Brendan Fraser: podcast appearances and interviews

Brendan James Fraser, born on December 3, 1968, is an American and Canadian actor known for his diverse roles in film and television. He gained prominence in 1992 with his performances in the comedy Encino Man and the drama School Ties. Fraser expanded his reputation through starring roles in comedies such as With Honors in 1994 and George of the Jungle in 1997, as well as for playing Rick O'Connell in the long-running The Mummy film series from 1999 onward. His career also includes notable dramatic roles in Gods and Monsters (1998), The Quiet American (2002), and Crash (2004), alongside fantasy films like Bedazzled (2000), Inkheart (2008), and Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008). His work slowed in the late 2000s and early 2010s because of less successful box office performances and personal and health issues, including the fallout from a sexual assault he experienced in 2003. Fraser later transitioned into television, taking roles in series such as The Affair (2016–2017), Trust (2018), and Doom Patrol (2019–2023). His career experienced a revival in the 2020s with performances in Steven Soderbergh's No Sudden Move (2021), Darren Aronofsky's The Whale (2022), and Rental Family (2025). His role in The Whale garnered critical acclaim and multiple awards, including the Academy Award for Best Actor, making him the first Canadian to receive this honor.