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ActorBirth Name :
Brendan James FraserBirth Date :
December 03, 1968Birth Place :
Indianapolis, Indiana, USASpouse :
Afton Smith (actress, 27-Sept-98 - 26-Dec-07)Claim to fame :
As George, the King of the Jungle, in "George of the Jungle" (1997)
Brendan Fraser to Greet Guests at Universal Studios Hollywood
July 23, 2008 11:07:18Brendan Fraser, star of Universal Pictures' eagerly anticipated summer blockbuster, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor makes a special guest appearance at Universal Studios Hollywood to meet fans and join them for a spin on the popular "Revenge of the Mummy-The Ride" thrill ride roller coaster on Sunday, July 27 at 4:00 p.m.
Flanked by a brigade of marching mummies, Brendan Fraser will greet fans at the "Revenge of the Mummy-The Ride" and entertain their many questions as well as preview a clip of the film. Guests attending the event will also have a chance to win tickets to attend the exclusive red carpet world premiere, which will debut at Universal CityWalk later that day.
The Rock and Brendan Fraser Tapped in 'G.I. Joe'?
April 04, 2008 11:04:51Though the upcoming action film "G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra" has started its production this February, it seems that the casting have yet to be settled as new casting reports are still coming in. The latest reports came from the action adventure film suggested that the former WWE champion Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson may get a role in the film, whereas Brendan Fraser have been tapped to join the cast.
According to Latino Review, Rock has been offered the role of Hector Delgado, a Navy Seal who is nicknamed Shipwreck, while Fraser has been signed to make a cameo appearance in the film as Gung Ho, the Village People-looking soldier. The site further noted that Rock has yet to make any decision on the offer. Meanwhile, on Fraser's role, it was said that the star of "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor" has done shooting for his one scene role. The scene reportedly is taken place at 'The Pit' and it will be showing a training sequence.
Brendan Fraser Honored by 2008 ShoWest
January 29, 2008 11:01:41The star of "The Mummy" Brendan Fraser will be honored with the Distinguished Decade of Achievement in Film Award at 2008 ShoWest convention to be held from March 10 to 13 at the Bally's and Paris hotels in Las Vegas. The 39-year-old actor will be presented with the kudo at the closing-awards gala of the film-related event.
On giving the award to Fraser, ShoWest co-managing director Mitch Neuhauser explained that the recently split actor has made many memorable performances. Neuhauser stated, "From his roles in action-packed blockbusters like 'The Mummy,' 'The Mummy Returns' and 'George of the Jungle' to his critically acclaimed roles in such independent films as 'Crash' and 'Gods and Monsters,' Fraser has delivered many inspirational performances over the past decade."
Brendan Fraser Dating Actress Maria Bello?!
January 21, 2008 11:01:39Has separated from his wife of 9 years, Brendan Fraser quickly found new love in actress Maria Bello.
Brendan and Maria both are co-stars in the forthcoming action, adventure, horror flick "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor" and they are said to become "tight because the shoot in China was challenging and Maria was a friendly face. They had chemistry for sure. It lit up the set, and everyone commented on it."
Brendan Fraser Split From Wife of 9 Years
December 28, 2007 11:12:36Brendan Fraser soon will be a single man again. On Wednesday, December 26, the star of "Crash" and his wife, Afton Smith, announced that they are ending their 9-year marriage, though will still remain being good friends. The publicist for the 39-year-old actor, Ina Treciokas commented, "They continue to maintain a close and caring friendship."
The 39-year-old actor married his long time lover on September 27, 1998 at the Bel Air Hotel in Los Angeles. Together, they have three children, five-year-old Griffin, three-year-old Holden and one-and-a-half-year-old Leland. Prior to the marriage, Fraser and Smith had been dating for about four years.
Another Behind-the-Scenes Mummy 3 Video Posted
November 22, 2007 01:11:26The sixth and latest video from "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor" set in Shanghai has been submitted by director Rob Cohen onto his official blog for fans of the horror action adventure franchise to see it online by now.
Labeled "1st Night", the video features what looks like to be an impressive chase scene shot on location. It also shows Cohen talking about his love for filming at night, creating movie magic while other people are sleeping. Head to the link above to check it out.
New Mummy Behind-the-Scenes Clip Featuring Brendan Fraser
October 10, 2007 04:10:06
There's something new on Rob Cohen's official blog of his new project "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor." A fourth behind-the-scenes clip has been submitted on it featuring the flick's lead actor Brendan Fraser.
Created by Todd Grossman, the documentary filmmaker for the movie, the clip follows Fraser as he shot a scene during a rainy day in Montreal Canada and the process behind it. Despite the not-so-friendly weather, the actor carried out his task seriously, taking shots of what seemed to be a comedic sequence where he is trying to catch a fish.
Brendan Fraser Confirmed Joining "Mummy 3"
April 12, 2007 11:04:57
No doubt providing the link between the second and third installment of the hit adventure series, Brendan Fraser finally is positive to reprise his role as Rick O'Connell in Universal Pictures' "The Mummy 3."
Variety has confirmed that the actor has closed a rich deal to return for the third part of the franchise, thereby joining martial arts star Jet Li, who will play a major villain in the project. On the other hand, it is sadly reported that Rachel Weisz, who played Evelyn Carnahan in the previous two installments, has dropped out of talks to reprise the role.
Brendan Fraser Returning for "Mummy 3"
September 09, 2006 09:09:36
Rick O'Connell will be back onscreen. According to TMZ.com, Brendan Fraser has been signed up to once again play the character following Universal's decision to make "The Mummy 3" of which production is expected to begin early next year.
While plot details of the movie remain undisclosed, it has been confirmed that "Smallville" creators Alfred Gough and Miles Millar are set to pen the script. As for the director, Universal is reported to have made an offer to "Jurassic Park III" helmer Joe Johnston, so the return of Stephen Sommers on the director's seat seems unlikely to happen.
Paul Bettany Joins Brendan Fraser in "Inkheart"
August 24, 2006 04:08:51
"Inkheart" cast really is compiled fast. Just a day after the announcement of Brendan Fraser taking role in the project, Paul Bettany has been confirmed to be included in the list to star opposite the "Crash" actor. Unlike Fraser whose role in the film has been fixed, Bettany is still engaged in talks to play a fire-eating performer named Dustfinger.
Developed under New Line Cinema, the movie will be made based on the Cornelia Funke's fantasy novel which takes a look on the journey of a girl as she tries to save her kidnapped father who has an ability to bring characters from books to life. Iain Softley is attached to direct with playwright David Lindsay-Abaire adapting the screenplay. Funke herself is seating as the producer alongside Ileen Maisel.
Brendan Fraser Dips Hands into "Inkheart"
August 24, 2006 09:08:02
Adding one more big screen project into his resume, Brendan Fraser has reached a deal to have a starring role in "Inkheart", an adaptation of the Cornelia Funke's best-selling children's novel, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
A production of New Line Cinema, pic will likely to stay true to the book's story which follows the journey of a girl as she tries to save her kidnapped father who has an ability to bring characters from books to life. Fraser will portray the father, Mortimer "Mo" Folchart or known more as Silvertongue under the direction of "The Skeleton Key" helmer Iain Softley. Playwright David Lindsay-Abaire is set to write the adaptation with Funke and Ileen Maisel seating as producers.
15 Most Powerful Canadians in Hollywood
August 16, 2006 10:08:56
It is the second year in a row that Canadian Business magazine reveals its annual Celebrity Power List. It is an annual ranking of the most powerful Canadians in Hollywood, based on four factors which are estimated salary, press clippings, number of Google hits and number of TV appearances.
Top the list at No. 1 is actor Jim Carrey whose improved web scores and a bump in the TV category put him ahead of Pamela Anderson at 2nd place after her sitcom "Stacked" was cancelled. Rounding out the Top 5 are Keanu Reeves, Kiefer Sutherland, and Montreal-born actor William Shatner.
Canada's Walk of Fame Inductees
June 05, 2006 11:06:29
Such Canadian famous figures as Pamela Anderson, Paul Shaffer, and humorist Eugene Levy were all there gathering in downtown Toronto on Saturday June 3rd, 2006 to have their names engraved in a Toronto sidewalk as the inductees of Canada's Walk of Fame.
Levy, who was being recognized for his work on the SCTV comedy series as well as the "American Pie" movies and other comedies such as "A Mighty Wind" and "Best in Show," commented "It feels pretty damn good, actually. It's a kick. I was kind of blasé up to today, trying to play it down, but it was pretty exciting."
Stars Involved in the "3-D Journey"
May 11, 2006 02:05:43
Time goes by and now Walden Media and New Line are about to launch production on "Journey 3-D." Due to such fact the two studios have attached Josh Hutcherson to star in, casting him opposite Brendan Fraser.
An update on Jules Verne's "Journey to the Center of the Earth", "Journey 3-D" is being directed by Eric Breivig based on a script written by D.V. DeVincentis. Take the producer seat is Charlotte Huggins.
Became Parents Again, Brendan Fraser & Wife
May 03, 2006 03:05:17
Tuesday May 2nd, 2006 was a happy day for Brendan Fraser and wife Afton Smith for that day the couple welcomed their third child together.
While the baby's sex was not revealed publicly, it is said that the infant was born at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.
Fraser Makes "Journey to the Center of the Earth"
April 21, 2006 03:04:24
Brendan Fraser is such person who likes challenge so it's not surprising then to find out the actor signs to topline "Journey 3-D," a contemporary, 3-D update of the Jules Verne classic.
Of action adventure science fiction genre, "Journey 3-D" follows the story of Brendan's character, a geologist who, with his teenage son, discovers a message hidden in an ancient artifact, leading them into a previously unseen world.
