Hollywood actor Brendan Fraser has been in the news because he recently won the Best Actor Oscar for his performance in the film, ‘The Whale,’ know his age, height, wife, kids and net worth
Brendan Fraser has emerged victorious at the prestigious Academy Awards in Los Angeles, winning the coveted Best Actor Oscar for his exceptional performance in the film, ‘The Whale.’
Directed by Darren Aronofsky and adapted by Samuel D. Hunter from his own play, the film features Fraser in the role of a severely obese teacher. The talented actor outshone a slew of impressive contenders, including Austin Butler from Elvis and ‘Colin Farrell’ from ‘The Banshees of Inisherin,’ to clinch the top prize.
Who is Brendan Fraser, net worth, bio, age, height, family, wife, kids, movies list, story
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Fraser’s critically acclaimed portrayal has already earned him the Best Actor titles at both the Screen Actors Guild and Critics’ Choice awards, along with nominations for the coveted Baftas and Golden Globes (for film drama).
Since then, he has become the talk of the town, with many people trying to find out more about him. So, here’s what we know about him:
Who is Brendan Fraser?
Brendan Fraser is a well-known Canadian-American actor. He has been in the news because he recently won the Best Actor Oscar for his performance in the film ‘The Whale.’
His full name is Brendan James Fraser. He was born on December 3, 1968, in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. His mother’s name is Carol Mary, who was a sales counselor, and his father’s name is Peter Fraser, who was a former journalist; they both are Canadians. He also has three elder brothers named Kevin, Regan, and Sean.
Brendan Fraser completed his schooling at Upper Canada College in Toronto. Later, he attended Seattle’s Cornish College of the Arts in 1990.
He married actress Afton Smith in 1998. They become parents of three sons named Griffin Arthur Fraser, Holden Fletcher Fraser, and Leland Francis Fraser. However, the couple got divorced in 2007. He is presently in a relationship with Jeanne Moore, a makeup artist and hairstylist.
He is currently 54 years old with his height at 6 feet 2 inche.
His Career
Brendan Fraser made his cinematic debut in 1991 with the film ‘Dogfight.’ He received his breakthrough in 1992 with his appearances in both the comedy ‘Encino Man’ and the drama ‘School Ties,’ which cemented his position in the industry. He continued to gain recognition with his lead roles in ‘George of the Jungle’ (1997) and ‘The Mummy’ trilogy (1999–2008).
In addition to his work in fantasy films, he demonstrated his acting versatility by taking on dramatic roles in ‘Gods and Monsters’ (1998), ‘The Quiet American’ (2002), and ‘Crash’ (2004), as well as a comedic role in ‘Bedazzled’ (2000) and a leading role in ‘Journey to the Center of the Earth’ (2008).
Unfortunately, Brendan Fraser encountered a number of difficulties that caused a slowdown in his film career from the late 2000s to the middle of the 2010s, including health problems, personal losses, and the fallout from a sexual assault allegation against Philip Berk, the then-president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, in 2003.
Nonetheless, Fraser returned to television with notable roles in the History miniseries ‘Texas Rising’ (2015), the Showtime drama ‘The Affair’ (2016–2017), the FX series ‘Trust’ (2018), and the HBO Max–DC Universe series ‘Doom Patrol’ (2019–present).
Brendan Fraser’s cinematic career had a comeback thanks to his roles in significant movies made by well-known auteurs, such as Darren Aronofsky’s ‘The Whale’ (2022) and Steven Soderbergh’s ‘No Sudden Move’ (2021).
Over the course of his career, he received multiple honors and awards, including nominations for the Golden Globe and BAFTA Film Awards, as well as the Critics’ Choice Movie Award, Screen Actors Guild Award, and Academy Award.
Net worth of Brendan Fraser
He has a net worth of about $20 million.