Publicity Listings Vladivostok Mayor Igor Pushkariov, U.S. Consul General Sylvia Curran, and Rock Brynner participated in the ceremony, along with hundreds of city residents.Brynner has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6162 Hollywood Blvd. [11], By 1937, Brynner's efforts to control his spinal pain with opium and other drugs eventually led to drug abuse. Born in 1920 according to the Social Security Death Index (although some sources indicate the year was 1915) Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2006. Full name. He had lost his tax exemption as an American resident abroad by working too long in the U.S. and would have been bankrupted by his tax and penalty debt. For other uses, see, "Yul Brenner" redirects here. The year was challenging for the family: the civil war continued, and the grandfather Yuliy, a de-kulakized owner of a mine and a transport . This biography takes readers through Brynner's formative years in Russia, France and China and describes his journey from sweeping stages in Parisian theaters to a versatile career in theater, television and film, reaching a stardom that began and ended with the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical The King and I. Brynner found little acting work during the next few years,[7] but among other acting stints, he co-starred in a 1946 production of Lute Song with Mary Martin. Their daughter, Victoria Brynner, was born. He co-starred with Marlon Brando in Morituri (1965), Katharine Hepburn in The Madwoman of Chaillot (1969) and William Shatner in a film version of The Brothers Karamazov (1958). Vera Bryner. Contents [hide] 1 Early life 2 Career 3 Photographer, author, and musician 4 Personal life 5 Citizenship 6 Illness and death 7 Awards 8 Honors 9 Other 10 Filmography 11 Select stage work 12 References 13 Further reading 14 External links Early life[edit], Statue of Yul Brynner in front of his birthplace in Vladivostok, Russia Yul Brynner was born Yuliy Borisovich Briner in 1920. Vera Brynner dating history, 2022, 2021, list of Vera Brynner relationships. In 1956, Brynner imprinted his hands and feet into the concrete pavement in front of the Graumann's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California. Vera Bryner, a lyric soprano who sang with the New York City Opera in the nineteen-forties, died Wednesday of cancer at her home, 360 Central Park West. Record added: Jan 21, 2013 Find A Grave Memorial# 103871491. Brynner was excited and impressed with the new experience, enabling him to act on a much higher level than his work as a circus acrobat. Search above to list available cemeteries. She was 40, Brynner was 21; it was a mutually beneficial relationship,[clarification needed] and the two became lifelong friends. She died on December 13, 1967 in New York City, New York, USA. [7] Brynner played his guitar in Russian nightclubs in Paris, sometimes accompanying his sister, playing Russian and gypsy songs. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. We have set your language to He was incredibly proud of the fact that he got an Academy Award, and it was a significant film in his life. In 1985, he received a Special Tony Award honoring his 4,625 performances in The King and I. "Bryner, Vera (d. 1967) 541593), Record Group 21: Records of District Courts of the United States, 16852004, filed June 4, 1943 Jump up ^ Some sources cite July 7, 1915 as his date of birth, though Brynner himself always gave the 1920 date in immigration and naturalization documents. He also did some modeling work and was photographed nude by George Platt Lynes.[28][26]. June 4, 1978. She was an actress, known for NBC Television Opera Theatre (1949), The Kate Smith Hour (1950) and The Kate Smith Evening Hour (1951). His father initially tried to prepare his son for a management position at their family business, but changed his mind after watching several acting lessons and witnessing Brynner's happiness. Aware he was dying, Brynner gave an interview on Good Morning America discussing the dangers of smoking and expressing his desire to make an anti-smoking commercial. - ?) , , . "Brynner" redirects here. She died on December 13, 1967 in New York City, New York, USA. He also did some modeling work and was photographed nude by George Platt Lynes. Please reset your password. He regularly returned to Vladivostok, the city of his father's birth, for the "Pacific Meridian" Film Festival. . Mike Takashima Invitation to a Gunfighter Jules Gaspard d'Estaing 1965 Morituri Captain Mueller 1966 Cast a Giant Shadow Asher Gonen The Poppy Is Also a Flower Colonel Salem (also titled Danger Grows Wild) Return of the Seven Chris Triple Cross Baron Von Grunen 1967 The Double Man Dan Slater/ Kalmer The Long Duel Sultan 1968 Villa Rides Pancho Villa 1969 The File of the Golden Goose Peter Novak Battle of Neretva Vlado The Madwoman of Chaillot The Chairman 1970 Adis, Sabata Sabata/ Indio Black 1971 The Light at the Edge of the World Jonathan Kongre Romance of a Horsethief Captain Stoloff Catlow Catlow 1972 Fuzz The Deaf Man 1973 Night Flight from Moscow Col. Alexei Vlassov Westworld The Gunslinger 1975 The Ultimate Warrior Carson 1976 Futureworld The Gunslinger Death Rage Peter Marciani Short subjects On Location with Westworld (1973) Lost to the Revolution (1980) (narrator) Select stage work[edit], Twelfth Night (1941) (Broadway) Lute Song (1946) (Broadway and US national tour) The King and I (1951) (Broadway and US national tour) Home Sweet Homer (1976) (Broadway) The King and I (1977) (Broadway, London and US national tour) The King and I (1985) (Broadway) References[edit], ^ Jump up to: a b Record of Yul Brynner, #108-18-2984. Vera (Borisovna) Bryner was the sister of Yul Brynner (who added a 2nd 'n' to the last name). New York: Taschen, 2000. Further reading[edit], Capua, Michelangelo (2006). Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Katerina Kornakova gave Brynner his first professional acting lessons by showing him scenes from her repertoire at Moscow Art Theatre, and instructing him how to respond to her lines using his voice tone and body language. Meanwhile, Brynner and the American Cancer Society created a public service announcement using a clip from the Good Morning America interview. Comment: Vera Brynner - Russian Gypsy Folk Songs - Kapp Records Catalog Number - KL-1116 , Format and Notes - LP, Album, Mono - discogs.com release ID - 4321713 , Vinyl Condition - Very Good (VG), Jacket/Sleeve Condition - Very Good Plus (VG+) Died Dec 13, 1967, age 51, in New York, NY; sister of Yul Brynner (actor); m. Roy Raymond. " ". He had little acting work during the next few years[16] but among other acting stints he co-starred in a 1946 production of Lute Song with Mary Martin. [2] He was best known for his portrayal of the King of Siam in the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical The King and I, for which he won two Tony Awards and an Academy Award for the film version; he played the role 4,625 times on stage. Ex-partner of Private The email does not appear to be a valid email address. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. MGM cast Brynner as one of The Brothers Karamazov (1958), which was another commercial success. Yuliy Borisovich Briner best known as Yul Brynner was born on 11 July 1920, in Vladivostok, Far Eastern Republic (present-day Primorsky Krai, Russia). There was an error deleting this problem. In 1941 he debuted in New York as Fabian in Twelfth Night (billed as Youl Bryner). Brynner was introduced to Michael Chekhov on the recommendation from his father's second wife, actress Katerina Ivanovna Kornakova who was a former acting partner of Chekhov at the Moscow Art Theatre.[26]. He recalled that, as he was finding success as a director on television, he was reluctant to go back on the stage. , , . Because each style has its own formatting nuances that evolve over time and not all information is available for every reference entry or article, Encyclopedia.com cannot guarantee each citation it generates. Keaton tambm conhecido pelo filme Mr. Brother of Vera Brynner Yul Brynner was an actor known for his roles in 'The King and I,' 'The Ten Commandments' and 'The Magnificent Seven.' This is a carousel with slides. "Yul Brynner biography". Vera Brynner - Katiusha - HI-FIRussian Gypsy Folk P. 1959COPYRIGHT - DERECHOS DE AUTOR -MSICA EXCLUSIVA POR SUS AUTORESY SELLO DISCOGRFICO Born September 20, 1878, in Baltimore, MD; died November 25, 1968, in Bound Brook, NJ; son of Upton Beall (a traveling sales, Personal Brynner had begun smoking heavily at age 12. : Jan 21, 2013 103871491 # Grave. He regularly returns to Vladivostok, the city of his father's birth, for the "Pacific Meridian" Film Festival. ^ Jump up to: a b c United States Declaration of Intent (Document No. This is the text that will appear on the about page and should be a description of what this topic is. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. [21][22][23] Brynner reprised his "Shall We Dance?" Brynner and Jacqueline adopted two Vietnamese children: Mia (1974) and Melody (1975). This biography takes readers through Brynner's formative years in Russia, France and China and describes his journey from sweeping stages in Parisian theaters to a versatile career in theater,. She was well known for her high pitched soprano voice. *NOTE (from member):Vera had one child, Laura, not Irina. [45] He then made a cameo in Goodbye Again (1961). Prior to his death, with the help of the American Cancer Society, Brynner created a public service announcement using a clip from the Good Morning America interview. Failed to delete memorial. Exclusively on @StarE. . [16][11], In 1940, speaking little English, Brynner and his mother immigrated to the United States aboard the President Cleveland, departing from Kobe, Japan, arriving in San Francisco on October 25, 1940. The King and I is certainly a product of the 1950s (its often been criticized for glorifying colonialism and exoticizing Eastern cultures), but the Kings sentiment is timeless as are the films sumptuous visuals, Roger and Hammersteins instantly memorable songs, and Brynners iconic performance. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. [11][12][13][14], Later in his life, Brynner humorously enjoyed telling tall tales and exaggerating his background and early life for the press, claiming that he was born Taidje Khan of a Mongol father and Roma mother on the Russian island of Sakhalin. Please enter your email and password to sign in. For the fictional Jamaican bobsledder, see. Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography. About 25 years after Brynner's death, Victoria would go on to publish a collection of her father's photographs, saying that the photographs were a noteworthy addition to Brynner's . Brynner appeared in drag (as a torch singer) in an unbilled role in the Peter Sellers comedy The Magic Christian (1969). Morituri (1965), opposite Marlon Brando, failed to reverse the series of unsuccessful movies. [13] At the same time, he studied acting in Connecticut with the Russian teacher Michael Chekhov. 51. External links[edit], Wikimedia Commons has media related to Yul Brynner. Find Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok profiles, images and more on IDCrawl - free people search website. (Go to FathomEvents.com for tickets.) One day, while buying opium from a local dealer, Brynner met Jean Cocteau (1889-1963) and the two became lifelong friends. A system error has occurred. In his early period in Europe he often played and sang gypsy songs in Parisian nightclubs with Aliosha Dimitrievitch. Such extensive traveling contributed to his exposure to a variety of cultural experiences and enriched his creativity. [17][18], In 1922, after the formation of the Soviet Union, Yul's father Boris Briner was required to relinquish his Swiss citizenship and all family members were made Soviet citizens. She later taught voice in New York. Personal , , ". Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Housed in an 8,000 square foot warehouse that currently holds over 2 million records, Craig and his talented, dedicated staff serve music lovers in more than 60 countries. Brynner supported her financially. Jump up ^ "'Lost' actor stars in West End's 'King'". Brynner correctly guessed that television was a growing industry and planned to give up his modest theatrical career. 2- (-??) Sir Daniel Michael Blake Day-Lewis, Kt (Londres, 29 de abril de 1957) um ator britnico, com dupla nacionalidade (ingls e irlands).Nascido e criado em Londres, filho de um poeta e de uma atriz, destacou-se no palco do National Youth Theatre, antes de ser aceito na Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, na qual estudou por trs anos.Apesar de sua educao e formao tradicional no Bristol . He also appeared in the 1956 film version, for which he won an Academy Award as Best Actor and in a short-lived TV version (Anna and the King) on CBS in 1972. Born on July 11, 1920 in Switzerland, Yul Brynner started his career as actor (1920-1985) . Try again later. segment with Patricia Morison on the TV special General Foods 25th Anniversary Show: A Salute to Rodgers and Hammerstein, broadcast March 28, 1954 on all four American TV networks of the time. The New York Times. United States Declaration of Intent (Document No. " " " " "". This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. The Washington Post, December 6, 1984, p. B13. How Did I Get to Be 70 When I'm 35 Inside? Anyone can read what you share. [42], Brynner tried comedy with two films directed by Stanley Donen: Once More, with Feeling! He is also remembered as Rameses II in the 1956 Cecil B. DeMille blockbuster The Ten Commandments, General Bounine in the 1956 film Anastasia and Chris Adams in The Magnificent Seven. Jump up ^ Capua, pp. [48] His third marriage broke up, reportedly owing to his 1980 announcement that he would continue in the role of the King for another long tour and Broadway run, as well as his affairs with female fans and his neglect of his wife and children. Many years later, Katerina Kornakova would help Brynner with her letter of recommendation asking Michael Chekhov to employ him in his theatre company in America. However, it was hugely popular in Europe and has had enduring popularity. Career Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. His father's extramarital connection forced him to entrust his children to his mother, who relocated the family to Harbin, Manchuria. Sister: Vera Brynner (bio by: Debbie), Burial: Saint Robert Churchyard Luze Departement d'Indre-et-Loire Centre, France Plot: Grave located in the pasture behind Saint Michal Abbey de Bos Aubry, Maintained by: Find A Grave Record added: May 28, 1998 Find A Grave Memorial# 2966, (: Yul Brynner, : ; 11 1920, - 10 1985, ) ( ) . Lark lived with her mother and Brynner supported her financially. Soon Brynner found a job as a radio commentator delivering war propaganda in French and Russian at the Voice of America radio station. In it, Brynner appeared as Fabian and delivered only a few lines in his broken English with a noticeable Russian accent. Yul Brynner, better known by her family name Yuliy Borisovich Briner, was a popular Russian actor (1920-1985). A spate of other memorable film roles followed the pharaoh in The Ten Commandments, a heroic gunslinger in The Magnificent Seven but when Brynner began to age of out of his leading-man phase, he returned to the part that made him a star. Check out Vera Brynner's Bio Now His mother, Marousia Dimitrievna (ne Blagovidova), came from the intelligentsia and studied to be an actress and singer. Yul Brynner began acting and modeling in his twenties and early in his career he was photographed nude by George Platt Lynes. His second wife, from 1960 to 1967, Doris Kleiner, was a Chilean model whom he married on the set during shooting of The Magnificent Seven in 1960. Bowker Company, 1976; ISBN 0-8352-0453-7 Jump up ^ Yul Brynner profile at elsur.cl ^ Jump up to: a b Capua, Michelangelo (2006). Sorry! Vera Bryner was born on January 17, 1916 in Vladivostok, Russian Empire [now Russia]. Half brother of Ekaterina Bryner. In September 1983, Brynner found a lump on his vocal cords. Born February 1,, Bryn athyn College of the New Church: Tabular Data, Bryn Athyn College of the New Church: Narrative Description, Bryman College (Ontario): Narrative Description, Bryman College (City of Industry): Tabular Data, Bryman College (City of Industry): Narrative Description, https://www.encyclopedia.com/women/dictionaries-thesauruses-pictures-and-press-releases/bryner-vera-d-1967. He had lost his tax exemption as an American resident abroad by working too long in the U.S. and would have been bankrupted by his tax and penalty debt. In 1951 Brynner shaved his head for his role in The King and I. . All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. [8][9] Boris Briner's work required extensive travel, and in 1923 he fell in love with an actress, Katya Kornukova, at the Moscow Art Theatre, and soon after abandoned his family. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Whatever you do, just don't smoke. In 1927, Brynner, with his mother and his elder sister, Vera (January 17, 1916 - December 13, 1967), emigrated from Vladivostok, Russia to Harbin, China. In his early period in Europe, he often played and sang gypsy songs in Parisian nightclubs with Aliosha Dimitrievitch. [2], Brynner enjoyed a hit with Return of the Seven (1966), reprising his role from the original. Wife of Roy Raymond At that time, Brynner was a student at a lyceum in Paris, where he studied French. At the height of his career, Brynner was voted by exhibitors as among the most popular stars at the box office: On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. She was married to Roy Raymond and Valentin Pavlovsky. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Name variations: Vera Brynner. [29][30] In January 1985, nine months before his death, the tour reached New York for a farewell Broadway run. Jump up ^ Yacowar, Maurice (1999). He was also a resident of Russia and a Cancerian by birth. Born August 31, 1908, in Fresno, CA; died of cancer May 18, 1981, in Fresno, CA; son of Armenak (a Presbyterian preacher an, Sinclair, Upton The PSA showed him expressing his desire to make an anti-smoking commercial after discovering how sick he was, and that his death was imminent. The job helped to start adding English to the list of languages he spoke, which included French, Japanese, Hungarian, and some Russian. I had the opportunity to speak to one of the producers on it. VERA BRYNNER. Half sister of Ekaterina Bryner. Had 1 child, Irina. Brynner's shaven head was unusual at the time and his striking appearance helped to give him an exotic appeal. Brynner's shaved head was very unusual at the time and his striking appearance helped to give him an iconic appeal. Within the Cite this article tool, pick a style to see how all available information looks when formatted according to that style. Aware he was dying, Brynner gave an interview on Good Morning America discussing the dangers of smoking and expressing his desire to make an anti-smoking commercial. In 2006, Rock wrote a book about his father and his family history titled Empire and Odyssey: The Brynners in Far East Russia and Beyond. Searching to find out more about Vera Brynner? Vera Brynner has appeared. Dictionary of Women Worldwide: 25,000 Women Through the Ages. He worked in the TV series, "Mr. Jones and His Neighbors" and then starred with his wife, Virginia Gilmore, in the first TV talk show, "Mr. and Mrs." In 1950 he was the director of a children's puppet show on CBS, "Life with Snarky Parker." [59][60] Brynner was cremated and his ashes were buried in the grounds of the Saint-Michel-de-Bois-Aubry Orthodox monastery, near Luz, between Tours and Poitiers in France.[61]. October 20, 2013. After initial success, he continued performing at various Parisian nightclubs, sometimes accompanying his sister, playing and singing Russian and Roma songs. [19] Some fans shaved off their hair to emulate him,[20] and a shaved head was often referred to as the "Yul Brynner look". ^ Jump up to: a b Brynner, Rock. English Yul Brynner was born Yuliy Borisovich Briner on July 11, 1920, in the city of Vladivostok. Vera died to breast cancer in New York City. Brynner is one of only ten people who have won both a Tony and an Academy Award for the same role. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. 1960 -1967 , '. Cite this article Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography. In 1949 Brynner made his film debut in Port of New York, his only film with his natural head of hair. He was the son of Boris Bryner, a Swiss-Mongolian engineer and inventor, and Marousia Blagavidova, the daughter of a Russian doctor. But of all her experiences, The King and I holds a special place in Victorias heart. Neither film was particularly popular; nor was Invitation to a Gunfighter (1964), a western. His last performance marked the 4,633rd time he had played the role of the King. We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous actor (1920-1985) , , - , , , . Yul Brynner created many myths about himself, among them that he was born of a gypsy and a Mongolian Prince. ). Jump up ^ Seiler, Michael. Try again later. 2019Encyclopedia.com | All rights reserved. Once he read the script, however, he was fascinated by the character of the King and was eager to perform in the project. This browser does not support getting your location. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Archive.org. [11], In 1933, fearing a war between China and Japan, Brynner, with sister Vera and their mother, moved to Paris. ." [6] He occasionally referred to himself as Julius Briner,[1] Jules Bryner, or Youl Bryner. Vera Brynner was born on 1916. His daughter Victoria put together Yul Brynner: Photographer (ISBN 0-8109-3144-3) a collection of his photographs of family, friends, and fellow actors, as well as those he took while serving as a UN special consultant on refugees. Matthew David McConaughey ( IPA: [mju devd mknhe]; Uvalde, 4 novembre 1969) un attore, regista e produttore cinematografico statunitense . Vera Bryner was born on January 17, 1916 in Vladivostok, Russian Empire [now Russia]. [15] He occasionally referred to himself as Julius Briner,[5] Jules Bryner or Youl Bryner. She died on December 13, 1967 in New York City, New York, USA. The first house that he ever owned was the Manoir de Cricqueboeuf, a sixteenth-century manor house that he and Jacqueline purchased. [8] He had Swiss-German, Russian, Buryat (Mongol) and purported Romani ancestry. His remains are interred in France on the grounds of the Saint-Michel-de-Bois-Aubry Russian Orthodox monastery near Luz between Tours and Poitiers. On September 28, 2012, a 2.4-m-tall statue was inaugurated at Yul Brynner Park, in front of the home where Brynner was born at Aleutskaya St. No. She recorded one record album, singing Russian Romances, gypsy and folk songs in Russian. In 1956, Brynner received the National Board of Review Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Rameses II in the Cecil B. DeMille epic The Ten Commandments and General Bounine in Anastasia. [citation needed] Other[edit], The cottage at his childhood country home, at Sidimi, near Vladivostok, is a family museum. Therefore, that information is unavailable for most Encyclopedia.com content. 1 , . Yul's mother took his elder sister, Vera (January 17, 1916 - December 13, 1967), and him to Harbin, China, where they attended a school run by the YMCA. Age, Biography and Wiki Rock Brynner (Yul Brynner Jr.) was born on 23 December, 1946 in 1946, is an Actor, Miscellaneous. [12] Career[edit], During World War II, Brynner worked as a French-speaking radio announcer and commentator for the US Office of War Information, broadcasting propaganda to occupied France. Retrieved February 23, 2023 from Encyclopedia.com: https://www.encyclopedia.com/women/dictionaries-thesauruses-pictures-and-press-releases/bryner-vera-d-1967. To see more, along with Victorias own photographs, visit her Instagram. 15157 Jump up ^ Rosenfeld, Megan. Bryner, Vera (d. 1967) American lyric soprano. I mean, the actors ego, I dont know, she says with a laugh. Jump up ^ tv.com. When she settled down in New York City, she tried to start a singing career. Learn more about merges. He did Escape from Zahrain (1962), with Ronald Neame as director, and Taras Bulba (1962), with Tony Curtis for J. Lee Thompson. " ". To use this feature, use a newer browser. Addresses Dictionary of Women Worldwide: 25,000 Women Through the Ages. McFarland. Brynner wrote Bring Forth the Children: A Journey to the Forgotten People of Europe and the Middle East (1960) with photographs by himself and Magnum photographer Inge Morath and also The Yul Brynner Cookbook: Food Fit for the King and You (1983 ISBN 0-8128-2882-8). And then when he did it on Broadway, and he did it in London in the theater, I spent a lot of time seeing it over and over again So I know every word, every lyric!. The daughter of Brynner and Chilean model Doris Kleiner, Victoria had a uniquely glamorous childhood: Her godmother was Elizabeth Taylor, her mother's best friend was Audrey Hepburn, and her. 1920. This advertisement is now featured in the Body Worlds exhibition. He won the 1956 Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of the King of Siam in The King and I and made the "Top 10 Stars of the Year" list in both 1957 and 1958. [9] Brynner felt a strong personal connection to the Romani people and in 1977 he was named honorary president of the International Romani Union, a title that he kept until his death. He had stayed too long in the United States meaning he would be bankrupted by his tax and penalty debts imposed by the Internal Revenue Service.[48]. Therefore, its best to use Encyclopedia.com citations as a starting point before checking the style against your school or publications requirements and the most-recent information available at these sites: http://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/tools_citationguide.html. In 1960, he married Doris Kleiner. He played the titular role of The Ultimate Warrior (1975) and starred with Barbara Bouchet in Death Rage (1976). He also occasionally referred to himself as Julius Briner, Jules Bryner, or Youl Bryner. Content on this page is contributed by editors who belong to our editorial community. Ex-wife of Valentin Pavlovsky Brynner married four times, his first three marriages ending in divorce. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. [citation needed]. [30], Brynner's role as King Mongkut in The King and I (4,625 times on stage) became his best-known role. Besides his Tony and Oscar awards, Brynner is a recipient of the presitigious Connor Award, given by the brothers of the Phi Alpha Tau fraternity based out of Emerson College in Boston and has a star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His second wife, from 1960 to 1967, Doris Kleiner, was a Chilean model whom he married on the set during shooting of The Magnificent Seven in 1960. Portrait of Vera Brynner, an opera singer who performed with the Central City Opera as Saffi in the 1957 production of "The Gypsy Baron." Dates : 1957 Found in: Special Collections and Archives / M123, Central City Opera House Association Records / Photographs / Box 38: People, Lee Bowman-Solen Burry / Brynner, Vera Among his final feature film appearances were in Michael Crichton's Westworld (1973) and its sequel Futureworld (1976). , . Brynner was an accomplished guitarist. Cocteau introduced Brynner to Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dal, Marcel Marceau, Jean Marais, and the bohemian milieu of Paris. She was previously married to Roy Raymond and Valentin Pavlovsky. (1948 -. Encyclopedia.com. In 1924, Yul's father divorced his mother and continued to support her and his children. He also had a strong personal connection to the Romani people, thanks to his close association with the Dmitrievitch family, with whom he performed in Paris night clubs in the 1930s. (1956 . Yul Brynner was a Russian-born film and stage actor well known for his distinctive shaved head and for his roles as the King of Siam in the musical 'The King and I' in 1956 for which he won a Best Actor Academy Award, and as Chris Adams, the leader of the pack in 'The Magnificent Seven' in 1960.. Search Amazon for Yul Brynner. In 1941, Brynner performed as a singer and guitar player at the "Blue Angel" club in New York. He sang some of those same songs in the film The Brothers Karamazov. They had one child, Victoria Brynner (born November 1962), whose godmother was Audrey Hepburn. Dictionary of Women Worldwide: 25,000 Women Through the Ages If I could take back that smoking, we wouldn't be talking about any cancer. His father, Boris Yuliyevich Bryner, was a mining engineer whose father, Jules Bryner, was Swiss, and whose mother, Natalya Iosifovna Kurkutova, was a native of Irkutsk and was partly of Buryat ancestry. 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