Yul Brynner
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Summary
Yul Brynner was born on July 11, 1920[1], in Vladivostok[2]. He died on October 10, 1985[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a film actor[5], television director[6], photographer[7], writer[8], and musician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.33% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63,139 views/month, #3,349 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Royal abbey of Saint-Michel de Bois-Aubry[11]
- Spouse: Virginia Gilmore[12]
- Child: Victoria Brynner[13]
- Country of citizenship: Far Eastern Republic[14], United States[15], Switzerland[16]
- Occupation: stage actor[17], actor[18], television actor[19], acrobat[20], model[21], circus performer[22], singer[23], director[24]
- Educated at: World Alliance of YMCAs[25]
- Award received: Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical[26], Academy Award for Best Actor[27], National Board of Review Award for Best Actor[28], Special Tony Award[29], Grammy Hall of Fame[30], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[31], Tony Awards[32]
- Religion or worldview: Eastern Orthodox Church[33]
- Sex or gender: male[34]
- Commons category: Yul Brynner[35]
- Unmarried partner: Marlene Dietrich[36]
- Archives at: Swiss Film Archive[37]
- Cause of death: lung cancer[38]
- Sport: acrobatics[39]
- Family name: Brynner[40]
- Given name: Yuly[41]
- Commons gallery: Yul Brynner[42]
- Student of: Michael Chekhov[43]
- Manner of death: natural causes[44]
- Described by source: Larousse Encyclopedia online[45]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Actor[46], Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy[47], Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical[48]
Why It Matters
Yul Brynner has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 55 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was Yul Brynner born?
Yul Brynner's place of birth was Vladivostok[2].
Where did Yul Brynner die?
Yul Brynner passed away in New York City[4].
Who was Yul Brynner married to?
Yul Brynner's spouses include Virginia Gilmore[12].
What did Yul Brynner do for work?
Yul Brynner worked as a film actor[5], television director[6], photographer[7], writer[8], and musician[9].
Where did Yul Brynner go to school?
Yul Brynner was educated at World Alliance of YMCAs[25].
What awards did Yul Brynner receive?
Honors received include Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical[26], Academy Award for Best Actor[27], National Board of Review Award for Best Actor[28], and Special Tony Award[29].