History of Brendan Fraser in Timeline

Brendan Fraser is an American-Canadian actor who rose to prominence in the 1990s. His breakthrough roles in films like 'Encino Man' and 'School Ties' led to starring roles in comedies such as 'George of the Jungle'. Fraser achieved widespread recognition as Rick O'Connell in 'The Mummy' trilogy. He also showcased his versatility in dramatic roles in films like 'Gods and Monsters', 'The Quiet American', and 'Crash', alongside other fantasy roles. Fraser is known for both his comedic and dramatic performances.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

2003: Alleged assault by Philip Berk

In 2003, Brendan Fraser alleges that he was sexually assaulted by Philip Berk, the then-president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), at a luncheon. Berk initially denied the incident but later admitted to groping Fraser "in jest" in his memoir.

2014: Berk's memoir acknowledges groping

In 2014, Philip Berk acknowledged in his memoir that he had groped Brendan Fraser "in jest", following Fraser's allegation of sexual assault.

2018: Fraser makes assault public

In 2018, Brendan Fraser publicly stated that he had been sexually assaulted by Philip Berk in 2003. This, along with other stressors, led to a major depression and a career break.

2018: Surgeries due to stunt demands

In 2018, Brendan Fraser revealed that the physical demands of his action and comedy roles led to him undergoing several surgeries over seven years. These included a partial knee replacement, a laminectomy, and vocal-cord surgery.

2018: Allegation goes public

In a 2018 GQ article, Brendan Fraser publicly alleges he was blacklisted from Hollywood after accusing Philip Berk of sexual assault. Fraser questioned if his allegation was the reason why he was no longer receiving calls for work.

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 Abilis, a nonprofit organization supporting individuals with disabilities in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

2019: Fraser's changing views on HFPA's power

In 2019, Brendan Fraser expressed a different view on Sway in the Morning, saying he did not think the HFPA had that much power to blacklist him.

2022: Heart of Abilis Award

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

2022: Refusal to participate in Golden Globes

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

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