Harris Yulin Biography

Harris Yulin Life In A Nutshell

The veteran actor, Harris Yulin who grew up in the era of the world shredded by World War II, is best known for his contribution to many Hollywood blockbuster in both theatrical and onscreen movie region.

Harris Yulin spotted at Flickr Hall. SOURCE: Flickr

Yulin who never sees himself retiring from the job of acting and directing relishes a humble life with his second wife, Kristen Lowman, who is herself a theatrical actor and writer.

Yulin Love Life & Affairs

Harris Yulin might be old and wrinkled today but during the time of his lives, the actor had many girls who romantically gushed over him. But, at the peak of his career, the Los Angeles native broke thousands of his fan's heart when news occurred he was dating Oscar-winning co-actress, Faye Dunaway.

Yulin and Dunaway started dating in 1970 and their relationship lasted for over two years till 1972, unfortunately. Throughout the time of their relationship, Yulin and Dunaway even worked together in the Frank Perry-created film, Doc.

But, as destiny wasn't meant for them to be together, the duo moved on with their life and found love in new people. Yulin then met actress, Gwen Welles, the true love of his life, who he wed in 1975 and was also the daughter of actress Rebecca Welles.

Harris Yulin's first wife, Gwen Welles. SOURCE: Pinterest

Yulin and the Nashville star remained married for eighteen years until anal cancer ended the life of Gwen in 1993. And, during the final stage of his dearest first wife who avoided treatment, Yulin made sure to be by her side at their home in Santa Monica.

The death of his wife obviously left Yulin heartbroken and lonely. Maybe their love and connection were so deep and one of a kind that the actor didn't remarry until twelve years later.

Harris Yulin pictured alongside wife Kristen Lowman. SOURCE: Getty Images

Yulin who keeps his personal life much closer to his vest finally tied the knot for the second time with second wife, Kristen Lowman who often attends events with her husband, in 2005. 

The Broadway actor, however, doesn't share any children from any of his marital relationships.

Fortune & Net Worth Information Of Yulin

The net worth of Harris Yulin is estimated to be at more than $3 million he accumulated over the forty years of his acting career in Hollywood. More precisely, the actor fell in love with drama and acting through the acquaintances of his father who were mostly involved in the respective profession.

Harris Yulin on the set of Rush Hour 2. SOURCE: Hot Flick

But, it was after he traveled to Israel and some parts of Europe, Yulin joined the University of California to make a career out of his acting passion. And, not long after that, Harris debuted in his first Broadway act, in Next Time I'll Sing To You in 1963.

Although the Primetime Emmy nominee played parts in several Hollywood films including $66 million-grossing film; Scarface, $105 million-amassing film; Training Day, $348 million-grossing film; Rush Hour starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker, $215 million-grossing film; Ghostbusters 2, and Bean which earned over $200 million at the box office, Yulin never left working in theatres.

Some of his notable theatrical and Broadway are considered Death of a Salesman, The Price, The Visit, Hedda Gabler, and The Diary of Anne Frank among the others.

Yulin, likewise, has also been active in small screen projects like Star Wars; Deep Space Nine, 24, Fraiser, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Entourage, Law & Order, Ozark starring Jason Bateman and Laura Linney, and How The West Was Won.

Quick Facts Of Harris Yulin

• Born and raised in Los Angeles by his adoptive father who was a dentist.
• Left at an orphanage door by his biological parents at only four months.
• Took the last name of his adoptive father was of Russian origin.
• Didn't like Republican politician, Joe McCarthy though he portrayed him in the Nixon production play.
• Despite his stardom of over four decades in the film industry, Yulin considers himself to be an ordinary guy.
• Related to deceased screenwriter Sloan Nibley and actress Linda Stirling.
• Never googled himself.
• Studied acting alongside True Grit actor Jeff Corey.
• Cinephile Jim Emerson once wittily praised Yulin claiming he should be in every film.

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