Name: Brendan Fraser
Date of Birth: 3 December 1968 Raised in Holland, Switzerland, and Canada. Educated at Upper Canada College in Toronto, the Actors' Conservatory, Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle. Chosen by People Magazine as one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world. [1998] Whenever appearing in a Pauly Shore movie, he uses the character name "Link". Born on the same day (December 3rd) as his wife Afton Smith. Has dual citizenship: American and Canadian. Speaks French fluently. His and Afton's wedding was held in the garden at the Bel Air Hotel in Los Angeles. ... He welcomed first child son Griffin Arthur on September 17, 2002. 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." Attended Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, Washington. Second child, son Holden Fletcher, b. 16 August 2004 Is an aspiring photographer. Has recorded more than a few plays for broadcast on the radio, including works by Tennessee Williams and Eugene O'Neill. He has three older brothers: Kevin Fraser, Sean Fraser and Regan Fraser. Has developed a reputation for being extremely approachable and friendly to fans who meet him on the streets. He was in consideration to play Superman Returns (2006) when Brett Ratner was still attached to the film. Was considered for the role of Dr. Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic in Fantastic Four (2005). Was set to play the role of Dr. Steve/Eddie in The Wedding Planner (2001), but scheduling conflicts with filming Bedazzled (2000) prevented him. 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. Wife Afton gave birth to their third child and third son, Leland, on May 2nd, 2006 in Los Angeles. He is not ambidextrous as it might appear in Monkeybone. If you listen to the directors commentary, that is a left hand artist's hand seen painting the characters, and the artist isn't Brendan. Parents: Carol Fraser and Peter Fraser. Was the first choice for playing the lead role in Inspector Gadget (1999); the role went to Matthew Broderick. Read more Brendan Fraser Fans :Brendan Fraser movies (actor)User Comments |
