Brendan Fraser

Brendan Fraser is a Canadian-American actor known for appearing in numerous movies, including "Crash," "George of the Jungle," "Looney Tunes: Back in Action," "The Quiet American," and "Encino Man." He is also known for portraying the character of Rick O'Connell in "The Mummy" film series. Fraser has worked on television as well; he played the role of James Fletcher Chase in the FX anthology series "Trust." Currently, he also serves on the board of directors for the non-profit organization FilmAid International. Also an accomplished photographer, he has displayed his skills with the camera in a variety of movies and TV programs. Fraser was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of a sales counselor mother and a travel executive father. He grew up with three elder brothers and attended Seattle's Cornish College of the Arts before embarking on a career as an actor. In 2003, Fraser caught media attention with the allegation that Philip Berk, the president of the HFPA, had groped him. This incident left him shaken and even affected the trajectory of his acting career.