In 1951, Brynner shaved his head for his role in The King and I. Following the huge success of the Broadway production and subsequent film, Brynner continued to shave his head for the rest of his life, though he wore a wig for certain roles.he first three marriages ended in divorce. He fathered three children and adopted two. He and his first wife, actress Virginia Gilmore (1944â1960), had one child, Rock Yul Brynner (born December 23, 1946). His father nicknamed him Rock when he was six years old in honor of boxer Rocky Graziano.