Brendan Fraser

Brendan Fraser walked the red carpet at the 2023 Oscars with two of his sons, Holden and Leland. Fraser is nominated for best actor for "The Whale."

[Leading the list of nominees ](https://www.today.com/popculture/movies/2023-oscar-nominations-rcna66948)include “Everything Everywhere All at Once” and “The Banshees of Inisherin.” The [list of performers and presenters](https://www.today.com/popculture/awards/oscars-2023-performers-presenters-list-rcna73308) includes Rihanna, following her [Super Bowl halftime show](https://www.today.com/popculture/music/rihanna-super-bowl-2023-halftime-show-rcna70230), and the viral [Telegu-language hit “Naatu Naatu](https://www.today.com/popculture/music/naatu-naatu-oscar-song-meaning-rr-rcna74294).” Follow [TODAY.com](http://today.com/) for complete Oscars coverage, [including this year’s winners](https://www.today.com/popculture/awards/2023-grammy-winners-list-rcna68826) and unexpected moments. PT, with the [red carpet starting earlier](https://www.today.com/popculture/awards/watch-oscars-red-carpet-wont-red-rcna74549). The 2023 Oscars are [available to watch on ABC](https://www.today.com/popculture/awards/how-to-watch-2023-oscars-rcna72861) and various streaming platforms. [Jimmy Kimmel for the third time](https://www.today.com/popculture/awards/oscars-2023-host-jimmy-kimmel-rcna55960), the [2023 Oscars](https://www.today.com/popculture/awards/oscars-2023-nominees-host-date-time-channel-rcna72528) are broadcast live from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood in Los Angeles at 8 p.m. Griffin, who was born in 2002, is on the autism spectrum, the actor shared in a 2018 interview. [champagne-colored carpet](https://www.today.com/popculture/awards/watch-oscars-red-carpet-wont-red-rcna74549)) Fraser also discussed the impact of his film. “He’s 6 foot 5. Holden donned a baby blue suit, while Leland wore all black. [taking a step back from Hollywood](https://www.today.com/popculture/movies/brendan-fraser-on-stepping-back-from-hollywood-rcna72054), "The Whale" marked a major comeback for the '90s star. He’s got big hands and feet, a big body. [Fraser is a father of three](https://www.today.com/popculture/awards/2023-oscars-first-time-acting-nominees-rcna74135), Holden, Leland and his firstborn, Griffin. [Two of his sons, Holden and Leland](https://www.today.com/popculture/brendan-fraser-kids-sons-rcna73786).

The Whale actor Brendan Fraser was joined by his sons Holden and Leland on the 2023 Oscars red carpet on March 12, and they couldn't help but gush over ...

(See the complete list of 2023 Oscar nominations [HERE](https://www.eonline.com/news/1361697/the-2023-oscar-nominations-are-finally-here-see-the-complete-list).) And they couldn't help but gush over [The Whale](https://www.eonline.com/news/1365802/why-brendan-fraser-left-hollywood-and-why-he-returned) actor during an interview with [Laverne Cox](https://www.eonline.com/news/laverne_cox) on E!'s Live From the Red Carpet. "The story of The Whale is about redemption," the 54-year-old, who left the Hollywood scene after a successful run in the late '90s and early 2000s, told Laverne on the red carpet. [Austin Butler](https://www.eonline.com/news/austin_butler), The Banshees of Inisherin's [Colin Farrell](https://www.eonline.com/news/colin_farrell), Aftersun's [Paul Mescal](https://www.eonline.com/news/1365052/paul-mescal-addresses-phoebe-bridgers-breakup-speculation) and Living's [Bill Nighy](https://www.eonline.com/news/1363578/even-bill-nyes-sister-thought-jennifer-coolidge-was-referring-to-him-at-the-golden-globes). It's doing some good." "People are coming forward.

Brendan Fraser is dad to sons Leland, 16, Holden, 18, and Griffin, 20 with ex-wife Afton Smith.

[he has talked about them](https://people.com/parents/brendan-fraser/) from time to time in interviews. "That and the feeling that sharing that moment with my loved ones is now a core memory of mine." "We are unbelievably proud. red carpet, Fraser's boys expressed their thoughts on their dad's nomination. Fraser also shares son Griffin, 20, with Smith. [Brendan Fraser](https://people.com/tag/brendan-fraser/) had the support of his family on his big night at the [Oscars 2023](https://people.com/tag/academy-awards/).

Brendan Fraser brought his girlfriend, Jeanne Moore, and two of his sons, Holden and Leland, to the 2023 Oscars.

He shares his three sons with ex-wife Afton Smith. [critically acclaimed performance in "The Whale,"](https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/review-brendan-fraser-absolutely-extraordinary-tour-de-force-94478739) was joined by girlfriend Jeanne Moore and his sons Holden and Leland on the champagne-colored carpet. [Brendan Fraser](https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/brendan-fraser-shares-transformed-role-whale-94548413) brought his family to the [2023 Oscars](https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/oscars).

A-list nominees often wait until the last minute to arrive but press and photographers were in a tizzy to see that best actor nominee Brendan Fraser had ...

Fraser is nominated in the Best Actor category for his role in “The Whale”. Several men holding the Wolfgang Puck Governors Ball food on a large table were rerouted to the back of the carpet, waiting for the Fraser frenzy to clear. A-list nominees often wait until the last minute to arrive but press and photographers were in a tizzy to see that best actor nominee Brendan Fraser had arrived just after 2 p.m.

After 20 long years, Brendan Fraser made a triumphant return to the Oscars on Sunday evening. The 54-year-old star — who is nominated for best actor for his ...

The last time Fraser attended the Academy Awards was in 2003. [highly lauded](https://www.popsugar.co.uk/fitness/brendan-fraser-the-whale-standing-ovation-48978057), though "The Whale" has been [criticized for its portrayal of fatphobia](https://www.popsugar.co.uk/entertainment/the-whale-review-49041023). Fraser began his career as an action hero, playing George of the Jungle in 1997 and starring in the Mummy trilogy from 1999 to 2008. Noticeably absent was his eldest son, Griffin, who maintains a life outside of the spotlight. After 20 long years, Brendan Fraser made a triumphant return to the Oscars on Sunday evening. Brendan Fraser Makes a Triumphant Return to the Oscars After 20 Years

Brendan Fraser received an Oscar nomination for his role in The Whale. He and his new girlfriend Jeanne Moore went public in September.

The two met in 1993 at a party at their mutual friend Winona Ryder's house. He said, "Without the love of...the clarion call that is my girl Jeanne, I wouldn't be able to do any of this. Brendan was previously married to Afton Smith, an actress who appeared in Reality Bites, Fried Green Tomatoes, and George of the Jungle (alongside Brendan). Now that he's nominated for his first-ever Academy Award, we wouldn't be surprised to see more tears if he comes home the winner. This relationship is still fairly new, but Jeanne Moore has been by Brendan's side for about six months. This awards season, all eyes are on Brendan Fraser.

Ahead of the 2023 Oscars, Best Actor nominee and 'The Whale' cast member Brendan Fraser's girlfriend Jeanne Moore paid tribute to him on Instagram.

So grateful." "Awww. "Thank you so very much. Bring on the Oscars!" [The Mummy](https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=74968X1525078&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hulu.com%2Fmovie%2Fthe-mummy-c5f8d591-5654-4520-bda2-d6a8cc730a39) star's girlfriend Jeanne Moore stood alongside him as he won Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role at the 2023 SAG Awards. What's more, he's being recognized for his role by way of a Best Actor nomination at the 2023 Oscars.

The Indianapolis, Indiana-born actor was clad in a black tuxedo with a black bow tie and black leather shoes, donning a bar pin on his chest.

Keeravaani, lyrics by Chandrabose - WINNER Mark Weingarten, James H. Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert - Everything Everywhere All at Once - WINNER Notorious: Last year's awards had been looking like a comeback edition before 'the slap' came to define the ceremony. But larger concerns are swirling around the movie business. Royal: The actor was with his partner Jeanne Moore during entrances. Last year's awards had been looking like a comeback edition before 'the slap' came to define the ceremony. Michelle Yeoh - Everything Everywhere All at Once - WINNER The two films swept the Golden Globes earlier this month. Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert - Everything Everywhere All at Once - WINNERS [Top Gun: Maverick](/tvshowbiz/top-gun-maverick/index.html) has been nominated for six Oscars including Best Picture, in a sign that Hollywood is finally listening to audiences and honoring box office hits instead of arthouse favorites. He shares his sons with ex-wife Afton Smith, as well as 20-year-old son Griffin.

Brendan Fraser and more stars posed at the 2023 Academy Awards with their family members — see the red carpet photos.

[Tony Hawk](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/tony-hawk/) and [Kelly Slater](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/kelly-slater/),” the athlete, 36, told E! [have celebrated their big night out at the Academy Awards](https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/pictures/biggest-oscars-controversies-will-smiths-slap-more-scandals/) with family members by their side. “My family would be on the road traveling in a van to get me to snowboarding competitions and snowfields when I was a kid. (The Academy Award nominee [shares Holden, Leland and eldest son Griffin Fraser with ex-wife Afton Smith](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-moms/pictures/brendan-frasers-family-guide-get-to-know-his-3-sons-ex-wife/).) and more celebrities walked the [2023 Oscars](https://www.usmagazine.com/oscars-3/) red carpet with their family members. She worked banquets at the Sheraton, took care of family business and kept the wheels turning. And I can’t leave the house, because if she gets it, it’s over.” It’s not like I live in a compound and she’s in the guesthouse. “Mom is an incredible powerhouse,” the Olympian told The Sydney Morning Herald in 2019. We can hang, and she can roll with the punches. She’s in the next room. News about being there for their father’s big night on Sunday, March 12.

Brendan Fraser completes his comeback with a 2023 Oscar for his transformative, but controversial, lead performance in 'The Whale.'

[ he has also alleged ](https://www.gq.com/story/what-ever-happened-to-brendan-fraser) [that eight-term HFPA president Philip Berk sexually assaulted him](https://people.com/movies/brendan-fraser-says-2003-groping-incident-caused-him-emotional-and-personal-distress/). Berk was later expelled from the organization when it came out he had [sent an email](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2021-04-19/former-hfpa-president-faces-a-backlash-over-email-calling-black-lives-matter-a-hate-movement) calling Black Lives Matter a “racist hate movement,” spurring Globes broadcaster [NBC to call for his removal](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2021-04-20/nbc-dick-clark-productions-condemn-former-hfpa-presidents-actions-ask-for-his-ouster).) [Austin Butler](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/awards/drv22mcy-io-123)‘s highly praised turn as the King of rock ‘n’ roll in “Elvis.” Fraser had said in advance [he would “not participate” in the Globes ceremony](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2022-11-16/award-favorite-brendan-fraser-will-not-participate-in-the-2023-golden-globes). Though Fraser has worked steadily in television and smaller movies in recent years, he hadn’t headlined a major theatrical release since 2010’s “Extraordinary Measures” with Harrison Ford. Hunter’s play), Fraser had won more than 20 lead actor prizes from critics’ groups including the Critics’ Choice Assn., and collected the most reliable Oscar precursor: the Screen Actors Guild Award. [Journey to the Center of the Earth](https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2008-jul-13-ca-fraser13-story.html),” best picture winner “Crash,” “Gods and Monsters,” “George of the Jungle” and many others.

An emotional Fraser got on stage and exclaimed, “so this is what the multiverse looks like!” He then continued down a nautical-themed speech thanking his cast, ...

Putting Brendan in the film was a reason to make the movie.” Despite the pedigree of the playwright and the fact that previous Oscar nominee Aronofsky was attached to direct, it took 10 years to cast the role of Charlie. When asked what he thought of the Oscar buzz back at the start of it all at the [Variety TIFF studio](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByKhfjRyymg), Fraser quoted author Herman Melville, saying: “I know not all that may come, but come what may, I will go to it laughing.” I want to tell you that only whales can swim at the depth of talent of Hong Chau [fellow nominee].” “I started in this business 30 years ago, things didn’t come easy to me but there was a facility that I didn’t appreciate at the time, until it stopped. “I’m grateful to Darren Aronofsky for throwing me a creative lifeline and hauling me aboard the good ship ‘The Whale,'” Fraser said.

Everything Everywhere All At Once” has 11 nominations, more than any other film.

But this year, three were nominated for the top prize: Top Gun: Maverick, Avatar: The Way Of Water and Elvis. The CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Bill Kramer, said the group has implemented a “crisis team” to handle surprises at the event going forward. Will Smith was banned from attending the ceremony for 10 years. Sound: All Quiet on the Western Front, Avatar: The Way Of Water, Elvis, Top Gun: Maverick (WINNER), The Batman Original Score: All Quiet on the Western Front (WINNER), Babylon, The Banshees of Inisherin, Everything Everywhere All At Once, The Fabelmans Production Design: All Quiet on the Western Front (WINNER), Avatar: The Way Of Water, Babylon, Elvis, The Fabelmans

Actor wins prize for performance as a reclusive, morbidly obese teacher in the drama directed by Darren Aronofsky.

Berk called the allegation “a total fabrication”. An internal investigation concluded that Berk had “inappropriately touched” Fraser, but said Berk’s action “was intended to be taken as a joke and not as a sexual advance”. Fraser defeated a field of contenders including Elvis’s Austin Butler and The Banshees of Inisherin’s Colin Farrell.

LOS ANGELES, March 12 (Reuters) - Brendan Fraser won his first Academy Award on Sunday for his performance as a 600-pound (270-kg) gay man trying to ...

"I needed to learn to absolutely move in a new way. The result left him barely able to walk in his character's cramped home. The role marked his return to the big screen as a leading man after a nine-year absence from major roles.

So this is what the multiverse looks like!” the star of The Whale exclaimed, taking the stage at the Oscars.

His role in The Whale, however, earned immense acclaim from the moment it premiered at the Venice Film Festival last fall. After a series of surgeries and some major roles he missed out on, he told Aronofsky said that he imagined “every movie star” in the role of Charlie, an English teacher grieving the loss of his partner and binge-eating to the point that he has become housebound. And I’m grateful to Darren Aronofsky for throwing me a creative lifeline and hauling me aboard the good ship The Whale.” He then thanked screenwriter Samuel D. I thank the Academy for this honor and our studio, A24, for making such a bold film. One of the year’s most compelling comeback stories is now complete.

Brendan Fraser has won the Oscar for best actor, completing the kind of career comeback that Hollywood has always loved.

He did dramatic turns in “Gods and Monsters,” “The Quiet American” and 2006 best picture winner “Crash.” He boycotted this year's Golden Globes as a result. Fraser was one of five first-time nominees in the category, the first time that had happened since 1935.

Brendan Fraser tearfully accepted the Academy Award for best actor for his role in the film "The Whale" on Sunday.

[SAG](https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/26/entertainment/sag-awards-2023-winners-list/index.html) Award and [Critics Choice Award ](https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/15/entertainment/brendan-fraser-critics-choice-awards/index.html)for his performance in “The Whale.” Fraser was nominated in his category alongside Colin Farrell (“The Banshees of Inisherin”), Paul Mescal (“Aftersun”), Austin Butler (“Elvis) and Bill Nighy (“Living”). [Brendan Fraser ](https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/24/entertainment/brendan-fraser-the-whale-oscars/index.html)tearfully accepted the Academy Award for best actor for his role in the film “The Whale” on Sunday.

Brendan Fraser used many nautical metaphors in his acceptance speech for Best Actor. His role in The Whale was controversial but also won in many award ...

He didn’t win the [BAFTA](https://www.vulture.com/2023/02/2023-bafta-film-awards-full-winners-list.html) or the [Golden Globe](https://www.vulture.com/2023/01/golden-globes-2023-winners-list.html), but the latter [wasn’t exactly a surprise](https://www.vulture.com/2022/11/brendan-fraser-wont-attend-golden-globes.html). “I’m grateful to Darren for throwing me a creative lifetime and hauling me aboard the good ship The Whale,” Fraser said. Fraser’s comeback tour has had a mixed reception. For his performance in The Whale, Fraser won an award at TIFF, got a standing ovation at the [Venice Film Festival](https://www.vulture.com/2022/09/venice-brendan-fraser-standing-ovation-the-whale.html), won at the [SAGs](https://www.vulture.com/2023/02/2023-sag-awards-full-winners-list.html), and took awards at any number of Critics’ Circles. Gentlemen, you laid your whale-sized hearts bare so that we could see into your souls like no one else could do and it is my honor to be named alongside you in this category.” But the sea metaphors did not stop there. [2023 Academy Awards](https://www.vulture.com/_pages/clf30ys5v000z0idf9dmt0xql.html).

A composite image of Sarah Polley winning the Oscar for adapted screenplay, Brendan Fraser winning. Winners of Academy Awards on Sunday in Hollywood, Calif., ...

All Quiet on the Western Front. Volker Bertelmann, All Quiet on the Western Front. The Banshees of Inisherin. The Fabelmans. Ke Huy Quan was named best supporting actor and Jamie Lee Curtis took the supporting actress Oscar. Animation is not a genre. Toronto filmmaker Daniel Roher won best documentary for his work in Navalny. James Friend, All Quiet on the Western Front. Fraser portrays a writer and lecturer who lives a reclusive life at home after he spirals into morbid obesity. The Batman. Animation is ready to be taken to the next step ... "Animation is cinema.

C'est une renaissance pour la star de La Momie qui a connu une longue éclipse professionnelle.

Brendan Fraser remporte l'Oscar du meilleur acteur pour The Whale de Darren Aronofsky. Ce comeback était bien présent à l'esprit du comédien en larmes. Ce triomphe fait suite à une ellipse de neuf ans sur grand écran.

L'acteur, tombé dans un oubli relatif ces dernières années, a fait un come-back inattendu cette année grâce à The Whale de Darren Aronofsky.

"Charlie est le personnage de loin le plus héroïque que j'aie jamais interprété", a confié l'acteur en septembre à la Mostra de Venise. Né en 1968 dans l'Indiana, de parents canadiens, Brendan Fraser se découvre tôt une passion pour l'art dramatique grâce au théâtre. Hunter, l'oeuvre raconte les retrouvailles de ce professeur d'anglais et de sa fille - jouée par Sadie Sink, jeune star de la série Stranger Things - avec qui il a coupé les ponts. L'acteur, qui a délecté le public avec ses rôles d'aventuriers musculeux dans des comédies des années 1990, a séduit l'académie des Oscars en incarnant un professeur obèse reclus et tourmenté par le chagrin. Il fait pleurer les spectateurs dans le drame La Différence (1992), les fait rire dans George de la jungle (1997), puis trembler avec les aventures de Rick O'Connell (1999) dans La Momie et ses deux suites. "Son super-pouvoir est de voir le bien chez les autres et de le faire ressortir."

Avec Austin "Elvis" Butler, il était l'un des deux favoris à l'Oscar du Meilleur acteur lors de cette 95e cérémonie. Brendan Fraser a été sacré pour son ...

Jusqu'à sa rencontre avec [Darren Aronofsky](/personne/fichepersonne_gen_cpersonne=22682.html). [The Whale](/film/fichefilm_gen_cfilm=289056.html) un homme pesant 270 kilos, et tentant de renouer avec sa fille alors que ses dernières heures approchent. Il y avait une certaine facilité, et je n'avais pas conscience de ce qui m'était offert...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Brendan Fraser won the best actor Oscar for “The Whale,” a transformative role in which he revived a career that was once so bright.

He did dramatic turns in “Gods and Monsters,” “The Quiet American” and 2006 best picture winner “Crash.” In addition to receiving the best reviews of his career, he earned a SAG Award for his performance. [Fraser](https://apnews.com/article/brendan-fraser-the-whale-darren-aronofsky-1b3e71f1022f11b26b764f238b421363?utm_source=mountainviewtoday.ca&utm_campaign=mountainviewtoday.ca%3A%20outbound&utm_medium=referral) was one of five first-time nominees in the category, the first time that had happened since 1935. [https://apnews.com/hub/academy-awards](https://apnews.com/hub/academy-awards?utm_source=mountainviewtoday.ca&utm_campaign=mountainviewtoday.ca%3A%20outbound&utm_medium=referral) Along the way, he's given emotional acceptance speeches, unafraid to cry at times. [Venice](https://apnews.com/article/venice-film-festival-the-whale-brendan-fraser-7be443767c20e8b497adc8c68f0f5f2e?utm_source=mountainviewtoday.ca&utm_campaign=mountainviewtoday.ca%3A%20outbound&utm_medium=referral) and Toronto, and the early praise continued building through the fall and winter.

Brendan Fraser achève la saison des récompenses avec le Graal : l'Oscar du meilleur acteur pour The Whale. Le chemin qu'il a parcouru jusqu'ici n'a rien ...

Après plusieurs années de discrétion et de seconds rôles à la télévision - un rôle occasionnel au cinéma, comme dans Desperate Escape, en 2013 - l'Américain a fait la paix avec son passé et son métier grâce à ce grand projet de Darren Aronoksky. » L'acteur a avoué avoir été pris de panique et sa réaction a été de repousser la main de Philip Berk et de s'enfuir de l'hôtel sans en parler à personne. Il venait de divorcer et de déménager à plusieurs reprises. Après plusieurs opérations du genou, des blessures au dos dues à des cascades, et même une reconstruction des cordes vocales, le corps de Fraser était mis à rude épreuve et avait atteint ses limites. Je tiens à vous remercier pour cette reconnaissance, car je n'aurais pas pu le faire sans le reste de l'équipe. » Il s'agit d'un extrait du discours de Brendan Fraser lorsqu'il a reçu son

Everything Everywhere All At Once” has 11 nominations, more than any other film.

But this year, three were nominated for the top prize: Top Gun: Maverick, Avatar: The Way Of Water and Elvis. The CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Bill Kramer, said the group has implemented a “crisis team” to handle surprises at the event going forward. Will Smith was banned from attending the ceremony for 10 years. Sound: All Quiet on the Western Front, Avatar: The Way Of Water, Elvis, Top Gun: Maverick (WINNER), The Batman Original Score: All Quiet on the Western Front (WINNER), Babylon, The Banshees of Inisherin, Everything Everywhere All At Once, The Fabelmans Best Picture: All Quiet on the Western Front, Avatar: The Way Of Water, The Banshees of Inisherin, Elvis, Everything Everywhere All At Once (WINNER), The Fabelmans, Tár, Top Gun: Maverick, Triangle of Sadness, Women Talking

Brendan Fraser a remporté l'Oscar du Meilleur acteur pour son rôle dans The Whale ce dimanche 12 mars 2023. Il s'agit d'un retour confirmé pour le comédien, ...

[Brendan Fraser a remporté l'Oscar du Meilleur acteur pour son rôle dans The Whale ce dimanche 12 mars 2023. Pour ce rôle, il remporte l'Oscar du Meilleur acteur en 2023. [Mis à jour le 13 mars 2023 à 11h06] 2023 est définitivement l'année de Brendan Fraser.