Comeback Facts About Brendan Fraser, The Vanishing Star
In the 1990s, everyone knew Brendan Fraser. But then just as quickly as he blazed on the scene in favorites like The Mummy, he vanished from the limelight. Almost no one knew why, until recently. Read on to discover the strange spiral of Brendan Fraser’s life.
Brendan Fraser Facts
1. He Was Rootless
On December 3rd, 1968, Peter and Carol Fraser welcomed their fourth boy into the world, Brendan Fraser. It was far from idyllic. Fraser's childhood was extremely itinerant. Throughout his youth he moved to California, Washington, across borders to Canada, even overseas to London. In fact, it was in London that he met his fate.
2. His Early Jobs Were Embarrassing
The city of Shakespeare inspired in Brendan a lifelong passion for acting, which prompted him to take on any role he could find. It wasn't glamorous: At one point, he juggled in a department store, and in another, he wore armor for a battle scene.
In order to get through these menial tasks, he made sure to always remind himself that he was “still an actor”.
Soon enough, though, things would change for the better.
3. He Made A Fateful Detour
Thinking to advance his career, Fraser had his sights set on a school in Texas—but before traveling there, he wanted to make a pitstop in Hollywood. This small decision changed his life forever. Somehow, he luckily managed to land a role in the film Dogfight starring River Phoenix. He was only "Sailor #1", but this bit part ended up showing off Fraser's secret weapon.
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