Yul Brynner
Birth Place: Vladivostok, USSR
Latest News on Yul Brynner:
New Performances on Sale For ANASTASIA in Sydney (Dec 9, 2025)
Review Roundup: CHESS Revival Officially Opens on Broadway (Nov 16, 2025)
Review Roundup: THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Opens on Broadway (Nov 9, 2025)
New Performances on Sale For ANASTASIA in Sydney (Dec 9, 2025)
Review Roundup: CHESS Revival Officially Opens on Broadway (Nov 16, 2025)
Review Roundup: THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Opens on Broadway (Nov 9, 2025)
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1951
The King of Siam
The King
The King of Siam
The King
Productions
Movies
Port of New York
[ 1949 ] Paul Vicola
[ 1949 ] Paul Vicola
Anastasia
[ 1956 ] General Sergei Pavlovich Bounine
[ 1956 ] General Sergei Pavlovich Bounine
The King and I
[ 1956 ] King Mongkut of Siam
[ 1956 ] King Mongkut of Siam
The Ten Commandments
[ 1956 ] Rameses
[ 1956 ] Rameses
The Brothers Karamazov
[ 1958 ] Dmitri Karamazov
[ 1958 ] Dmitri Karamazov
The Buccaneer
[ 1958 ] Jean Lafitte
[ 1958 ] Jean Lafitte
The Journey
[ 1959 ] Major Surov
[ 1959 ] Major Surov
Solomon and Sheba
[ 1959 ] Solomon
[ 1959 ] Solomon
The Magnificent Seven
[ 1960 ] Chris Larabee Adams
[ 1960 ] Chris Larabee Adams
Surprise Package
[ 1960 ] Nico March
[ 1960 ] Nico March
Once More, with Feeling!
[ 1960 ] Victor Fabian
[ 1960 ] Victor Fabian
Escape from Zahrain
[ 1962 ] Sharif
[ 1962 ] Sharif
Kings of the Sun
[ 1963 ] Chief Black Eagle
[ 1963 ] Chief Black Eagle
Morituri
[ 1965 ] Captain Mueller
[ 1965 ] Captain Mueller
Triple Cross
[ 1966 ] Baron Von Grunen
[ 1966 ] Baron Von Grunen
Return of the Seven
[ 1966 ] Chris
[ 1966 ] Chris
The Double Man
[ 1967 ] Dan Slater, Kalmar
[ 1967 ] Dan Slater, Kalmar
The Long Duel
[ 1967 ] Sultan
[ 1967 ] Sultan
Villa Rides
[ 1968 ] Pancho Villa
[ 1968 ] Pancho Villa
The File of the Golden Goose
[ 1969 ] Peter Novak
[ 1969 ] Peter Novak
The Madwoman of Chaillot
[ 1969 ] The Chairman
[ 1969 ] The Chairman
The Battle of Neretva
[ 1969 ] Vlado
[ 1969 ] Vlado
Adiós, Sabata
[ 1970 ] Sabata, Indio Black
[ 1970 ] Sabata, Indio Black
Romance of a Horsethief
[ 1971 ] Captain Stoloff
[ 1971 ] Captain Stoloff
Catlow
[ 1971 ] Catlow
[ 1971 ] Catlow
The Light at the Edge of the World
[ 1971 ] Kongre
[ 1971 ] Kongre
Fuzz
[ 1972 ] The Deaf Man
[ 1972 ] The Deaf Man
Westworld
[ 1973 ] Gunslinger
[ 1973 ] Gunslinger
The Ultimate Warrior
[ 1975 ] Carson
[ 1975 ] Carson
Death Rage
[ 1976 ] Peter Marciani
[ 1976 ] Peter Marciani
Futureworld
[ 1976 ] The Gunslinger
[ 1976 ] The Gunslinger
Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama League Awards - 1985 - Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre
Yul Brynner
winner
Tony Awards - 1985 - Special Tony Award
Yul Brynner, The King and I
Drama Desk Awards - 1977 - Outstanding Actor - Musical
Yul Brynner, The King and I
winner
Tony Awards - 1952 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Yul Brynner, The King and I
Videos
Video: Josh Gad Praises Leslie Odom, Jr.’s Aaron Burr Performance in HAMILTON
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-09-11 10:40:21
Exclusive Video: Get A First Look At THE SOUND OF MUSIC At La Mirada Theatre
by Alan Henry - 2022-04-28 14:33:46
VIDEO: On This Day, January 7 - Yul Brynner Returns To His Broadway Throne in THE KING AND I
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-01-07 16:38:11
VIDEO: On This Day, September 13- Yul Brynner Plays 4,000 Performances in THE KING AND I
by A.A. Cristi - 2017-09-13 00:01:00
VIDEO: Viola Davis Pays Tribute to August Wilson in Moving Acceptance Speech
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-02-27 08:01:13
VIDEO: First Look - Denzel Washington Stars in MAGNIFICENT SEVEN Reboot
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-04-20 08:35:03
STAGE TUBE: From One Anna to Another- 100 Year-Old Patricia Morison Sings for Kelli O'Hara
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-07-30 09:52:37
TV Exclusive: Joshua Ellis Shares True Stories of a Broadway Press Agent in CALL MY PUBLICIST!
by Randy Rainbow - 2015-04-26 15:00:01
News
New Performances on Sale For ANASTASIA in Sydney
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2025
Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday for new performances of the highly-anticipated major musical ANASTASIA, which will open at Sydney's Lyric Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2025
Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday for new performances of the highly-anticipated major musical ANASTASIA, which will open at Sydney's Lyric Theatre.
Photos: STROKE OF GENIUS: HIRSCHFELD AT THE ALGONQUIN Opens in the Oak Room
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Sep 9, 2025
“Strokes of Genius: Hirschfeld at the Algonquin” will be on exhibition in the hotel’s legendary Oak Room, September 9 – 20, daily from noon – 7PM. BroadwayWorld got a preview of the exhibit and you can check out photos here!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Sep 9, 2025
“Strokes of Genius: Hirschfeld at the Algonquin” will be on exhibition in the hotel’s legendary Oak Room, September 9 – 20, daily from noon – 7PM. BroadwayWorld got a preview of the exhibit and you can check out photos here!
STROKES OF GENIUS: HIRSCHFELD AT THE ALGONQUIN Set for September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2025
The Al Hirschfeld Foundation will join forces with Helicline Fine Art and The Algonquin Hotel, Autograph Collection for a new exhibition of artwork by the legendary artist Al Hirschfeld. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2025
The Al Hirschfeld Foundation will join forces with Helicline Fine Art and The Algonquin Hotel, Autograph Collection for a new exhibition of artwork by the legendary artist Al Hirschfeld. Learn more!
Photos: Highlights from LAURA AND LINDA BENANTI: MOTHERS KNOW BEST at 54 Below
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jul 19, 2025
Tony Award winner Laura Benanti joins forces with her mother, Linda, in a touchingly humorous show about mother-daugher relationships. The final performance is Saturday July 19 at 7 pm
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jul 19, 2025
Tony Award winner Laura Benanti joins forces with her mother, Linda, in a touchingly humorous show about mother-daugher relationships. The final performance is Saturday July 19 at 7 pm
BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup " July 14 to 20, 2025
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jul 14, 2025
Looking for a fun show to see this week? NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including free outdoor summer concerts and plenty of top-notch music.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jul 14, 2025
Looking for a fun show to see this week? NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including free outdoor summer concerts and plenty of top-notch music.
Laura & Linda Benanti and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2025
Next week, 54 BELOW, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Laura and Linda Benanti, and more! See the full lineup here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2025
Next week, 54 BELOW, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Laura and Linda Benanti, and more! See the full lineup here!
Best Cabaret in July 2025: Laverne Cox, Adam Pascal, Anthony Rapp & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jul 1, 2025
See some of the biggest names performing at cabaret venues this month - at a range of budget points. See stars including the original Mark and Roger from RENT (Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp), Laverne Cox, jazz stars, comedians and more.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jul 1, 2025
See some of the biggest names performing at cabaret venues this month - at a range of budget points. See stars including the original Mark and Roger from RENT (Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp), Laverne Cox, jazz stars, comedians and more.
Tickets on Sale This Week For ANASTASIA in Sydney
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2025
Tickets go on sale this week for the highly-anticipated major musical ANASTASIA, which will open at Sydney’s Lyric Theatre in April 2026. Learn more about the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2025
Tickets go on sale this week for the highly-anticipated major musical ANASTASIA, which will open at Sydney’s Lyric Theatre in April 2026. Learn more about the show here!
Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Theatre 29
by Charlie Thomas - Apr 23, 2025
Twenty-two years ago, director Charles Harvey mounted a production of Jesus Christ Superstar that was met with protests from the local church. Five years ago, he began a newer version, only to be shut down by COVID.
by Charlie Thomas - Apr 23, 2025
Twenty-two years ago, director Charles Harvey mounted a production of Jesus Christ Superstar that was met with protests from the local church. Five years ago, he began a newer version, only to be shut down by COVID.
Muny Tributes To Ken Page Include Naming Of Theatre Awards And New Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2025
The Muny will honor St. Louis theatre legend Ken Page by renaming the St. Louis High School Musical Theatre Awards, dedicating a new stage in his name and inducting him into the Muny Hall of Fame.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2025
The Muny will honor St. Louis theatre legend Ken Page by renaming the St. Louis High School Musical Theatre Awards, dedicating a new stage in his name and inducting him into the Muny Hall of Fame.
ANASTASIA Musical to Premiere in Australia in 2025
by Joshua Wright - Apr 1, 2025
Opera Australia, in partnership with Crossroads Live, will bring the Broadway hit musical ANASTASIA, will have its Australian premiere at the Regent Theatre in Melbourne in December 2025 before touring to Perth and Sydney in 2026.
by Joshua Wright - Apr 1, 2025
Opera Australia, in partnership with Crossroads Live, will bring the Broadway hit musical ANASTASIA, will have its Australian premiere at the Regent Theatre in Melbourne in December 2025 before touring to Perth and Sydney in 2026.
Interview: Gerard Alessandrini talks spoofing Sondheim and more in FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: MERRILY WE STOLE A SONG
by R. Scott Reedy - Feb 5, 2025
Writer and director Gerard Alessandrini, the comedy mastermind behind “Forbidden Broadway,” has long taken his own Broadway fandom one step further, though, creating iconic parodies of stars like Ethel Merman, Mary Martin, Carol Channing, Liza Minnelli, Yul Brynner, Patti LuPone, Chita Rivera, Mandy Patinkin, and Bernadette Peters and shows including “Hello, Dolly!” “The King & I,” “Annie,” “The Phantom of the Opera,” “The Lion King,” and “Wicked.”
by R. Scott Reedy - Feb 5, 2025
Writer and director Gerard Alessandrini, the comedy mastermind behind “Forbidden Broadway,” has long taken his own Broadway fandom one step further, though, creating iconic parodies of stars like Ethel Merman, Mary Martin, Carol Channing, Liza Minnelli, Yul Brynner, Patti LuPone, Chita Rivera, Mandy Patinkin, and Bernadette Peters and shows including “Hello, Dolly!” “The King & I,” “Annie,” “The Phantom of the Opera,” “The Lion King,” and “Wicked.”
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Yul Brynner been in?
Yul Brynner has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.
How many West End shows has Yul Brynner been in?
Yul Brynner has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
What was Yul Brynner's first West End show?
Yul Brynner's first West End show was The King and I which opened in 1979
What awards has Yul Brynner been nominated for?
Yul Brynner has been nominated for several awards throughout his career in the Broadway industry. Some of his notable nominations include the Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre at the Drama League Awards, the Special Tony Award at the Tony Awards for his role in "The King and I," the Outstanding Actor - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "The King and I," and the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "The King and I."
What awards has Yul Brynner won?
Yul Brynner has won several awards for his work in the Broadway musical "The King and I." He received the Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre award from the Drama League Awards. He also won a Special Tony Award and the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Tony Award for his portrayal of the King in "The King and I."
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