Yul Brynner was an actor best known for his role as King Mongkut of Siam in the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical The King and I. He won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in the 1956 film version of the musical. He also starred in other films such as The Ten Commandments, The Magnificent Seven, and Westworld. Brynner was a versatile actor who was able to play a variety of roles, from comedic to dramatic. He was also a successful stage actor, appearing in several Broadway productions.