From prehistoric caveman to Mummy-hunting hero, EW counts down the Oscar winner’s most memorable performances.
The Brenaissance is officially upon us.
Below, EW looks back at Fraser’s 15 best roles.
Brendan Fraser in ‘Encino Man’.Buena Vista/Everett
The film also features a supporting turn from fellow 2023 Oscar winnerKe Huy Quan.
Cue Beelzebub herself, who arrives with a contract granting him seven wishes in exchange for his soul.
“I love film noir,“Fraser told EW in 2021 ahead of the film’s release.
Alicia Silverstone and Brendan Fraser in ‘Blast From the Past’.Everett Collection
“It’s something that Steven Soderbergh excels at.”
Without the paper, Monty won’t graduate “with honors,” so he agrees to the deal.
Thousands of actors auditioned for the lead role includingNoah Wyle,Kyle Chandler, andMatthew Perry.
Elizabeth Hurley and Brendan Fraser in ‘Bedazzled’.Everett Collection
Rick O’Connell, The Mummy Returns (2001) and 2.
Charlie (Fraser) teaches his courses online behind the safety of a black screen.
Brendan Fraser in ‘No Sudden Move’.Claudette Barius/HBO Max/Everett
Brendan Fraser on ‘Trust’.Oliver Upton/FX/Everett
Brendan Fraser, Steve Buscemi, and Adam Sandler in ‘Airheads’.20th Century Fox/Everett
Patrick Dempsey, Brendan Fraser, Moira Kelly, and Josh Hamilton in ‘With Honors’.Warner Bros./Everett
Brendan Fraser says Disney approached him about making ‘George of the Jungle’ sequel.Everett Collection
Brendan Fraser and Michael Caine in ‘The Quiet American’.Miramax/Everett
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Ian McKellen and Brendan Fraser in ‘Gods and Monsters’.Everett Collection
Matt Damon, Randall Batinkoff, and Brendan Fraser in ‘School Ties’.Paramount/everett
Brendan Fraser in ‘The Mummy’ and ‘The Mummy Returns’.Unviersal Pictures/Everett (2)
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