Brendan Fraser
Brendan Fraser
Brendan James Fraseris an American-Canadian actor. He played Rick O'Connell in The Mummy trilogy, and is known for his comedy and fantasy film leading roles in films, such as Encino Man, The Scout, George of the Jungle, Looney Tunes: Back in Action, Journey to the Center of the Earthand Inkheart. He also starred in numerous dramatic roles, such as Gods and Monsters, The Quiet American, Crashand Gimme Shelter...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionMovie Actor
Date of Birth3 December 1968
CityIndianapolis, IN
CountryUnited States of America
Brendan Fraser quotes about
I wanted to have the opportunity to travel to Vietnam and Sydney, and have the chance to work there.
I haven't been one since I did a film called (coughs) Encino Man (laughing). After two or three runs with Pauly Shore, I had enough. Watching this film in 3D as far as rollercoasters go really fills it for me.
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.
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.
I always approach comedy roles pretending they aren't funny
I remember thinking, I want to work for the camera.
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.
The test audience holds a great deal of power in the process of filmmaking in the United States.
All you have to do is just believe in what's there; then, the audience will, too
Of course I was a dork, but that's OK. Because all the coolest people I know were dorks.
To swing or not to swing? Swing.
I mean, it was a mummy movie. It was a good film independent of its source. It that looks like Lawrence of Arabia on steroids in a lot of ways.
You can't see any movie nowadays really without it having some sort of CGI treatment, albeit whether it's a creature or an environment, something like that. To make a point, sort of poetically in that case, but clearly it was a drama and how do you approach it? Well, I think what you're supposed to do is what the text dictates. What you bring to it and everything you need to know should be there, and pay attention to your director.
I wish I could go home. I've been on the road since May. I wonder if my dogs still remember me