Brendan Fraser Trivias

Fraser is adding another string to his mighty bow and adding sci-fi to his ever diversifying clutch of films -- his latest proposed project is a genuinely intriguing and dark slice of sci-fi entitled 10TH VICTIM which only further marks the distance he has put between himself and the muscular malarkey of his breakthrough flicks CALIFORNIA MAN and GEORGE OF THE JUNGLE. (January 31, 2003)

A muscular, darkly handsome actor who defies easy categorization, Fraser has an enviable versatility that has allowed him to be equally convincing in comedies, dramas, and adventure films alike.

Was 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'.

He collects vintage Polaroid cameras.

He was born on the same day (December 3rd) as his wife Afton Smith. He has dual citizenship: American and Canadian.

He speaks French fluently.

In BALTO (1995) Fraser was originally hired to provide the voice of Steele, the evil dog. He did record his part but his voiceover was subsequently discarded and the role went to Jim Cummings.

Despite fighting his character (THE SCORPION KING) in the finale, at the time of release he had not met The Rock (Dwayne Johnson).

He passed out while filming THE MUMMY (1999) because the noose around his neck was too tight.

He tore a spinal disk, cracked a rib, and injured his knees during production of THE MUMMY RETURNS (2001). Dwayne Johnson suffered from food poisoning and sunstroke.

His brother, Sean, appears in a SCHOOL TIES (1992) scene on a street corner. Played Link in the film IN THE ARMY NOW (1994) and also a character of the same name in ENCINO MAN (1992).

Was nominated Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Actor - Action in 2000 for THE MUMMY.