Brendan James Fraser (/ ˈfreɪzər / FRAY-zər; [1][2] born December 3, 1968) is an American-Canadian actor. Fraser had his breakthrough in 1992 with the comedy Encino Man and the drama School Ties.

Brendan Fraser. Actor: The Mummy. 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.

Sep 14, 2022 · Brendan Fraser has a comeback in 2022 with "The Whale," but over the past two decades, his life has seen a lot of low points, both personal and professional.

Dec 7, 2022 · Actor Brendan Fraser is opening up about what went into his transformation for the highly anticipated film, " The Whale." In the upcoming A24 drama, Fraser plays Charlie, a reclusive English teacher living with severe obesity who attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter, Ellie (Sadie Sink).

Jan 26, 2023 · That's why Brendan Fraser 's return to the Hollywood stage has resulted in awe, applause and praise at every turn. It's particularly poignant seeing the actor's success now. He won his first...

Mar 6, 2024 · Canadian-American actor Brendan Fraser is best known for his role in The Mummy trilogy, as well as his Academy Award–winning performance in the 2022 movie The Whale.

Brendan Fraser is an American-Canadian actor who first gained notice when he appeared in the 1992 comedy film Encino Man. He is also known for his appearances in George of the Jungle (1997), The Mummy trilogy and, more recently, The Whale (2022), for which he won the Academy Award for best actor.

Mar 13, 2023 · Brendan Fraser won the best actor Oscar for "The Whale" on Sunday. In a speech full of nautical references, Fraser said that “only whales can swim at the depth” of his co-star Hong Chau....

Brendan Fraser. Actor: The Mummy. 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.

Jan 16, 2025 · Brendan James Fraser, born on December 3, 1968, in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a Canadian-American actor celebrated for his versatility across genres. The youngest of four siblings, Fraser holds dual citizenship in the U.S. and Canada.