Yul Brynner was a famous Russian-born actor, who made a name for himself through acting in films and television shows. Yul came into the limelight for his portrayal of King Mongkut in the Rodgers and Hammerstein, and he has continued to be remembered for his exemplary performance and roles.
At the time of his death, Yul had over 40 acting credits under his name. As a result of a successful acting career, he managed to create a substantial net worth for himself and his family. The actor was also known to have been married four times. One of his marriages was to Jacqueline De Croisset, a French socialite.
Who was Jacqueline De Croisset?
Jacqueline was a celebrity ex-wife who came into the limelight for her marriage to the Russian-born actor, Yul Brynner. The marriage with the socialite lasted for a decade, a period within which they adopted two children.
Jacqueline was born in 1932, and she died in 2013 due to old age. Unfortunately, after he divorced the actor, she went away from the limelight, explaining why her life after the divorce is not known.
Jacquline and Brynner adopted two Vietnamese children, Mia in 1974 and Melody in 1975. Jacqueline asked for a divorce after Yul announced that he would continue with his role of King, which meant another long tour and Broadway run, as well as affairs with his female fans. Moreover, Jacqueline was not happy that he would neglect her and the children, during that time.
Who was Yul Brynner
Yul Brynner was a famous actor who made a name for himself through numerous acting roles. Yul was born on July 11, 1920, in Vladivostok, now Russia, in a rich family. His parents were landowners and mining developers, and this ensured that he had a smooth life growing up.
Unfortunately, while he was young, Yul’s family lost their wealth after the Red Army occupied their city, and confiscated their properties. Yul and his sisters became Soviet citizens after the Soviet Union was formed in 1922.
Yul began his stage performance after the family moved to Paris. He began performing Roma and Russian songs at Paris nightclubs before he joined a club and trained as an acrobat. He made his Broadway debut in 1941. His TV debut happened in 1944 at the series, Mr. Jones and His Neighbors. He also debuted in film in 1949’s Port of New York.
Net Worth
Jacquiline’s net worth remains unknown. However, speaking of her ex-husband’s wealth, he was a famous actor who had numerous successful roles. The actor had a net worth of $10 million in 1985, at the time of his death.
Throughout his acting career, Yul has appeared in over 40 credited roles and earned numerous awards. He received two Tony Awards and an Academy Award, for his onstage acting and films. Besides numerous film roles, he had over 4600 appearances on stage.
The actor left his adopted children with Jacqueline out of the will, but he created an inter vivo trust for them.
