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Trivia
Birth
name: Brendan James Fraser
Date
of birth: 3 December 1968
Place
of birth: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Nickname:
Brand
Height:
6' 3" (1.91 m)
Spouse:
Afton Smith (27 September 1998 - present) 2 children
Raised in Holland, Switzerland, and Canada educated at Upper Canada
College in Toronto, the Actors' Conservatory, Cornish College of the
Arts in Seattle
Engaged to Afton Smith, his girlfriend of four years. [October 1997]
Chosen by People Magazine as one of the 50 most beautiful people in the
world. [1998]
Whenever appearing in a Pauly Shore movie, he uses the character name
'Link'.
Born on the same day (December 3rd) as his wife Afton Smith.
Has dual citizenship: American and Canadian.
Speaks French fluently.
His and Afton's wedding was held in the garden at the Bel Air Hotel in
Los Angeles.
He welcomed first child son Griffin Arthur on September 17, 2002.
While filming Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003), was terrified at
having to hit Bill Goldberg. Goldberg constantly told him to go ahead
and do it, telling him, "It's what I do for a living."
Attended Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, Washington.
Second child, son Holden Fletcher, b. 16 August 2004
Is an aspiring photographer.
Shares a birthday with actresses Julianne
Moore and Daryl Hannah.
Has recorded more than a few plays for broadcast on the radio, including
works by Tennessee Williams and Eugene O'Neill.
He has three older brothers.
Has developed a reputation for being extremely approachable and friendly
to fans who meet him on the streets.
Fraser was in consideration to play Superman when Brett Ratner was still
attached to the film.
Was considered for the role of Dr. Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic in
Fantastic Four (2005).
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