Brendan Fraser. Overview and main events

Brendan James Fraser was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Canadian parents Peter and Carol Mary Fraser. His father was a former journalist and a foreign service officer for Canada’s Government Office of Tourism, and his mother was a sales counselor. This multicultural and itinerant upbringing would later influence his career and personal life.

Fraser graduated from Upper Canada College, an all-boys preparatory boarding school in Toronto, Ontario. He then went on to study at the Actors’ Conservatory at the Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, Washington, solidifying his interest in acting.

Fraser borrowed his mother’s car and drove from Seattle to Hollywood to pursue a career in acting. This marked the beginning of his journey in the entertainment industry.

Fraser earned his breakthrough role as Link, a frozen caveman, in the comedy film "Encino Man". This role catapulted him into the spotlight and set the stage for his future success.

Fraser starred in the comedy film "George of the Jungle" in 1997 and then played the iconic role of Rick O’Connell in the action-adventure film "The Mummy" in 1999. These roles cemented his status as a leading actor in Hollywood.

Fraser faced significant personal and health challenges, including a sexual assault incident in 2003. These issues, along with health problems, led to a decline in his number of leading roles in the mid-to-late 2000s.

Fraser began his return to prominence with roles in television series such as "The Affair" (2016-2017) and "Trust" (2018). He also played Cliff 'Robotman' Steele in the Max series "Doom Patrol" from 2019 to 2023, marking a significant part of his career revival.

Fraser starred as Charlie, a morbidly obese English teacher, in the psychological drama film "The Whale", directed by Darren Aronofsky. This performance earned him widespread critical acclaim and numerous awards, including the Academy Award for Best Actor in 2023.

Fraser won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in "The Whale", marking a triumphant return to the top of his career and making him the first Canadian to receive this honor.