Who is Brendan Fraser? Here some information about the protagonist of “The Whale”

The standing ovation for Brendan Fraser at the Venice Film Festival 1:16 (CNN Spanish) — Brendan Fraser has become the main topic of conversation in the world of cinema thanks to his leading role in the film “The Whale.” The actor, widely known for the movie “The Mummy,” plays Charlie, a 600-pound lonely man trying to reconnect with his estranged daughter in the new film. His performance has earned him critical acclaim and he even received a six-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival, which moved Fraser to tears. Fraser jumped right into the Oscar conversation with “The Whale.” But what other things do we know about the actor? Here we present some data, according to the specialized website IMDb. Brendan Fraser attends ‘The Whale’ photocall at the 79th Venice International Film Festival on September 4, 2022 in Venice, Italy. (Photo: John Phillips/Getty Images) Who is Brendan Fraser? Personal information Date of birth: December 3, 1968 Place of birth: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Nationality: American and Canadian (the latter because his parents are from Canada) Marriage: Afton Smith. The couple married in 1998 and divorced in 2008 Children: their three children are Griffin Arthur Fraser, Holden Fletcher Fraser and Leland Francis Fraser Career After studying at the Cornish College of the Arts (in Seattle), he landed a minor role as a sailor in the movie “Dogfight” (1991). He landed bigger roles in the movies “Encino Man” (1992) and “School Ties” (1992). After a few years of supporting roles, he landed his first leading role in the comedy “George of the Jungle” (1997). After this role, he received critical acclaim for his dramatic role in the movie “Gods and Monsters” (1998). He is widely known for his role as Rick O’Connell in “The Mummy” (1999). He received several nominations for “The Mummy”, including Best Actor at the Saturn Awards. He has credits as an actor in 77 productions, from movies and series to dubbing and video games. The most awards Fraser has won in the world of cinema are for the film “Crash” (2004). These awards have been for the best ensemble cast (that is, not individual). In “The Whale,” Fraser shares the limelight with actress Sadie Sink, known for her role as Max on the hit series “Stranger Things.” (Sink plays Charlie’s daughter Ellie in “The Whale.”) Fraser has roles in upcoming films, such as “Killers of the Flower Moon”, a new Martin Scorsese film that opens in 2023 and where he will play WS Hamilton. With information from CNN’s Lisa Respers France.