One of the sex symbols of the 90s, the former idol of millions of female hearts George from the jungle, aka Hollywood actor Brandan Fraser, has practically not appeared on the screen lately. There are many versions explaining such a lack of attention of directors: –from appearance spoiled from time to alcoholism. Nevertheless, Brendan Fraser, the films with which will be described in this article, starred in many excellent films.
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Actor Biography
Brendan Fraser was born December 3, 1968 in Indiana in a Canadian family. Brendan is the fourth child of Carol and Peter Frasers, the actor has three older brothers.
Since Fraser's father served in the Canadian Department of Tourism, the family traveled frequently. For a long time, the Frasers lived in the Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, Great Britain and many cities in the United States. Constant moving, acquaintance with new cultures instilled in Brendan a desire for travel and contributed to his self-development. He speaks not only American English, but also classical English as well as French.
As an actor, Brendan Fraser tried himself at the age of 12, living in London. After small roles in the theater, he was seriously interested in acting. The Frasers family later moved to Canada, and Brendan began his studies at a theater school in Toronto. In 1990, he graduated from the Cornish College of Art in Seattle.
Most viewers remember Brendan Fraser as the protagonist of the films The Mummy, George from the Jungle, Journey to the Center of the Earth.
American films starring Brendan Fraser
Brendan played a major role in a variety of films produced in the United States. Most of them are comedies or adventure stories.
George from the Jungle, 1997
Family romantic comedy, which was shot on the basis of the cartoon of the same name. The protagonist George lives from birth in the jungle among the monkeys who raised him and taught him to jump in the trees. The guy enjoys his free life with might and main, until by chance he meets the beautiful girl Ursula. She takes the hero into the civilized world, where his adventures begin.
An explosion from the past, 1998
A prominent scientist, fearing a Soviet nuclear attack, is building a grandiose bomb shelter under his house, in which case he can protect his family. As a result of a misunderstanding, he and his pregnant wife remain in hiding, believing that there was still an explosion. After 35 years, their son, born underground, goes into the big world. A sincere and naive guy gets to Los Angeles in the 90s, where he has to catch up.
Last time, 2006
Successful businessman Ted falls in love with the girl of his young assistant. Feeling tender feelings, the unceremonious and cold Ted becomes open and soft, losing his grasp of life, which helped him succeed.
The trilogy of films "The Mummy"
The role of adventurer Rick O`Connell in these films brought Brendan Fraser popularity.
The Mummy, 1999
The famous adventure blockbuster, which was originally planned as a low-budget film. The action begins in Ancient Egypt, when the treacherous priest Imhotep, who killed Pharaoh, is subjected to a terrible curse in Hamunaptra (City of the Dead). Three thousand years later, two expeditions go to the City of the Dead to find the treasures that, according to legend, are stored there, but inadvertently awaken the powerful Imhotep. The cursed priest rises from the tomb to complete the unfinished business and plunge the world into horror.
The Mummy Returns, 2001
The movie takes place 10 years after the events of the previous film. Rick O`Conell is now the husband and father of an eight-year-old son. But circumstances do not allow the hero to live a measured life. Imhotep returns from the kingdom of the dead, and the family has only a week to restrain the raging mummy.
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, 2008
The cruel Chinese emperor was bewitched and doomed to eternity in oblivion, and his army became terracotta. Rick O` Conell's son Alex inadvertently disturbed the emperor. The terrible ruler during his hibernation became only stronger and now intends to raise the whole of Asia in order to gain world domination. Alex turns to his parents for help, and the family again has to save the world.
Journey to the Center of the Earth, 2008
The eccentric professor Andersen is trying to find his brother, who disappeared in Iceland. The traces of the disappeared relative lead the hero and his companions into an amazing underground world, inhabited by strange and dangerous creatures.
Revenge of the Fluffy, 2010
An ambitious entrepreneur decided to build a city in the middle of an untouched forest. His family does not approve of his plans, as well as the animals living in those places. The furry, toothy and clawed inhabitants of the forest are not going to just free their house and in every way interfere with the developer and his workers.
Frozen Californian, 1992
The heroes of history could not even imagine that they were digging a huge piece of ice near their home with a Neanderthal frozen in it. But the most interesting thing began when the captive thawed and came to life ...
Blinded by desires, 2000
The devil in the guise of a sultry beauty finds easy prey - a humble unfortunate programmer. The terms of the contract are simple: seven desires in exchange for an immortal soul. But, fulfilling the wishes of the hero, the fiend of hell does not allow him to enjoy what he received. In an instant, the life of a programmer becomes unbearable.
On the set of his most famous films, the actor often received injuries, many of which subsequently led to complex operations. According to one version, it was precisely health problems that caused Fraser to be practically not removed recently.
European films with an actor
This section describes the best European films with Brendan Fraser. Here you can find not only comedy films, but also serious films.
Inkheart 2007
A picture of a joint production of Germany, Britain and the USA. The main characters are the book doctor Mortimer and his 12-year-old daughter. They love books and have incredible ability: father and daughter can revive characters in literary works. But when a book hero comes to life, someone from the real world should take his place on the pages ...
Full paragraph 2011
British comedy drama about a young loafer at the cards. To return the card debts, the hero decides to rob a fish store, but the matter takes a serious turn, and the novice robber has to take hostages.
Looney Tunes: back in business, 2003
A picture of a joint production of Germany and the USA, in which animation and a game of live actors are combined. The film is about the incredible adventures of the famous duck Duffy and the rabbit Bugs. By the will of fate, the cartoons first find themselves in Las Vegas, and then in the impenetrable jungle of Africa.
Pacific American, 2001
The film is co-produced by the UK, Germany, France, USA, Vietnam, Australia. The action takes place in 1952. An elderly British journalist Thomas Fowler found his paradise in Saigon with the young beauty Fong. He was tired of the constant minor political conflicts and intrigues in the city, but the arrival of the young American Pyle seemed to invigorate the hero. Soon they get closer, but when the guest speaks of his love for Fong, tension grows between him and Thomas. Getting to know Pyle, Fowler realizes that the American is much more dangerous than it seems ...
Dark noon, 1995
The film is co-produced by the UK, Belgium and Germany. In the story, the truck driver finds a guy who is unconscious, and leaves him with his friends - Clay and Callie. Waking up, the young man says that his name is Darkley Noon, his father and mother are dead, and he himself is the last surviving follower of the religious cult. Over time, Darkley begins to feel attracted to the mistress of the house. But, realizing that she doesn’t reciprocate with him, she decides that a demon lives in the woman, whom she needs to banish.
Movies with minor roles
In the filmography of Brendan Fraser, like almost any other actor, there are pictures where he plays a secondary role or appears in the episode.
Give me refuge, 2013
The story of a young pregnant girl who ran away from her oppressing mother in search of a biological father. The heroine hopes that the father will be able to love his daughter, whose fate was indifferent to him.
It's about you, 2013
Comedy melodrama about a boy in love. The hero carefully studies the girl’s profile on the social network in order to eventually become the man of her dreams.
Wacky Bet, 1991
This film, in which Brendan Fraser played a small role, tells the story of young people who made a bet. The one who comes to the party with the most “scary” companion wins. But who would have thought that this stupid undertaking could turn into real love ...
In episodic roles, Brendan Fraser also appears in the films:
- Zyatek, 1993;
- Army Adventures, 1994;
- From time to time, 1995;
- Tablet of joy, 1996;
- Days of Glory, 1996;
- Cobra Throw, 2009
Films with the actor in the role of director, screenwriter, producer
In some films, Brendan Fraser is not only a leading actor, but also a producer. He has produced films such as Revenge of the Fluffy, Journey to the Center of the Earth, Full Paragraph, Last Time, and Witnesses Must Be Silent.
The film "Witnesses should shut up" was released in 2013.In the story, the brother and sister witnessed the crime. Now, in order to get rid of unnecessary eyes, killers hunt for them. The hero's father, who is in prison, decides to escape to save his children.
Brendan Fraser can be seen not only in the movies. The actor many times became a guest of American shows and took part in the voice acting of cartoons.
