Brendan Fraser: American-Canadian
Actor
Full Name: Brendan James Fraser
Date of Birth: December 3, 1968
Place of Birth: Indianapolis, Indiana, US
Nationality: American-Canadian
Profession: Actor, Producer
Height: 6 feet 3 inches (191 cm)
Education:
High School: Upper Canada College, Toronto
College: Cornish College of the Arts, Seattle, Washington – Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Acting (1990)
Family :
Father: Peter Fraser (Canadian foreign service officer)
Mother: Carol Mary (sales counselor)
Siblings: Three older brothers
Ex-Spouse: Afton Smith (m. 1998–2009) – actress
Children: 3 sons (Griffin, Holden, and Leland Fraser)
Career Highlights:
Brendan Fraser rose to fame in the 1990s and early 2000s with his charismatic screen presence, versatility, and action-comedy talent.
Breakthrough Role:
Encino Man (1992)
Notable Films:
George of the Jungle (1997)
The Mummy trilogy (1999–2008)
Bedazzled (2000)
Gods and Monsters (1998)
Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008)
The Quiet Americans (2002)
Career Decline & Comeback:
Faced health issues, personal struggles, and stepped back from major roles for several years.
Made a critically acclaimed comeback with “The Whale” (2022), showcasing his dramatic range.
Net Worth (2024):
estimated at $20 million
Awards & Honors:
Academy Awards:
Best Actor – The Whale (2023)
Screen Actors Guild Awards:
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role – The Whale
Critics' Choice Movie Award –
The Whale
Hollywood Critics Association Awards
Summary:
Brendan Fraser is a beloved actor known for his roles in action comedies and heartfelt dramas. After a meteoric rise with hits like The Mummy, he experienced a career slump, but his perseverance and talent led to a triumphant return with The Whale. Now celebrated as both a box-office star and a serious actor, Fraser continues to captivate audiences with authenticity and emotional depth.
