Yul Brynner

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As well as starring roles in films such as 'The King and I', and 'The Ten Commandments', Yul Brynner was an accomplished photographer whose subjects were some of the most acclaimed actors of the 20th century. 'A Photographic Journey', in London's The Little Black Gallery showcases some of his most famous images, and Matt Golowczynski went along to take a look.     

Prints and other media are also available for purchase. Yul Brynner: A Photographic Journey runs until 11 February, at The Little Black Gallery, London. For more information visit www.thelittleblackgallery.com  

3 Guys on a London busYul Brynner: A Photographic Journey exhibition on view at The Little Black ...Art DailyThe Little Black Gallery presents Yul Brynner: A Photographic Journey on view from January 11 through February 11, 2012. Yul Brynner's reputation as one of the twentieth century's most charismatic and versatile actors is irrefutable. ...The Little Black Gallery starts 2012 with a superb exhibition3 Guys on a London busall 2 news...  

BBC NewsIn pictures: Yul Brynner's celebrity photographsBBC NewsAn exhibition of actor Yul Brynner's photography is due to open in London's Little Black Gallery. The star always carried a Leica camera around his neck - and can be seen on the top left taking a self-portrait while starring in a stage production of ...  

A STUNNING new exhibition entitled Yul Brynner: A Photographic Journey is to open at London’s Little Black Gallery from January 11, 2012. Brynner’s reputation as one of the 20th Century’s most charismatic and versatile actors is irrefutable but his talent as a photographer has been relatively unknown and unacknowledged. Brynner’s subjects are some of the pivotal figures of cinematic and stage history, and his talent lies in capturing these...  

Yul Brynner's behind-the-scenes photography  

But a new exhibition of his work, hot on the heels of a book published last year, will likely give them their due. Brynner used photography as a way to stay in love with his day job, filling hours spent waiting on film sets by strolling among friends and ...  

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