Russian actor
Born: July 11, 1920
Died: October 10, 1985
Yul Brynner was a Russian-American actor born on July 11, 1920, in Vladivostok, Russia (formerly part of the Soviet Union). He is best known for his iconic role as the King of Siam in the musical “The King and I,” both on stage and in the film adaptation.
Brynner’s career began in the theater, and he made his Broadway debut in 1946. His breakthrough role came in 1951 when he was cast as the King in “The King and I,” a role he would go on to play over 4,000 times on stage and in the 1956 film version, for which he won an Academy Award for Best Actor.
Aside from his notable role in “The King and I,” Brynner had a diverse acting career, starring in a variety of films such as “The Magnificent Seven” (1960), “Westworld” (1973), and “The Ten Commandments” (1956). He also appeared in several television shows and received accolades for his performances.
Brynner was known for his distinctive bald head, which he shaved for his role in “The King and I” and maintained throughout his life. He became a fashion icon, and his unique appearance added to his charisma on screen.
Yul Brynner passed away on October 10, 1985, in New York City, but his legacy as a talented actor and his memorable portrayal of the King of Siam continue to endure.
Yul Brynner’s 5 most popular quotes
- When I am dead and buried, on my tombstone I would like to have it written, ‘I have arrived.’ Because when you feel that you have arrived, you are dead.
- Girls have an unfair advantage over men: if they can’t get what they want by being smart, they can get it by being dumb.
- Simple femininity is the most important thing about a woman, and it is a quality a great many women are in jeopardy of losing. Women are being emancipated out of their femininity in this modern age.
- If they believe only what they can see, why do we have classrooms?
- I have been offered a lot for my work, but never everything.
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