Film and theatre · Russia and United States · 1920–1985
Yul Brynner Life & Career Timeline
The commanding star of The King and I, The Ten Commandments and The Magnificent Seven.
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Yul Brynner’s multilingual journey from Vladivostok to Broadway and Hollywood created several indelible screen roles.
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Born in Vladivostok
Yuliy Borisovich Briner was born into a multilingual family.
Source: www.festival-cannes.comMoves through China and France
His family’s migrations exposed Brynner to several languages and performance cultures.
Source: www.festival-cannes.comArrives in the United States
Brynner worked in theatre, radio and television.
Source: www.festival-cannes.comPort of New York
An early film role placed him in a noir crime drama.
Source: www.festival-cannes.comThe King and I on Broadway
As King Mongkut, Brynner created the role that defined his career.
Source: www.festival-cannes.comWins the Tony Award
His Broadway performance earned the Tony for featured actor.
Source: www.festival-cannes.comThe King and I on film
Brynner recreated King Mongkut for the screen.
Source: www.festival-cannes.comWins Best Actor Oscar
The King and I brought Brynner the Academy Award.
Source: www.oscars.orgThe Ten Commandments
As Pharaoh Rameses II, Brynner joined one of Hollywood’s largest epics.
Source: www.festival-cannes.comAnastasia
Brynner starred opposite Ingrid Bergman in the historical romance.
Source: www.festival-cannes.comThe Brothers Karamazov
He portrayed Dmitri in the Dostoevsky adaptation.
Source: www.festival-cannes.comSolomon and Sheba
Brynner completed the title role after Tyrone Power’s death during production.
Source: www.festival-cannes.comThe Magnificent Seven
Chris Adams became another of Brynner’s enduring screen icons.
Source: www.festival-cannes.comKings of the Sun
He led the historical adventure opposite George Chakiris.
Source: www.festival-cannes.comVilla Rides
Brynner portrayed revolutionary Pancho Villa.
Source: www.festival-cannes.comAnna and the King
He returned to King Mongkut in a television series.
Source: www.festival-cannes.comFinal King and I performance
Brynner’s association with the role ultimately exceeded 4,600 stage performances.
Source: www.festival-cannes.comDies in New York
Brynner died from lung cancer; an anti-smoking message recorded before his death aired widely.
Source: www.festival-cannes.comExplore related timelines
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