Top Five Brendan Fraser Performances

Top 5 Brendan Fraser Performances

As the star is in talks to star in another sequel to The Mummy with Rachel Weisz, here is a list of the top five performances from the Oscar-winning actor.

5. Gods and Monsters (1998)

In this acclaimed drama, Fraser plays Clayton Boone, an all‑American gardener who develops a complicated relationship with aging film director James Whale (played by Ian McKellen). The performance may not be as popcorn‑fuelled as his blockbuster roles, but it highlights the actor’s dramatic range in a more subtle, character‑driven context.

4. Blast from the Past (1999)

Fraser stars as Adam Webber, a man raised in a fallout shelter for decades who emerges into the modern world, combining romantic comedy with a fish‑out‑of‑water premise. The role allowed Fraser to flex comedic timing, charm, and vulnerability in equal measure, showing his versatility beyond action or drama.

3. School Ties (1992)

One of Fraser’s earlier dramatic roles, he plays David Green, a working‑class Jewish student at an elite New England prep school who hides his background and faces anti‑Semitism. The film showcased Fraser’s willingness to tackle serious themes and complex character work at an early stage in his career.

2. The Mummy (1999)

In the action‑adventure smash, Fraser plays Rick O’Connell, a courageous and charismatic soldier of fortune in 1920s Egypt. This role helped cement his status as a leading man in big‑budget entertainment and paired razor‑sharp action with his natural likability. Critics and fans alike still cite it as one of his most enduring mainstream hits.

1. The Whale (2022)

Fraser plays Charlie, a reclusive English teacher living with severe obesity who tries to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter. The role demanded a dramatic transformation - physically and emotionally - and marked a major comeback for Fraser. The performance earned him an Academy Award for Best Actor, highlighting the depth and vulnerability he brought to the film.