In one of Fraser’s earliest dramatic roles, he plays David Greene, a Jewish high school student who is awarded a football scholarship at an elite prep school. No Sudden Move undoubtedly proves that Fraser is back to work. Fraser plays Doug Jones, a criminal recruiter who hires a team of gangsters to carry out a job that goes extremely sideways. Steven Soderbergh’s latest crime film gave us a sneak peek at Fraser’s physical transformation for the upcoming Darren Aronofsky film, The Whale. Airheads is by no means a masterpiece, but it’s perfect for anybody looking to veg out on the couch and have a good laugh. 9 Airheadsįraser plays Rex alongside Adam Sandler and Steve Buscemi in this 1994 comedy about three aspiring rock musicians who end up holding a radio station hostage. The film definitely took many creative risks, and although it may not be for everyone, it is certainly original. Fraser plays the role of Pleasure, a man with a dark past who has the ability to see the future. Jieho Lee’s 2007 crime drama The Air I Breathe is both extremely visual and poetic. Afterin Gimme Shelter was released, Fraser donated his salary to the real life shelter that the film is based on. Fitzpatrick is a man torn between supporting his current family and being there for his estranged daughter. 11 Gimme Shelterįraser plays Tom Fitzpatrick, a wealthy Wall Street broker, opposite Vanessa Hudgens in this 2013 drama.
Fraser gives a very convincing performance in this supporting role. Even though the film is considered by many to be the “worst best-picture” winner of all time, it is still a great movie. In Paul Haggis’s best-picture winner, Crash, Fraser plays Rick Cabot, a Los Angeles District Attorney, who finds himself in a moral conundrum while navigating racial tensions and trying to win re-election. Before those are released, let’s take a look at 12 of his greatest films, ranked.
Fraser has some highly anticipated projects in the making. He has been popping up more and more in both films and television, proving that he still has the charisma and talent to light up the screen. He also proved that he can take on dramatic roles after being cast in 1992’s School Ties. Fraser rose to stardom in the 90’s while showcasing his comedic chops in films like George Of The Jungle, Airheads, and Encino Man. Regardless, it is clear that Brendan Fraser is about to have an epic comeback that is well deserved. Maybe it’s because he has some very exciting upcoming roles including a 600-pound English teacher in Darren Aronofsky’s The Whale, and the villain in the anticipated Batgirl film. Maybe it’s the nostalgia that so many have for his classic movies. Love for Brendan Fraser has been taking over social media. He has taken questionable roles in his career, and for a stretch of time, he wasn’t doing much of anything at all. Working in Hollywood for nearly four decades, Brendan Fraser is an enigma.