Date of Birth
3 December 1968, Indianapolis, Indiana, USABirth Name
Brendan James FraserHeight
6' 3" (1.91 m)Mini Biography
The son of a Canadian travel executive who frequently moved his family, 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.
IMDb Mini Biography By: Ed StephanSpouse
| Afton Smith | (27 September 1998 - 17 April 2008) (divorced) 3 children |
Trivia
Raised in Holland, Switzerland, and Canada. Educated at Upper Canada College in Toronto, the Actors' Conservatory, Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle.
Chosen by People Magazine as one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world. [1998]
Whenever appearing in a Pauly Shore movie, he uses the character name "Link".
Has dual citizenship: American and Canadian.
Speaks French fluently.
His and Afton's wedding was held in the garden at the Bel Air Hotel in Los Angeles.
He welcomed first child son Griffin Arthur on September 17, 2002.
While filming Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003), was terrified at having to hit Bill Goldberg. Goldberg constantly told him to go ahead and do it, telling him, "It's what I do for a living."
Attended Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, Washington.
Second child, son Holden Fletcher, b. 16 August 2004
Is an aspiring photographer.
Has recorded more than a few plays for broadcast on the radio, including works by Tennessee Williams and Eugene O'Neill.
He has three older brothers: Kevin Fraser, Sean Fraser and Regan Fraser.
Has developed a reputation for being extremely approachable and friendly to fans who meet him on the streets.
He was in consideration to play Superman Returns (2006) when Brett Ratner was still attached to the film.
Was considered for the role of Dr. Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic in Fantastic Four (2005).
Was set to play the role of Dr. Steve/Eddie in The Wedding Planner (2001), but scheduling conflicts with filming Bedazzled (2000) prevented him.
The son of a Canadian travel executive. Among the places he lived in his younger days include Cincinnati, Ohio; Detroit, Michigan; Ottawa, Canada; and Holland.
Wife Afton gave birth to their third child and third son, Leland, on May 2nd, 2006 in Los Angeles.
He is not ambidextrous as it might appear in Monkeybone. If you listen to the directors commentary, that is a left hand artist's hand seen painting the characters, and the artist isn't Brendan.
Parents: Carol Fraser and Peter Fraser.
Was the first choice for playing the lead role in Inspector Gadget (1999); the role went to Matthew Broderick.
Personal 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.
As sophisticated as the technology gets, the less sophisticated you have to become as an actor.
What if William Shakespeare had had a test audience for "Romeo and Juliet" or "Hamlet"?
[On turning forty] I feel all giddy inside. It's like when I turned 13 and I felt like I finally became a teenager. Now I feel like I'm finally becoming an adult. It's like earning another stripe in life.
You do a movie, Hollywood loves you for a while. They love you, they love you, they love you untilâ€"oh, they love someone else now. It's not cyclical, it's ... it's ... ficklical!
Salary
| The Mummy Returns (2001) | $12,500,000 |
| Bedazzled (2000) | $10,000,000 |
| Dudley Do-Right (1999) | $4,000,000 |
| The Mummy (1999) | $4,000,000 |
Where Are They Now
(December 2001) apearing in the stage version of "Cat on the Hot tin roof" in London
(November 2006) Filming Inkheart (2008) at Shepperton Studios in London.
(November 2008) In Singapore for the 3-D film fest. The first film festival specifically dedicated to 3-D technology (3DX: 3D Film & Entertainment Technology Festival).
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