History of Brendan Fraser in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 7, 2026

Brendan Fraser is an American and Canadian actor who rose to prominence in the 1990s. His breakthrough roles came with 'Encino Man' and 'School Ties'. He solidified his status with leading roles in comedies like 'George of the Jungle' and action-adventure films, most notably as Rick O'Connell in 'The Mummy' trilogy. Fraser also showcased his versatility with dramatic performances in films like 'Gods and Monsters', 'The Quiet American', and 'Crash', demonstrating his range beyond comedic and action roles. In more recent years, he has experienced a career resurgence, earning critical acclaim for his work.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

2003: Alleged Assault by Philip Berk

During a 2003 industry luncheon, Philip Berk, the president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), allegedly assaulted Brendan Fraser by groping his groin and genitals. This incident triggered a mental health crisis for Fraser and fear of speaking up and harming his career.

2014: Berk acknowledges groping Fraser

In his 2014 memoir, Philip Berk acknowledged having groped Brendan Fraser "in jest".

2018: Sexual assault allegation against Philip Berk

In 2018, Brendan Fraser disclosed a sexual assault allegation against Philip Berk, the president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA). Fraser claimed Berk assaulted him by groping his groin and genitals during a 2003 industry luncheon.

2018: Public statement regarding surgeries

In 2018, Brendan Fraser publicly stated that the physical demands of stunts and other activities in films had led to several surgeries over seven years, including a partial knee replacement, a laminectomy, and vocal-cord surgery.

2018: GQ Article on Allegation

In a 2018 GQ article, Brendan Fraser publicly made his allegation against Philip Berk public, and said that the phone stops ringing in your career, and you start asking yourself why. He also wondered if his allegation was one of the reasons.

2018: Celebrity Judge on Dancing Stars of Greenwich

Since 2018, Brendan Fraser has been a celebrity judge on the Dancing Stars of Greenwich annual charity gala which raises money for Abilis, a nonprofit organization. His former wife, Afton Smith, also takes part in the dance competition.

2019: Appearance on Sway in the Morning

In 2019, Brendan Fraser appeared on the radio show Sway in the Morning, expressing a different view, saying, "I don't think the HFPA really wield that much power."

2022: Heart of Abilis Award

In 2022, Afton Smith and Brendan Fraser received the Heart of Abilis Award for their support and fundraising work for the charity.

2022: Refusal to participate in Golden Globes

In 2022, Brendan Fraser told GQ that if the HFPA nominated him for a Golden Globe that year for his most recent film, The Whale, he would "not participate" because of his "history" with the organization. He was nominated for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama and did not attend the event; he lost the award to Austin Butler.

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