• Brendan Fraser is an award-winning actor, best known for his role in The Mummy trilogy and Crash.
• He is of mixed ancestry with German, Irish, French-Canadian, and Czech roots.
• His career began with a re-enactment of America's Most Wanted, and he rose to prominence with George of the Jungle.
• His net worth is estimated to be $25 million.
• He is active on Instagram and Facebook, with close to 30,000 followers on each platform.
Known for movies
Short Info
Net Worth
$25 million, $25 million
Date Of Birth
December 3, 1968
Spouse
Afton Smith, Afton Smith
Mark
Towering height and athletic frame
Fact
Appearing in the stage version of "Cat on the Hot Tin roof" in London. [December 2001]
Born Brendan James Fraser on the 3rd December 1968 in Indianapolis, Indiana USA, he is an award-winning actor, perhaps best known to the world from playing Rick O’Connell in the fantasy-adventure action-drama film trilogy “The Mummy” (1998-2001), and also as Rick in the crime-drama thriller film “Crash” in 2004, among many other differing roles.
Brendan Fraser Wiki: Early Life, Parents, and Education
Brendan is the son of Canadian parents, Carol Mary (née Genereux) and Peter Fraser; he is the youngest in the family with three older brothers, Kevin, Regan, and Sean. Brendan is of mixed ancestry as he has German, Irish, French-Canadian, and even Czech roots. During his childhood years, Brendan and the whole Fraser family moved around the world, from Canada to Europe, living even in Switzerland and Netherland for a while. He went to Upper Canada College, which is a private boarding school in Toronto. He eventually graduated with a degree from Seattle’s Cornish College of the Arts in 1990. Brendan then started honing his acting skills at a small acting college in New York City, and had plans to enroll at graduate school in Texas, but his heart chose Hollywood instead, and he began attending auditions.
Career Beginnings
Brendan’s career on screen started with a re-enactment of the popular TV show “America’s Most Wanted”, portraying a friend of a murder victim, then in 1991 he made his film debut in “Dogfight”, though only in a minor role. However, the following year he felt the first ray of success, when he was cast in the lead role of Link in the fairly popular comedy film “Encino Man”, co-starring Sean Austin and Megan Ward. Throughout the ‘90s, Brendan enjoyed success, taking the leading roles in numerous popular films such as “School Ties” in 1992, then the Golden Globe Award-nominated comedy-drama “With Honors” in 1994, and romantic drama “Still Breathing” in 1997.
Rise to Prominence
Proving himself a skillful actor, Brendan was cast as George in the film “George of the Jungle”, created by Jay Ward, which was successful both critically and commercially, which launched Brendan to stardom. He continued the same way with the part of Rick O’Connell in the fantasy-adventure drama film “The Mummy” in 1999, co-starring Rachel Weisz and Arnold Vosloo, then in the 2001 sequel entitled “The Mummy Returns”, which was also a complete success. During this time, Brendan enjoyed success with other projects too, such as the remake of “Bedazzled” from 1965, released in 2000, starring Brendan and Elizabeth Hurley. Nothing changed much for Brendan in the next few years, with roles in “Crash” (2004), and “Journey to the Center of the Earth” in 2008, his popularity and net worth were soaring ever higher.
Career Decline
Unfortunately, his career started to decline during the second half of the 2000s, as since then films in which he appeared have underperformed. He managed to bounce back with the male lead in Ron Krauss’ drama film “Gimme Shelter”, co-starring Vanessa Hudgens and Rosario Dawson, but only briefly. Two years later, Brendan portrayed Billy Anderson in the TV mini-series “Texas Rising”, which earned three Primetime Emmy Award nominations, and he had the recurring role of John Gunther in the highly-acclaimed drama series “The Affair” (2016-2017). Brendan was slowly returning to prominence, and in recent years has had the lead roles in the TV series “Trust”, as James Fletcher Chace, and Nathan Fowler in “Condor”, both in 2018. He is now working on several films, such as “The Field” and “Behind the Curtain of Night”, both scheduled for release late in 2018.
Do You Know How Rich Brendan Fraser Is?
Since starting his career, Brendan has featured in over 60 film and TV titles, some of which became commercially successful, such as “The Mummy Films” which grossed over a billion dollars at the box office, which helped to increase his net worth to a large degree. Some of his most lucrative roles were landed in the films: “The Mummy” (1999) with a salary of $4 million, “Dudley Do-Right” (1999) – $4 million, “Bedazzled” (2000) – $10 million and “The Mummy Returns” (2001) – $12.5 million. So, if you have ever wondered how rich Brendan Fraser is, as of mid- 2018, according to authoritative sources it has been estimated that Fraser’s net worth is as high as $25 million. Pretty impressive, don’t you think?
Do You Know About Brendan’s Personal Life, Affairs, Marriage, Divorce, Children?
Brendan is quite open about his personal life; he was married to actress Afton Smith from 1998 until 2008. The two met at a barbecue party at Winona Ryder’s house in July 1993. Five years later, the couple married and before divorcing welcomed their three sons, Griffin Arthur, Holden Fletcher and Leland Francis.
Financial Problems
However, despite becoming a popular actor, Brendan couldn’t finance his divorce and later alimony to his wife, which amounted to around $900,000 per year, for his now ex-wife and their three children.
House for Sale
Even before his divorce, Brendan was forced to sell the family house, located at Readcrest Drive, Beverly Hills, estimated to be worth $3 million, and at 3,948 square feet consisted of three bedrooms and four bathrooms. He now lives near Bedford, New York.
Internet Popularity
Brendan has managed to expand his popularity to social media platforms, especially Instagram and Facebook. His official Instagram account has close to 30,000 followers, with whom he has shared pictures from career events, such as his role in the film “Field”, and personal life, speaking to his fans about his many travels. Brendan is also active on Facebook, with just over 30,000 fans, and has used this social media network to promote his career. So, if you aren’t already a fan of this award-winning actor, then this is a perfect opportunity for you, just skip over to his official pages.
General Info
Full Name
Brendan Fraser
Net Worth
$25 million, $25 million
Date Of Birth
December 3, 1968
Height
1.91 m, 1.91 m
Profession
Photographer, Film producer, Voice Actor, Photographer, Film producer, Voice Actor
Education
Cornish College of the Arts, Upper Canada College, Cornish College of the Arts, Upper Canada College
Family
Spouse
Afton Smith, Afton Smith
Children
Griffin Arthur Fraser, Leland Francis Fraser, Holden Fletcher Fraser, Griffin Arthur Fraser, Leland Francis Fraser, Holden Fletcher Fraser
Parents
Carol Fraser, Peter Fraser, Carol Fraser, Peter Fraser
Siblings
Regan Fraser, Kevin Fraser, Sean Fraser, Regan Fraser, Kevin Fraser, Sean Fraser
Accomplishments
Awards
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Acting Ensemble, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Acting Ensemble
Music Groups
Skerryvore
Nominations
Gotham Independent Film Award for Best Ensemble Performance, Teen Choice Award for Film - Choice Actor, Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Movie Actor, Gotham Independent Film Award for Best Ensemble Performance, Teen Choice Award for Film - Choice Actor, Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Movie Actor
Movies
George of the Jungle, The Mummy, Journey to the Center of the Earth, The Mummy Returns, Bedazzled, Encino Man, Blast from the Past, Inkheart, School Ties, Furry Vengeance, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, Gods and Monsters, Monkeybone, Looney Tunes: Back in Action, Crash, The Quiet American, A...
TV Shows
Texas Rising, The Fam Fite, Texas Rising, The Fam Fite
Ian McKellen is brilliant with research. I paid really close attention to the sources he goes to. He's a very, very intelligent man.
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Forget acting. It's all about rock 'n' roll.
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I've been grateful enough, smart enough to take the work with Ian McKellen in Gods And Monsters.
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I was molded, spent my time underneath a lot of goo. And then the bits and pieces were sculpted. It took probably 10 days to create each character after all those camera tests.
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Elizabeth Hurley and I had a lot of fun together. She's a very beautiful, confident woman.
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I wish the rock 'n' roll scene to be back in.
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The test audience holds a great deal of power in the process of film making in the United States.
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Saigon is hot, full of atmosphere, activity, and commerce.
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All you have to do is just believe in what's there; then, the audience will, too.
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I would act whether or not I was paid. I would be involved in ensemble groups. I would have the desire to tell stories.
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I remember thinking, I want to work for the camera.
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Burroughs was never really that pleased with the way popular culture and society treated his character. He tried to make a few movies of his own as a result, but they weren't very good.
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I wanted to have the opportunity to travel to Vietnam and Sydney, and have the chance to work there.
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I recently watched Peter Brook's Lord of the Flies, and it wasn't a favorite film. Then I saw the one that was made in 1990, which in my opinion didn't match up to the original.
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They had a hard time miking me in my loin cloth, I mean, where were they gonna tape it?
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Maybe my caveman ancestors invented the wheel or something. I'm not sure.
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I mean, it was a mummy movie. It was a good film independent of its source. It that looks like Lawrence of Arabia (1962) on steroids in a lot of ways.
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I wish I could have 25,000 years of my personal family history documented in a very powerful computer or a CD-ROM that I could just pop in and my computer would never crash.
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If you run an Internet search on Vietnam and the war, most of the information you get begins at about 1962. I think this is telling. It is missing the whole period that led up to the reasons the war happened in the first place.
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I suppose if it has a practical purpose, I appreciate a pat on the back. I suppose it's rewarding, ultimately.
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When you throw punches at actors, you stop, you pull it, and it looks like you pulled it. When you throw punches at cartoon characters, they are not there, so you can swing through. It looks like you really decked them.
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Most people go, I wish for world peace. But chaos has a place in balancing out the light and the dark in the world. I don't know if I would wish for world peace.
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I always approach comedy roles pretending they aren't funny.
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I'm just glad that I have bragging rights to working with Bugs and Daffy.
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Graham Greene, as I understand it, was quite outspoken in his criticism of American foreign policy.
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Horrible things happen, but were they horrible? No, they were just circumstances of the world.
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I don't believe that wishing works. I think we get the things we work for.
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I'm starting to judge success by the time I have for myself, the time I spend with family and friends. My priorities aren't amending; they're shifting.
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George of the Jungle is a cartoon. He's a guy who swings around on a vine all day. Are you not buying that?
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I think you have to show homage to creators.
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I have so much satisfaction in my life. I have a beautiful wife and the great stimulation of an interesting career. I'm the most happy fellow that I know.
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I guess darkness serves a purpose: to show us that there is redemption through chaos. I believe in that. I think that's the basis of Greek mythology.
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I still don't understand the music industry that much. Everything I learned was from hanging out with rock musicians in studios. I certainly have respect for those who make music their livelihood.
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You do a movie, Hollywood loves you for a while. They love you, they love you, they love you until...oh, they love someone else now. It's not cyclical, it's ... it's ... ficklical!
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[on turning forty] I feel all giddy inside. It's like when I turned 13 and I felt like I finally became a teenager. Now I feel like I'm finally becoming an adult. It's like earning another stripe in life.
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What if William Shakespeare had had a test audience for "Romeo and Juliet" or "Hamlet"?
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As sophisticated as the technology gets, the less sophisticated you have to become as an actor.
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I believe you have a responsibility to comport yourself in a manner that gives an example to others. As a young man, I prayed for success. Now I pray just to be worthy of it.
Facts
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Was considered for the role of Phil Dunphy on Modern Family (2009).
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Filming Inkheart (2008) at Shepperton Studios in London. [November 2006]
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In Singapore for the 3-D film fest. The first film festival specifically dedicated to 3-D technology (3DX: 3D Film & Entertainment Technology Festival). [November 2008]
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Appearing in the stage version of "Cat on the Hot Tin roof" in London. [December 2001]
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He has Irish, Scottish, German, Czech, and French ancestry.
He is not ambidextrous as it might appear in Monkeybone (2001). If you listen to the director's commentary, that is a left hand artist's hand seen painting the characters, and the artist isn't Brendan.
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Wife Afton gave birth to their third child and third son, Leland, on May 2, 2006 in Los Angeles, California.
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The son of a Canadian travel executive. Among the places he lived in his younger days include Cincinnati, Ohio; Detroit, Michigan; Ottawa, Canada; and Holland.
Second child, son Holden Fletcher, b. 16 August 2004
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Attended Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, Washington.
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While filming Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003), was terrified at having to hit Bill Goldberg. Goldberg constantly told him to go ahead and do it, telling him, "It's what I do for a living."
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He welcomed first child son Griffin Arthur on September 17, 2002.
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His and Afton's wedding was held in the garden at the Bel Air Hotel in Los Angeles.
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Speaks French fluently.
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Has dual citizenship: American and Canadian.
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Whenever appearing in a Pauly Shore movie, he uses the character name "Link".
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Chosen by People Magazine as one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world. [1998]
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Raised in Holland, Switzerland, and Canada. Educated at Upper Canada College in Toronto, the Actors' Conservatory, Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle.