Yul Brynner (July 11, 1920 – October 10, 1985) was a Russian-born American actor of stage and film. He was best known for his portrayal of Mongkut, king of Siam, in the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical ...

Yul Brynner remains one of the most towering icons of cinema even decades after he was active, leaving behind a legacy of many incredible films. Perhaps the most prolific Russian-American star of the ...

“Hearst Magazines and Verizon Media may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below.” The history: Starting with his most famous role—King Mongkut of Siam in The King and I, on ...

There is only one Yul Brynner. No other actor had his looks, his range of talents, his energy, and his capacity to draw others into the spell of his charm. A true sophisticate of deliberately ...

When Steven Yeun, a Korean American, was nominated Monday for an Oscar for his performance in “Minari,” The Times and others declared he had made history as the first Asian American nominee in the ...

Back in 1960, Yul Brynner starred in the iconic Western remake of Seven Samurai, The Magnificent Seven. The King and I star had a major say in casting decisions and pushed for Steve McQueen. However, ...

“Hearst Magazines and Verizon Media may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below.” The history: Starting with his most famous role—King Mongkut of Siam in The King and I, on ...

The history: Starting with his most famous role—King Mongkut of Siam in The King and I, on Broadway and in the film—Yul Brynner cut a majestic figure: handsome and irresistible, with a fascinating (if ...