History of Brendan Fraser in Timeline

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

2003: Sexual Assault Allegation

In 2003, Brendan Fraser was allegedly sexually assaulted by Philip Berk, the then-president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), at a luncheon.

2014: Berk Acknowledges Groping Fraser

In his 2014 memoir, Philip Berk acknowledged having groped Brendan Fraser "in jest", in response to Fraser's allegations.

February 2018: Living in Bedford, New York

As of February 2018, Brendan Fraser resides in Bedford, New York.

2018: Health Issues and Surgeries

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

2018: Public Disclosure of Sexual Assault Allegation

In 2018, Brendan Fraser publicly accused Philip Berk, then-president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), of sexually assaulting him at a luncheon in 2003. The stress of this, along with other personal issues, led to a period of depression and a career break.

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.

September 2022: Relationship with Jeanne Moore

In September 2022, Brendan Fraser began a relationship with makeup artist Jeanne Moore, and they made their red-carpet debut at the 2022 Venice Film Festival.

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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