Brendan Fraser Biography


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Brendan Fraser Biography: Brendan Fraser
Brendan Fraser

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EARLY LIFE

ACTING CAREER

OTHER CAREERS

ACHIEVEMENT SUMMARY


PRIVATE/PERSONAL LIFE

Brendan Fraser: "All you have to do is just believe in what's there;
then, the audience will, too.
"

Brendan Fraser in Inkheart

Brendan Fraser's Career Highlights Brendan Fraser


Non-acting careers
:

Big break: Year 1992, Brendan Fraser made 2 hit movies in a year, Encino Man (comedy) and School Ties (drama).
Defining characters:
Richard "Rick" O'Connel
from The Mummy Series


Link
from Encino Man (a.k.a. California Man)


David Greene
from School Ties


George
from George of the Jungle


Best movies: Encino Man (1992)

School Ties (1992)

The Mummy (1999)

George of the Jungle (1997)
Best TV: For TV Sitcom:

Scrubs
- Playing the character role of Ben Sullivan
His character role and performance in the TV series, although very limited, had so much impact between the other characters in the show, his character's story in the show is also one of the best episodes on that TV sitcom.


For TV Movie:
Stage credits: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Brendan Fraser played the role of Brick

Four Dogs and a Bone (1995)

Brendan Fraser played the role of Victor

Here is a picture!
Stage character role unknown

The Gas Heart
Brendan Fraser played the role of Ear

Arms & the Man
Brendan Fraser played the role of Russian Officer

Three Sisters
Brendan Fraser played the role of Masquer, Red Army Officer

Love Affairs & Wedding Bells

Brendan Fraser played the role of Moon

Dona Rosita
Brendan Fraser played the role of Uncle

Not by Bed Alone
Brendan Fraser played the role of Antonio

The Madwoman of Chaillot
Brendan Fraser played the role of Mr. President

The Nerd
Brendan Fraser played the role of Axel

Strange Snow
Brendan Fraser played the role of Dave

The Tavern
Brendan Fraser played the role of Vagabond

The King Stag
Brendan Fraser played the role of Deramo

The Marriage of Betty & Boo
Brendan Fraser played the role of Matt

Romeo and Juliet
Brendan Fraser played the role of Escalus

Moonchildren
Brendan Fraser played the role of Dick

A Midsummer Nights Dream
Brendan Fraser played the role of Flute


Endorsements:



Top Awards:




Other notable appearances/credits:

Brendan Fraser's Television Appearances



TV Movies
Brendan Fraser Journey to the End of the Night (2006)"Journey to the End of the Night" (2006)
Rated R
Genre: Drama, Suspense
Director:
Eric Eason
Starring:
Brendan Fraser, Mos Def, Scott Glenn, Catlina Sandina Moreno, Alice Braga
Character:
Plot:
DVD Release: February 27th, 2007

Child of Darkness Child of Light
"Child of Darkness, Child of Light" (1991)
Rated PG
Genre: Horror
Director:
Marina Sargenti
Starring:
Anthony John Denison, Brad Davis, Paxton Whitehead, Claudette Nevins, Sydney Penny, Brendan Fraser
Character: "Johns Friend"
Plot:
DVD Release: July 23 1992

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"My Old School" (1991)
Rated GP
Genre: Short Film
Director:
Mark Tinker
Starring: Brendan Fraser
Character:
Plot:
DVD Release: N/A


Guilty Until Proven Innocent
"Guilty Until Proven Innocent" (1991)
aka Presumed Guilty
Rated PG-13
Genre: Drama
Director:
Paul Wendkos
Starring:
Martin Sheen, Caroline Kava, James Handy, Rebecca Schull, Mark Metcalf, Christine Dunford, Peter Friedman, Tristan Tait, Renée Estevez, Zachary Mott, Brendan Fraser, Bingo O'Malley
Character: Bobby McLaughlin
Plot:
DVD Release: June 21, 2005


Specials

"Exclusive" - September 5, 1999

"
HBO First Look" - Brendan Fraser appeared on 2 episodes
  • Looney Tunes: Back in Action - November 30, 2003
  • The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor - July 24, 2008
"MTV Total Request Live" - July 7, 2008

"The View" - August 1 2008


Episodic

"King of the Hill" - 2 Episodes (Cartoon)

1st appearance: King of the Hill

"Peggy Makes the Big Leagues" (2000)
voice acting for David Kalaiki-Alii
(A star football player, also known as the Flyin' Hawaiian.)



"What I love most about Propane,"
by David Kalaiki-Alii

Strickland Propene does not have a vending machine.
It smells, and I thank God every day
I get home that I didn't get exploded.
The end.



2nd appearance: King of the Hill

"Gone with the Windstorm" (2005)
voice acting for
Irv Bennett and Jimmy Beardon



"Scrubs" - 4 Episodes

Brendan Fraser as Ben Sullivan in Scrubs
Above: Characters Ben and Jordan Sullivan in Scrubs

Brendan Fraser played a small role in the American TV comedy-drama series Scrubs. His character, Ben Sullivan is an avid, candid-shot photographer, who also works as a carpenter.

In the series he is the oldest of the Sullivan siblings (Jordan - played by Christa Miller, and Danni, portrayed by Tara Reid), and is a close friend of Dr. Perry Cox (John C. McGinley).

On the show, Ben had been found to have Leukemia, and when it went into remission, he had decided to travel around the world, taking his camera with him everywhere he went.
and has been seen on and off the series eversince. On one of the storylines, he had gone back to America to visit and celebrate Jacks Birthday (his Nephew, his sisters son) Jordan Sullivan and Dr. Perry Cox's son.

1st appearance: Scrubs

"My Occurrence" (2002)
as Ben Sullivan

2nd appearance: Scrubs
"My Hero" (2002)
as Ben Sullivan


Above: A Clip from Scrubs - "My Hero" Episode

3rd appearance: Scrubs
"My Screwup" (2004)
as Ben Sullivan

4th appearance: Scrubs
"My Night to Remember" (2007)
as Ben Sullivan (uncredited)


"The Simpsons" - 1 Episode,
1 time guest appearance only
"King of the Hill" (1998)
voice acting for Brad


"Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man" - 1 Episode,
1time guest appearance only
"Dammit, Hollywood" (1997)


"Fallen Angels" - 1 Episode,
1 time guest appearance only
"The Professional Man" (1995)
as Johnny Lamb


Other TV appearances:
The following are just a couple of TV shows Brendan Fraser has appeared in at the length of his career:

  • Late Show with David Letterman (1997)
  • SNL - Saturday Night Live's 25th Anniversary (1999)
  • NBC's Saturday Night (1997, 1999, 2000)
  • The Rosie O' Donnel Show (1997, 2000, 2001)
  • Primetime Glick (2003)
  • The Daily Show with John Stewart (1999, 2003),
  • The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (2001,2004, 2008),
  • NBC News Today/The Today Show (2008),
  • Late Night with Conan O'Brien (2 episodes for 2003, and 1 episode in 2008)
  • The Graham Norton Show (2008)
  • Ellen: The DeGeneres Show (2005, 2006, 2009)
  • Bonnie Hunt Show (2009)
  • Entertainment Tonight (2008, 2 episodes in January 2009)
Brendan Fraser had also appeared as a guest at a local noontime talk show in the Philippines called "Eat Bulaga!" , as a part of promoting his 1997 movie "George of the Jungle."

Brendan Fraser's Relationships Brendan Fraser

Family:
Mother: Carol Fraser
Father: Peter Fraser
Older Brothers: Kevin Fraser, Sean Fraser and Regan Fraser
Ex-wife: Afton Smith (divorced)
Sons: Griffin Arthur, Holden Fletcher and Leland Fraser

Past Romance(s):

Afton Smith

Afton Smith


Brendan Fraser met Afton Smith during a barbeque party at Wynona Ryders house on the 4th of July in 1993. The two had dated for four years before getting married at a Hotel in Los Angeles on the 27th of September, 1998. They had both stayed together for 9 years and had announced their divorce to the public last December 27th of 2007.

Before marriage, Afton Smith was an actress and had played small roles in movies like Fried Green Tomatoes (1991), Reality Bites (1994) and George of the Jungle (1997).

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Frequent collaborator(s):
Stephen Sommers
Stephen Sommers
Director
Arnold Vosloo
Arnold Vosloo
Actor
John Hannah
John Hannah
Actor
Oded Fehr
Oded Fehr
Actor

Other affiliations:




Brendan Fraser's Fun Facts Brendan Fraser

Brendan Fraser


  • Speaks French fluently.
  • Born on the same day as his ex-wife Afton Smith.
  • Brendan Frasers hobby is photography, just like his character Role Ben Sullivan in Scrubs.
  • Brendan Fraser is ambidextrious, he can use his left or right hand for writting, (among other stuff.) This rare skill can also be seen in his 2001 movie, Monkeybone.
Brendan Fraser's Awards & Honors Brendan Fraser

Brendan Fraser Decade of Achievement Award.

Brendan Fraser received a ShoWest Award for the "Distinguised Decade of Achievement" in film last 2008.


AWARDS WON:


Year Award Movie and Award Details Result
2008
ShoWest Award
ShoWest Convention, USA
Distinguished Decade of Achievement in Film Awarded
2006 Black Reel Award Best Ensemble
for: Crash (2004/I)
Shared with:
Don Cheadle
Matt Dillon
Sandra Bullock
Ludacris
Thandie Newton
Terrence Howard
Ryan Phillippe
Jennifer Esposito
Larenz Tate
Nona Gaye
Loretta Devine
Won
2006 Actor Award
Screen Actors Guild
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
for: Crash (2004/I)
Shared with:
Ludacris
Sandra Bullock
Don Cheadle
Matt Dillon
Jennifer Esposito
William Fichtner
Terrence Howard
Thandie Newton
Ryan Phillippe
Larenz Tate
Won
1997 Golden Space Needle Award Best Actor
for: Still Breathing (1997)
Won

Brendan Fraser as a presenter in the Golden Globes

NOMINATIONS:
2000 Saturn Award
Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA
Best Actor
for: The Mummy (1999)
Nominated
2000 Blockbuster Entertainment Award Favorite Actor - Action
for: The Mummy (1999)
Nominated
1998 Blockbuster Entertainment Award Favorite Actor/Actress - Family
for: George of the Jungle (1997)
Nominated
1999 Chlotrudis Award Best Supporting Actor
for: Gods and Monsters (1998)
Nominated
2005 Best Ensemble Cast
for: Crash (2004/I)
Shared with:
Sandra Bullock
Don Cheadle
Matt Dillon
Jennifer Esposito
William Fichtner
Terrence Howard
Ludacris
Thandie Newton
Ryan Phillippe
Larenz Tate
Nona Gaye
Michael Peña
Nominated
2002 Blimp Award Favorite Male Movie Star
for: The Mummy Returns (2001)
Nominated
2008 National Movie Award Best Performance - Male
for: The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008)
Nominated
2001 Teen Choice Award Film - Choice Actor
for: The Mummy Returns (2001)
Nominated

Brendan Fraser's Upcoming Projects Brendan Fraser

  1. This Side of the Looking Glass - Set to be released in 2010, it is rumored that he will be playing the role of Ben.
  2. Furry Vengeance - Set to be released in 2010.
  3. Crowley - In pre-production, set to be released sometime 2009, Fraser will be playing the role of John Crowley.
  4. G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, directed by Stephen Sommers, this film is scheduled to be released some time in 2009, he will appear in the film but will be uncredited for his performance. The film also stars co-mummy worker, (Imhotep) Arnold Vosloo.
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Brendan Fraser's Fanlisting Network Site
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Brendan Fraser Collection
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Brendan Fraser Fansite
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http://www.brendanfraser.net/index.html
The Mummy Movies Fan Site
The Mummy Movies Fan Site
http://evy.byethost15.com/mummy3/
French : The Mummy Movies Fan Site
Le Livre Des Morts (French)
http://mummyfan.free.fr/





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