Russian-born Yul Brynner (July 11, 1920 - October 10, 1985) was born in Russia and grew up in various places, including China, where he attended school and Paris. He acted on both stage and screen and was also an author, a musician, and a photographer. He was probably most well-known for his role of the King of Siam (modern day Thailand) in “The King and I,” though he was also in other major motion pictures including “The Magnificent Seven” and “The Ten Commandments.” Additionally, he played his role from “The King and I” more than 4,500 on the live stage. He was married four times, fathered three children, and adopted two more.
Recommended Resources
The Biography Channel delves into the life and career of Yul Brynner, information about his wife and family, his vast travels as a child and then as an adult, and his death from lung cancer.
http://www.thebiographychannel.co.uk/biographies/yul-brynner.html
The Internet Movie Database site offers the star’s full biography, a list of films and television shows he appeared in and produced. Additionally displays photographs of Yul Brynner.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000989/
Presents Yul’s biography, information about King Mongkut, the King of Siam who he portrayed in the “King and I,” the movie, his other movies, and a photo gallery.
http://yulbrynner.site90.net/
