The Story Behind Brendan Fraser’s Comeback: What Did He Do Before Returning To Hollywood?
After a long break, Brendan Fraser came back with his new look and attention. Yet it’s worth mentioning that Brendan is the sheer star of “The Whale”. He earned raves for his top-notch performance as Charlie in the movie. You might have forgotten him, or even don't know him, yet will be actually interested in the actor after watching the movie.
Therefore, we’ve made this post to highlight his long acting career path and how this talented actor made an admirable attempt to deliver his roles in small and big Movies. Besides, we also give some facts about the life of this man to satisfy the new fans. Take a closer look at 10 Brendan Fraser facts below.
#1 Early life and family
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#2 Filmography
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Fraser's family traveled about a lot when he was growing up, but it wasn't until they were on holiday in London that he went to his first professional theater, which is when he became obsessed with acting. In the 1990s, Fraser earned a degree from the Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle before relocating to Hollywood. His acting debut was in the 1991 film Dogfight, in which he played a sailor heading to Vietnam.Then, in 1992, he received his first big role in the comedy Encino Man, in which he played a frozen prehistoric caveman who had been unfrozen from a block of ice. He co-starred in School Ties that same year alongside Chris O'Donnell and Matt Damon. He also contributed his talents in lesser-known films like The Scout, With Honors, Airheads, The Passion of the Darkly Noon, and The Twilight of the Golds.
#3 Doing His Own Stunts in George of the Jungle
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All of the movie's stunts were also performed by him. He had to swing down 300 feet at 30 mph after being carried on a crane 60 feet in the air. He eventually suffered an injury.
#4 A Big Star in Hollywood
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Brendan starred in the 1998 film Gods and Monsters with Ian McKellen, and his performance there won praise from the critics. 24 days were spent filming the movie. In his youth, Fraser looked up to McKellen. He watched the videotapes of Acting Shakespeare when he was younger, and he is still in awe and grateful that he got to work with him.He played Rick O'Connell in the action film The Mummy in 1999, which was his most significant break. He naturally returned to the part in the 2001 sequel The Mummy Returns.
#5 Acting in the Oscar-winning movie.
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Before rocking the world with his return in The Mummy, Brendan appeared in a few films. In the latter, Fraser's excellent comic timing and fantastic dancing elevated the character well. Following this, Fraser's on-screen performances improved over time.Following this, he co-starred with Michael Caine in the film The Quiet American before making his live-action and animated film debut in Looney Tunes: Back in Action. The following year, he acted in Crash, which took home three Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Film Editing.
#6 Having Cameos in Many Tv Shows
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Brendan appeared as a guest on numerous shows, including The Simpsons, King of the Hill, and Scrubs. Later, he appeared in the fantasy film Inkheart and the 3D film Journey to the Center of the Earth.The book series by Cornelia Funke, which includes a father-daughter team, is the inspiration for the film Inkheart. The father (Fraser) has a magical ability that allows him to read aloud from books and make the words come to life. His performance in the film is just outstanding since it highlights the maturity of his character and transforms reading or viewing the story into a captivating and realistic experience.
#7 Bollywood Acting
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Brendan appeared in the Bollywood suspense film Line of Descent in 2019. The actor kept acting in TV series after that, including The Affair, in which he portrayed John Gunther, a guard. He previously performed a Getty family fixer in the FX series Trust, and he recently landed a role in the DC television series Doom Patrol, playing Clifford "Cliff" Steele, a.k.a. Robotman.#8 Undergoing a Huge Transformation
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#9 His Uneven Personal Life
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In his personal life, Brendan Fraser met Afton Smith, an actress, at Winona Ryder's residence in 1993. The couple married 5 years later and had three boys, Griffin Arthur Fraser, Holden Fletcher Fraser, and Leland Francis Fraser. They divorced in 2007, yet they retain a close and caring friendship.