- Fraser is adding another string to his mighty bow and adding sci-fi to his ever diversifying clutch of films -- his latest proposed project is a genuinely intriguing and dark slice of sci-fi entitled 10TH VICTIM which only further marks the distance he has put between himself and the muscular malarkey of his breakthrough flicks CALIFORNIA MAN and GEORGE OF THE JUNGLE. (January 31, 2003)
- A muscular, darkly handsome actor who defies easy categorization, Fraser has an enviable versatility that has allowed him to be equally convincing in comedies, dramas, and adventure films alike.
- Was 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'.
- He collects vintage Polaroid cameras.
- He was born on the same day (December 3rd) as his wife Afton Smith.
- He has dual citizenship: American and Canadian.
- He speaks French fluently.
- In BALTO (1995) Fraser was originally hired to provide the voice of Steele, the evil dog. He did record his part but his voiceover was subsequently discarded and the role went to Jim Cummings.
- Despite fighting his character (THE SCORPION KING) in the finale, at the time of release he had not met The Rock (Dwayne Johnson).
- He passed out while filming THE MUMMY (1999) because the noose around his neck was too tight.
- He tore a spinal disk, cracked a rib, and injured his knees during production of THE MUMMY RETURNS (2001). Dwayne Johnson suffered from food poisoning and sunstroke.
- His brother, Sean, appears in a SCHOOL TIES (1992) scene on a street corner.
- Played Link in the film IN THE ARMY NOW (1994) and also a character of the same name in ENCINO MAN (1992).
- Was nominated Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Actor - Action in 2000 for THE MUMMY.
Quotes- "I believe you have a responsibility to comport yourself in a manner that gives an example to others. As a young man, I prayed for success. Now I pray just to be worthy of it."
- "I've also never understood that 'in season, out of season' thing. If something looks good, why not wear it?"
- "I've never understood what the word 'hunk' means."
- "Embrace your dorkdom, or rail against it. The choice is yours."
- "Work from yourself. Play what you know. Be confident. Speak loudly. Mind your P's and Q's. Walk the Dog. Have courage."
- "It's been said that I'm the type of actor who's willing to commit to anything. I mean FULLY."
- "I snuck into George of The Jungle probably 12 times with a baseball hat and glasses on just to listen to the audience reaction... it does my old heart good."
- "I endeavor to make my acting choices as honest as possible."
- "I guess what you would define as darkness serves a purpose: to show us that there is redemption through chaos."
- "I'm a pretty agreeable fellow."
- "I think a star should be a ball of contradictions. Contradictions are a ball."
- On what makes his marriage successful: "Being in love, I guess. And spending time with one another and listening. And having large bunches of flowers."
- "I keep an eye on working with people who I think I can get something positive from and share a good experience with. It's great."
Awards- Seattle International Film Festival: Golden Space Needle Award - Best Actor, STILL BREATHING (1997)
|
