Brendan Fraser
Definition
Brendan Fraser (born December 3, 1968) is a Canadian-American actor renowned for his charismatic roles in action-adventure films like The Mummy trilogy (1999–2008) and George of the Jungle (1997), as well as his critically acclaimed dramatic turn in The Whale (2022), earning him an Academy Award nomination.
A pop culture icon of the '90s and early 2000s, Fraser embodies the affable, crash-prone hero archetype, often associated with physical comedy and heartfelt underdog stories in Hollywood blockbusters.
Subject of an internet-famous 'renaissance' meme circa 2017–2023, celebrating his career resurgence after personal and professional setbacks, symbolizing resilience in the entertainment industry.
Examples
After years dodging Hollywood's slings and arrows, Brendan Fraser swung back into the spotlight with The Whale, proving charm doesn't expire.
My spirit animal? Brendan Fraser in George of the Jungle—barreling through life with zero chill and maximum vines.
In a world of brooding antiheroes, Brendan Fraser remains the guy who'd share his last protein bar during the apocalypse.
Channeling Brendan Fraser's Mummy vibe, she wrapped up the project just in time to avoid ancient curses—or deadlines.