Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Brendan Fraser

Discover the career path of Brendan Fraser, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Brendan Fraser is an American-Canadian actor who rose to prominence in the 1990s. His breakthrough roles included comedies like Encino Man and dramas like School Ties. He achieved widespread recognition for leading roles in films like George of the Jungle and, most notably, as Rick O'Connell in The Mummy trilogy. Fraser also ventured into dramatic territory with roles in critically acclaimed films such as Gods and Monsters, The Quiet American, and Crash, while continuing to star in fantasy films such as Bedazzled and Journey to the Center of the Earth.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

2018: Allegation Public and Career Impact

In a 2018 GQ article, Brendan Fraser publicly made allegations of sexual assault and spoke about how his career suffered as a result, with the phone "stopping ringing".

2018: Celebrity Judge for 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 the non-profit organization Abilis. His former wife, Afton Smith, also participates in the dance competition.

2019: HFPA Power Perspective

In 2019, during an appearance on the radio show Sway in the Morning, Brendan Fraser expressed his view that the HFPA does not wield that much power, contrasting earlier assumptions about being blacklisted.

2022: Heart of Abilis Award

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

2022: Refusal to Participate in Golden Globe

In 2022, Brendan Fraser stated to GQ that if the HFPA nominated him for a Golden Globe for his film, "The Whale", he would not participate due to his "history" with the organization.

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