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Yul Brynner - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 11, 1920 |
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| Died | October 10, 1985 (age 65) |
| Birthplace | Vladivostok, Russian SFSR |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer - (see also Yul Brynner's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Starring as King Mongkut in 'The King and I' on Broadway and in the 1956 film adaptation. |
Intro
Yul Brynner was a Russian-born actor best known for his iconic role as King Mongkut of Siam in the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical "The King and I," for which he won both a Tony Award and an Academy Award.
Early Life & Background
Yul Brynner was born Yuliy Borisovich Briner in Vladivostok, Russian SFSR, on July 11, 1920. His father was a mining engineer of Swiss-Russian descent, and his mother was Russian. After his parents separated, Brynner and his mother emigrated to China, then France, where he began his stage career.
Career Highlights
- Won the Academy Award for Best Actor for 'The King and I' (1956).
- Won the Tony Award for 'The King and I' on Broadway (1952).
- Appeared in hit films such as 'The Ten Commandments' (1956), 'Anastasia' (1956), 'The Magnificent Seven' (1960), and 'Westworld' (1973).
- Performed the role of King Mongkut over 4,600 times on stage.
Trivia
- Shaved his head for 'The King and I' and maintained it as a personal trademark.
- Was known for his multilingual abilities, speaking Russian, French, and English fluently.
- Wrote books, including works on gypsy music and a memoir focused on his experiences with cancer.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Yul Brynner born?
Yul Brynner was born the 11 July 1920.
Where is Yul Brynner from?
Vladivostok, Russian SFSR.
On His Birth-Day
About July 11th, 1920, in brief:
- Day of the week: July 11th, 1920 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: That Old Irish Mother of Mine by Charles Harrison
- Popular movie: Way Down East directed by D.W. Griffith
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