Brendan James Fraser is an American-Canadian actor. He achieved international fame in the 1990s, starring in highly successful commercial comedies and adventure films, including *Encino Man*, *George of the Jungle*, and the popular *The Mummy* trilogy. His career also includes dramatic roles in critically acclaimed films such as *Gods and Monsters* and *Crash*, for which he won a Screen Actors Guild Award as part of the ensemble cast. After a period of lower visibility, he experienced a significant career resurgence, appearing in television series and returning to leading roles in film. This phase culminated in his performance in Darren Aronofsky's film *The Whale* (2022), which earned him unanimous acclaim and the industry's highest honors, including the Academy Award, the Screen Actors Guild Award, and the Critics' Choice Award for Best Actor.