Yul Brynner_
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(Sunday)
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Height
173 cm (5'8")
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Languages
English, French, Russian
Spouse
Virginia Gilmore (1944-1960)
Zodiac Sign
♋ Cancer
Chinese Zodiac
猴 Monkey
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Yul Brynner: Russian-born american actor (1920–1985).
Born (died at age 65).
Yul Brynner has 26 credits in our database.
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Filmography (26)
AWARDS (2)
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Academy Awards
Academy Award for Best Actor
1957
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Tony Awards
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Biography
Yuliy Borisovich Briner (Russian: Юлий Борисович Бринер; July 11, 1920 – October 10, 1985), known professionally as Yul Brynner (Russian: Юл Бриннер), was a Russian and American actor. He was known for his portrayal of King Mongkut in the Rodgers and Hammerstein stage musical The King and I (1951), for which he won two Tony Awards, and later an Academy Award for Best Actor for the 1956 film adaptation. He played the role 4,625 times on stage, and became known for his shaved head, which he maintained as a personal trademark long after adopting it for The King and I. Considered one of the first Russian-American film stars, he was honored with a ceremony to put his handprints in front of Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood in 1956. He also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Yul Brynner?
Yul Brynner was born on and passed away on at the age of 65.
What movies or shows has Yul Brynner been in?
Yul Brynner has 26 credits in our database. Notable titles include Futureworld (1976), The Ultimate Warrior (1975), Night Flight from Moscow (1973), Anna and the King (1972), Catlow (1971).
Where can I find more information about Yul Brynner?
You can find more about Yul Brynner on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
