Alexa here. Yul Brynner has always been a favorite of mine, maybe because The King and I was the first musical I ever saw. Or maybe because my old Ukrainian great-grandmother swore he was the spitting image of her brother. Or maybe it was just his mellifluous voice and shiny dome. But it wasn't until I spotted the recent press on an exhibit of his photographs in New York that I was aware he was such an avid photographer.
In honor of the 25th anniversary of his death, a new, four-volume book celebrates his life in pictures. Edited by his daughter Victoria, Yul: A Photographic Journey includes four volumes: "Lifestyle", "Life On Set", "1956" (the pivotal year when he starred in The King and I, The Ten Commandments and Anastasia) and "Man of Style" (containing portraits of Brynner by famous photographers). I was most taken with his portraits of other actors. Here's a sampling. You can order a copy of the set here.
I really wish more actors would take up photography! Jeff Bridges is another example of an actor who kills time between takes with his camera. But maybe today's paparazzi culture has lessened the desire to document life on set.
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Mmmm, Yul Brynner...
Seriously, though, he had a good eye. I am liking the framing of the 2nd photo.
As far as other actors who delved into photography, Dennis Hopper did some very good work. (Supposedly he did summer art classes as a teen here in Kansas City, but there are no records confirming this.)
yeah, i love these photos. and that's an interesting theory about life on the set (and our modern all celebrity all the time culture)
i LOVE this self portrait especially.
such a great looking unique star in Hollywood history.
must have this book. i didn't even know about it so thanks for sharing!
Ah, Yul. Good ol' NSFW Yul...
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