History of Brendan Fraser in Timeline
Brendan Fraser is an American-Canadian actor who rose to prominence in the 1990s. His breakthrough roles in *Encino Man* and *School Ties* led to starring roles in comedies like *George of the Jungle* and dramas such as *With Honors*. He achieved major stardom as Rick O'Connell in *The Mummy* trilogy. Fraser also took on dramatic roles in critically acclaimed films including *Gods and Monsters*, *The Quiet American*, and *Crash*, showcasing his versatility. Other notable roles include *Bedazzled* and *Journey to the Center of the Earth*.
1937: Birth of mother
In 1937, Carol Mary (née Généreux), Brendan Fraser's mother, was born.
1952: Uncle won gold medal
In 1952, Brendan Fraser's maternal uncle, George Genereux, won a gold medal in the Summer Olympics.
1967: Original Bedazzled film released
In 2000, Brendan Fraser starred in "Bedazzled", a remake of the 1967 British film of the same name.
December 3, 1968: Brendan Fraser Born
On December 3, 1968, Brendan James Fraser was born in Indianapolis, Indiana.
1987: Graduated from Upper Canada College
In 1987, Brendan Fraser graduated from Upper Canada College, a private boarding school in Toronto.
1990: Graduated from Cornish College of the Arts
In 1990, Brendan Fraser graduated from Seattle's Cornish College of the Arts.
1991: Film Debut in Dogfight
In 1991, Brendan Fraser made his film debut with a small role in "Dogfight".
1992: First leading role in Encino Man
In 1992, Brendan Fraser got his first leading film role in the comedy film "Encino Man". That same year he starred in School Ties.
1992: Breakthrough roles in Encino Man and School Ties
In 1992, Brendan Fraser had his breakthrough roles in the comedy "Encino Man" and the drama "School Ties".
July 4, 1993: Met Afton Smith
On July 4, 1993, Brendan Fraser met his future wife, Afton Smith, at a barbecue at Winona Ryder's house.
1993: Made cameo appearance in Son in Law
In 1993, Brendan Fraser made a cameo appearances in the Pauly Shore film "Son in Law".
1994: Starred in With Honors and Airheads
In 1994, Brendan Fraser starred in box office failures such as "With Honors" and "Airheads".
1994: Starring role in With Honors
In 1994, Fraser gained further prominence for his starring role in the comedy "With Honors".
1995: First theatre production in Four Dogs and a Bone
In 1995, Brendan Fraser performed at his first theatre production at the Geffen Playhouse in "Four Dogs and a Bone".
1995: Starred in The Passion of Darkly Noon
In 1995, Brendan Fraser starred in box office failures such as "The Passion of Darkly Noon".
1996: Starred in Mrs. Winterbourne
In 1996, Brendan Fraser starred in box office failures such as "Mrs. Winterbourne".
1997: Starring role in George of the Jungle
In 1997, Brendan Fraser gained further prominence for his starring role in the comedy "George of the Jungle".
1997: Major box office success with George of the Jungle
In 1997, Brendan Fraser had his first major box office success with "George of the Jungle".
1997: Starred in The Twilight of the Golds
In 1997, Brendan Fraser starred in box office failures such as "The Twilight of the Golds".
September 27, 1998: Married Afton Smith
On September 27, 1998, Brendan Fraser married Afton Smith.
1998: Critical acclaim for dramatic role in Gods and Monsters
In 1998, Brendan Fraser received critical acclaim for his dramatic role in "Gods and Monsters".
1998: Dramatic role in Gods and Monsters
In 1998, Brendan Fraser took on a dramatic role in "Gods and Monsters".
1999: Commercial success with The Mummy
In 1999, Brendan Fraser achieved his biggest commercial success with "The Mummy".
1999: Starring role in The Mummy
In 1999, Brendan Fraser emerged as a star playing Rick O'Connell in "The Mummy".
2000: Starred in Bedazzled
In 2000, Brendan Fraser starred in "Bedazzled".
2001: Starred in The Mummy Returns and Monkeybone
In 2001, Brendan Fraser starred in "The Mummy Returns" and "Monkeybone".
2001: Starred in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
In late 2001, Brendan Fraser starred as "Brick" in Tennessee Williams's Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.
January 12, 2002: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof show closed
On January 12, 2002, Brendan Fraser's show "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" closed.
2002: Birth of son Griffin Arthur Fraser
In 2002, Brendan Fraser and Afton Smith had their son, Griffin Arthur Fraser.
2002: Dramatic role in The Quiet American
In 2002, Brendan Fraser took on a dramatic role in "The Quiet American".
2003: Sexual assault by Philip Berk
In 2003, Brendan Fraser was a victim of a sexual assault committed against him by Philip Berk.
2004: Birth of son Holden Fletcher Fraser
In 2004, Brendan Fraser and Afton Smith had their son, Holden Fletcher Fraser.
2004: Appeared in Crash
In 2004, Brendan Fraser appeared in the Academy Award-winning film "Crash".
March 2006: Inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame
In March 2006, Brendan Fraser was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame.
2006: Birth of son Leland Francis Fraser
In 2006, Brendan Fraser and Afton Smith had their son, Leland Francis Fraser.
April 2007: Sold home in Beverly Hills
In April 2007, Brendan Fraser and his wife sold their home in Beverly Hills, California.
July 27, 2007: Filming started for The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
On July 27, 2007, filming started in Montreal for "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor".
August 2008: The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor released
In August 2008, Brendan Fraser returned for the second sequel to "The Mummy" titled "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor".
2008: Starring role in Journey to the Center of the Earth
In 2008, Brendan Fraser starred in the fantasy "Journey to the Center of the Earth".
2010: Return to Broadway in Elling
In 2010, Brendan Fraser returned to Broadway in the production of "Elling", which closed after one week.
2011: Set to play William Tell
In 2011, Brendan Fraser was set to play William Tell in "The Legend of William Tell: 3D", but filming was delayed and he later sued the producer.
2011: Asked court to reduce alimony payments
In early 2011, Brendan Fraser asked the court to reduce his alimony payments.
2013: Played Elvis Presley impersonator in Pawn Shop Chronicles
In 2013, Brendan Fraser played an Elvis Presley impersonator in the ensemble black comedy "Pawn Shop Chronicles".
2014: Court ruled against alimony reduction
In 2014, the court ruled against Brendan Fraser's request for alimony reduction and Smith's fraud allegation.
2014: Philip Berk acknowledges groping Fraser in memoir
In his 2014 memoir, Philip Berk acknowledged groping Brendan Fraser "in jest," following Fraser's later public accusation of sexual assault in 2018. This admission added to the controversy surrounding the incident.
2016: Role in The Affair
From 2016 to 2017, Brendan Fraser branched into television with a role in the Showtime drama, "The Affair".
2016: Replaced Ray Liotta in Line of Descent
In 2016, Brendan Fraser replaced Ray Liotta in the Bollywood thriller "Line of Descent" and joined the cast of "The Affair".
2016: Death of mother
In 2016, Brendan Fraser's mother, Carol Mary (née Généreux) passed away.
2017: Role in The Affair
From 2016 to 2017, Brendan Fraser branched into television with a role in the Showtime drama, "The Affair".
February 2018: Lives in Bedford, New York
As of February 2018, Brendan Fraser lives in Bedford, New York.
March 25, 2018: Trust premiered
On March 25, 2018, the FX anthology series "Trust" premiered, featuring Brendan Fraser.
2018: Role in Trust
In 2018, Brendan Fraser appeared in the FX series, "Trust".
2018: Fraser publicly accuses Philip Berk of sexual assault
In 2018, Brendan Fraser publicly accused Philip Berk, then-president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, of sexually assaulting him at a luncheon in 2003. This revelation, along with other personal challenges, contributed to a major depression and a break in Fraser's career.
2018: Discussed surgeries due to physical demands of roles
In 2018, Brendan Fraser stated publicly that the physical demands of his roles had required him to undergo several surgeries.
2018: Fraser suggests blacklisting after accusation against Berk
In a 2018 GQ article, Brendan Fraser suggested that his career had stalled after he accused Philip Berk of sexual assault, implying he may have been blacklisted from Hollywood. He questioned whether the allegation contributed to the decline in his career opportunities.
2018: Fraser discusses son Griffin's autism
In a 2018 interview with GQ, Brendan Fraser said that his son Griffin is on the autism spectrum.
2018: Fraser becomes a 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 non-profit organization supporting individuals with disabilities in Connecticut.
2019: Role in Doom Patrol
From 2019 to 2023, Brendan Fraser appeared in the Max series, "Doom Patrol".
2019: Fraser expresses doubt about HFPA power
In 2019, Brendan Fraser appeared on the radio show Sway in the Morning, where he expressed a different view on the influence of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), stating, "I don't think the HFPA really wield that much power."
September 2020: Cast in No Sudden Move
In September 2020, Brendan Fraser was cast in Steven Soderbergh's period crime film "No Sudden Move".
January 2021: Cast as lead in The Whale
In January 2021, Brendan Fraser was announced as the lead in Darren Aronofsky's film "The Whale".
October 2021: Cast as Firefly in Batgirl
In October 2021, Brendan Fraser was cast as the villain Firefly in the superhero film "Batgirl".
2021: Role in No Sudden Move
In 2021, Brendan Fraser's film career was revitalized by a role in Steven Soderbergh's "No Sudden Move".
August 2022: Batgirl release canceled
In August 2022, the release of the film "Batgirl", in which Brendan Fraser was cast, was canceled.
September 2022: The Whale premiered at Venice International Film Festival
In September 2022, the film "The Whale" premiered at the Venice International Film Festival.
September 2022: Red-carpet debut with Jeanne Moore
Since September 2022, Brendan Fraser has been in a relationship with makeup artist Jeanne Moore, and they made their red-carpet debut at the 2022 Venice Film Festival.
2022: No star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
As of 2022, Brendan Fraser does not have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2022: Smith and Fraser receive the 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, which supports individuals with disabilities.
2022: Role in The Whale
In 2022, Brendan Fraser starred as an obese gay man in Darren Aronofsky's "The Whale", earning him critical acclaim.
2022: Fraser vows to boycott Golden Globes nomination
In 2022, Brendan Fraser told GQ that if the HFPA nominated him for a Golden Globe that year for his film, The Whale, he would "not participate" due to his "history" with the organization.
December 2023: Guest narrator at Disney's Candlelight Processional
In December 2023, Brendan Fraser was a guest narrator at Disney's Candlelight Processional at Walt Disney World.
2023: Role in Doom Patrol
From 2019 to 2023, Brendan Fraser appeared in the Max series, "Doom Patrol".
July 2024: Starred as Dwight D. Eisenhower in Pressure
In July 2024, it was announced that Brendan Fraser would star as Dwight D. Eisenhower in Pressure.
