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Brendan Fraser

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Brendan Fraser
Get a quick look at the performances that earned nominations for Actor in a Leading Role at the 95th Academy Awards. Who would you choose between Austin Butler ('Elvis'), Paul Mescal ('Aftersun'), Bill Nighy ('Living'), Colin Farrell ('The Banshees of Inisherin'), and Brendan Fraser ('The Whale')?
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Brendan James Fraser was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Canadian parents Carol Mary (Genereux), a sales counselor, and Peter Fraser, a journalist and travel executive. He is of Irish, Scottish, German, Czech, and French-Canadian ancestry. As his parents frequently moved, Brendan can claim affinity with Ottawa, Indianapolis, Detroit, Seattle, London and Rome. His early exposure to theatre, particularly in London, led him to Seattle's Cornish Institute. After graduation he found a minor role as Sailor #1 in River Phoenix's Dogfight (1991), then somewhat more substantial roles in Encino Man (1992) and School Ties (1992). He expresses a preference for playing "fish out of water" men. Five more years of supporting work led finally to the title role in George of the Jungle (1997), a role which fully utilized his charm and beefy good looks, as well as offering him a chance to show off his comic talents. He describes this role as the one which dramatically altered his career. Critical raves for his role in Gods and Monsters (1998) pointed to yet another dimension to his dramatic persona.
BornDecember 3, 1968
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BornDecember 3, 1968
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  • Won 1 Oscar
    • 35 wins & 48 nominations total

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Brendan Fraser in The Whale (2022)
Brendan Fraser in The Whale (2022)
Brendan Fraser in The Whale (2022)
Brendan Fraser, Matt Bomer, Diane Guerrero, and Joivan Wade in Butt Patrol (2022)
Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Brendan Fraser, Chris O'Donnell, Randall Batinkoff, Cole Hauser, Andrew Lowery, and Anthony Rapp in School Ties (1992)
Brendan Fraser in The Mummy (1999)
Brendan Fraser in George of the Jungle (1997)
Brendan Fraser in The Whale (2022)
Matt Damon, Brendan Fraser, and Randall Batinkoff in School Ties (1992)
Brendan Fraser in Bedazzled (2000)
Brendan Fraser in Saturday Night Live (1975)
Brendan Fraser in Saturday Night Live (1975)

Known for

The Mummy (1999)
The Mummy
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  • Rick O'Connell
  • 1999
Michael Peña in Crash (2004)
Crash
7.7
  • Rick
  • 2004
Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, Oded Fehr, Dwayne Johnson, Patricia Velasquez, and Arnold Vosloo in The Mummy Returns (2001)
The Mummy Returns
6.4
  • Rick O'Connell
  • 2001
Brendan Fraser in The Whale (2022)
The Whale
7.8
  • Charlie
  • 2022

Credits

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Actor

  • Killers of the Flower Moon
    • W.S. Hamilton
    • Post-production
    • 2023
  • Behind the Curtain of Night
    • Ronay
    • Post-production
  • Batgirl
    • Garfield Lynns, Firefly
    • In Production
  • Brothers
    • Post-production
  • Brendan Fraser, Matt Bomer, Michelle Gomez, April Bowlby, Diane Guerrero, and Joivan Wade in Doom Patrol (2019)
    Doom Patrol
    • Cliff Steele
    • Robotman
    • TV Series
    • 2019–2023
  • Professionals (2020)
    Professionals
    • Peter Swann
    • TV Series
    • 2020–2022
  • Brendan Fraser in The Whale (2022)
    The Whale
    • Charlie
    • 2022
  • Don Cheadle and Benicio Del Toro in No Sudden Move (2021)
    No Sudden Move
    • Doug Jones
    • 2021
  • Brendan Fraser, Marcia Cross, and Dawn Olivieri in The Secret of Karma (2020)
    The Secret of Karma
    • Animus
    • Ronay
    • 2020
  • Brendan Fraser, Ronit Roy, Abhay Deol, and Neeraj Kabi in Line of Descent (2019)
    Line of Descent
    • Charu
    • 2019
  • Morgan Freeman, John Travolta, and Kat Graham in The Poison Rose (2019)
    The Poison Rose
    • Dr. Miles Mitchell
    • 2019
  • Franka Potente, Jay Lycurgo, Anna Diop, Ryan Potter, Brenton Thwaites, Joshua Orpin, and Teagan Croft in Titans (2018)
    Titans
    • Cliff Steele (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2018
  • Condor (2018)
    Condor
    • Nathan Fowler
    • TV Series
    • 2018
  • Harris Dickinson in Trust (2018)
    Trust
    • Fletcher Chace
    • TV Series
    • 2018
  • Paulina Porizkova, Alexandra Wentworth, Lauren Blumenfeld, Ashley Park, and Don Fanelli in Nightcap (2016)
    Nightcap
    • Brendan Fraser
    • TV Series
    • 2017
  • Maura Tierney and Dominic West in The Affair (2014)
    The Affair
    • John Gunther
    • TV Series
    • 2016–2017
  • Bill Paxton, Brendan Fraser, Crispin Glover, Ray Liotta, Christopher McDonald, Robert Knepper, Max Thieriot, Rhys Coiro, and Cynthia Addai-Robinson in Texas Rising (2015)
    Texas Rising
    • Billy Anderson
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2015
  • Katherine Heigl, Will Arnett, Jeff Dunham, Gabriel Iglesias, Joe Pingue, and Maya Rudolph in The Nut Job (2014)
    The Nut Job
    • Grayson (voice)
    • 2014
  • Vanessa Hudgens in Gimme Shelter (2013)
    Gimme Shelter
    • Tom Fitzpatrick
    • 2013

Producer

  • Professionals (2020)
    Professionals
    • executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 2020–2022
  • Brendan Fraser, Dominic Purcell, Holly Deveaux, and Christian Martyn in Breakout (2013)
    Breakout
    • producer
    • 2013
  • Brendan Fraser, Colm Meaney, and Yaya DaCosta in Stand Off (2011)
    Stand Off
    • executive producer
    • 2011
  • Curiosity (2011)
    Curiosity
    • executive producer: Pioneer Productions
    • TV Series
    • 2011
  • Brendan Fraser in Furry Vengeance (2010)
    Furry Vengeance
    • executive producer
    • 2010
  • Brendan Fraser and Josh Hutcherson in Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008)
    Journey to the Center of the Earth
    • executive producer
    • 2008
  • Brendan Fraser, Michael Keaton, and Amber Valletta in The Last Time (2006)
    The Last Time
    • executive producer
    • 2006

Art Department

  • John C. McGinley, Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke, Donald Faison, Neil Flynn, Ken Jenkins, and Judy Reyes in Scrubs (2001)
    Scrubs
    • still photographs
    • TV Series
    • 2004
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Oscars 2023 Best Actor Nominees
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Oscars 2023 Best Actor Nominees
Brendan Fraser Breaks Down His Career from 'School Ties' to 'The Whale'
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Brendan Fraser Breaks Down His Career from 'School Ties' to 'The Whale'
'The Whale' Cast Extended Interview
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'The Whale' Cast Extended Interview
Why 'The Whale' Makeup Had to Be Perfect for Brendan Fraser
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Why 'The Whale' Makeup Had to Be Perfect for Brendan Fraser
Oscars 2023: Our Predictions, Favorites, & Wildcard Picks
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Oscars 2023: Our Predictions, Favorites, & Wildcard Picks
The Rise of Brendan Fraser
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The Rise of Brendan Fraser
Brendan Fraser | Career Retrospective
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Brendan Fraser | Career Retrospective
How Making 'No Sudden Move' Was a Welcome Escape from Reality
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How Making 'No Sudden Move' Was a Welcome Escape from Reality
"The Umbrella Academy" vs. "Doom Patrol"
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"The Umbrella Academy" vs. "Doom Patrol"
"It's a Very Exciting Time" from Extraordinary Measures
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"It's a Very Exciting Time" from Extraordinary Measures
"I Can Save Your Kids" from Extraordinary Measures
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"I Can Save Your Kids" from Extraordinary Measures
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Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Brendon Fraser
  • Height
    • 6′ 3″ (1.91 m)
  • Born
    • December 3, 1968
    • Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
  • Spouse
    • Afton SmithSeptember 27, 1998 - April 17, 2008 (divorced, 3 children)
  • Children
      Griffin Arthur Fraser
  • Parents
      Carol Mary Fraser (Genereux)
  • Relatives
      Kevin Fraser(Sibling)
  • Other works
    Host, 1994 MTV Music Video Awards.
  • Publicity listings
    • 6 Interviews
    • 10 Articles
    • 2 Pictorials
    • 13 Magazine Cover Photos

Did you know

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    Has developed a reputation for being extremely approachable and friendly to fans who meet him on the streets.
  • Quotes
    I believe you have a responsibility to comport yourself in a manner that gives an example to others. As a young man, I prayed for success. Now I pray just to be worthy of it.
  • Trademark
      Deep resonant voice
  • Salaries
      The Mummy Returns
      (2001)
      $12,500,000

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