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Yul Brynner

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Yuliy Borisovich Briner, known better by his stage name Yul Brynner, was Russian-born American actor, model, and photographer. Born in 1920 in the short-lived Far Eastern Republic, Brynner was encouraged to pursue acting at a young age by his stepmother. In 1940, he arrived in the United States, where he made his professional stage debut in 1941 in a Broadway production of the Shakespeare playTwelfth Night. During the Second World War, he was employed by the Voice of America radio station, where he presented war propaganda in Russian and French. His first screen role was in the 1949 dramaPort of New York. In 1951, he premiered as King Mongkut in the stage musicalThe King and I. This would become his best-known role, with Brynner playing King Mongkut a total of 4,625 times on stage, as well as in film and television adaptations. His signature shaved head appearance was a result of the success of this role. In addition to his prolific stage career, Brynner is also known for roles in Westerns such as the originalThe Magnificent SevenandWestworld. He died in 1985 of lung cancer, with some of his final work being anti-smoking commercials for the American Cancer Society. Yul Brynner can be seen using the following weapons in the following films:

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Appearances (25)

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Death Rage (Con la rabbia agli occhi) (1976) 3 Futureworld (1976) 1 Westworld (1973) 2 Catlow (1971) 3 The Light at the Edge of the World (1971) 1 Adios, Sabata (1970) 3 The Battle of Neretva (1969) 2 Villa Rides (1968) 1 Cast a Giant Shadow (1966) 1 Poppies Are Also Flowers (1966) 1 Return of the Magnificent Seven (1966) 1 Triple Cross (1966) 1 Invitation to a Gunfighter (1964) 2 Escape from Zahrain (1962) 1 The Magnificent Seven (1960) (1960) 2

Death Rage (Con la rabbia agli occhi) (1976)

Character Firearm Notes
Peter Marciani Beretta M1951 -
Peter Marciani Bolt-action sniper rifle Two different models
Peter Marciani M1 Carbine With sniper scope

Futureworld (1976)

Character Firearm Notes
Gunslinger Single Action Army Cavalry model

Westworld (1973)

Character Firearm Notes
Gunslinger Single Action Army "Cavalry" model
Gunslinger Winchester Model 1873 -

Catlow (1971)

Character Firearm Notes
Jed Catlow Remington Double Derringer With blued finish and pearl grips
Jed Catlow Single Action Army Uberti replica, "Cavalry" model
Jed Catlow Garate El Tigre -

The Light at the Edge of the World (1971)

Character Firearm Notes
Jonathan Kongre Colt 1851 Navy -

Adios, Sabata (1970)

Character Firearm Notes
Sabata/Indio Black Remington Double Derringer With brass frame and brass ring on the barrel
Sabata/Indio Black Harmonica Rifle Prop gun, visually similar to aWinchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy"
Sabata/Indio Black Single Barreled Shotgun Beretta Model 412 Folding Shotgun; visually modifid as a percussion cap rifle

The Battle of Neretva (1969)

Character Firearm Notes
Vlado Luger P 08 -
Vlado MG 42 -

Villa Rides (1968)

Character Firearm Notes
Pancho Villa Single Action Army Seen only in holster; "Cavalry" model with hard rubber grips

Cast a Giant Shadow (1966)

Character Firearm Notes
Asher Sten Mk II -

Poppies Are Also Flowers (1966)

Character Firearm Notes
Colonel Salem M1911A1 -

Return of the Magnificent Seven (1966)

Character Firearm Notes
Chris Adams Single Action Army Artillery model and Cavalry model

Triple Cross (1966)

Character Firearm Notes
Colonel Baron von Grunen Walther P38 -

Invitation to a Gunfighter (1964)

Character Firearm Notes
Jules Gaspard d'Estaing Colt 1851 Navy Continuity replica; modern replica with cartridge conversion and brass frame
Jules Gaspard d'Estaing Richards Cartridge Conversion Modern replica with cartridge conversion and loading lever removed

Escape from Zahrain (1962)

Character Firearm Notes
Sharif Thompson M1928A1 With drum magazine

The Magnificent Seven (1960) (1960)

Character Firearm Notes
Chris Adams Single Action Army -
Chris Adams Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine -