Brendan Fraser | |
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Fraser in 2006
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Born |
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
December 3, 1968
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1988–present |
Spouse(s) | Afton Smith (m. 1998; div. 2007) |
Children | 3 |
Relatives | George Genereux (uncle) |
Website | brendanfraser |
Brendan James Fraser (/ˈfreɪzər/ FRAY-zər; born December 3, 1968) is a Canadian-American actor. He played Rick O'Connell in The Mummy trilogy (1999, 2001, 2008), and is known for his comedy and fantasy leading roles in films, such as Encino Man (1992), The Scout (1994), George of the Jungle (1997), Bedazzled (2000), Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003), Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008), and Inkheart (2009). He also starred in numerous dramatic roles, such as Gods and Monsters (1998), The Quiet American (2002), Crash (2004), and Gimme Shelter (2013).
Fraser was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of Canadians Carol Mary (née Genereux) and Peter Fraser. His mother was a sales counselor, and his father was a former journalist who worked as a Canadian foreign service officer for the Government Office of Tourism. His ancestry includes Czech, French Canadian, German, Irish, and Scottish. His maternal uncle, George Genereux, was the only Canadian to win a gold medal in the 1952 Summer Olympics. He has three older brothers: Kevin, Regan, and Sean.