Self-contained rewrite: when did richard beymer begin acting