Brendan Fraser on ‘The Whale’ and life away from the spotlight
In this week’s Sunday Sitdown, Brendan Fraser joins Willie Geist to talk about his time outside of the limelight, his Oscar nominated film “The Whale” and its tale of redemption that hits close to home.
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#BrendanFraser #TheWhale #Movie
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Brendan deserves all the recognition. I'm glad he and Ke Huy Quan are making their comebacks
@aresef
Жыл бұрын
Good things happening to good people who have paid their dues. Michelle Yeoh and JLC too.
@harryr5785
Жыл бұрын
@@aresef these 4 have my whole heart these days
@punk77
Жыл бұрын
thought I was the only one thinking about these two coming back I think not just me but many people who s struggling right now would be tearing up and being inspired by them. so happy for them
@sunderland666
Жыл бұрын
@@punk77 Academy thought so too apparently 😊
I have always loved Brendan Fraser. He is such a humble, and gentle man. I wish him all the best!
@Bobaman5400
Жыл бұрын
@louise dow 😂 youre weird
@vietman79
Жыл бұрын
@louise dow Amber Turd didn't fool the jury. Her recording ended up being used against her and was probably the most damaging piece of evidence.
@elleeme9451
Жыл бұрын
A true Gentleman. 😊
Respect Brendan Fraser. Protect Brendan Fraser. Support Brendan Fraser. Embrace Brandon Fraser. And most of all: Love Brendan Fraser ❤️
Brendan Fraser is Magnificent. He will win the Oscar.
@metime4325
Жыл бұрын
You were right!
@anandpandey9988
Жыл бұрын
He won
@meleynaturnas3078
Жыл бұрын
👍👍👍👍👍💯
@tommymarco
Жыл бұрын
destiny
@wildlifewarrior2670
Жыл бұрын
I'm from the future he did
I am so happy for Brendan ❤ tonight he won his first Oscar❤️❤️❤️
I was born in 1998 & Brendan, you're a huge part of my childhood. I'm so glad you put your mental and physical health before anything and anyone. You've got this & we're all here cheering you on.
Just saw The Whale. The moment he was placed on screen I was instantly invested. What an incredible performance. Even the supporting cast are incredible too.
Just when I thought I couldn't appreciate or care a about this man more an interview like this shows up.Brendan is genuine, thoughtful and able to carry his thought and feelingss clearly to us. He's a true gem.
This man made my child and adolescent years great! I love Brendan. May he continue to do good things.😍
@valmacclinchy
Жыл бұрын
I remember him as the guy who's back from Vietnam, in the movie Now and Then. Just that one scene, and I could tell he was a great actor..
So proud Brendan is from our beautiful country. Such a nice guy and so so deserving on the Oscar. Wishing him and his family all the best 🙏
Congratulations and more blessings to the gentle giant, our beloved Brendan! Your whale of a comeback is well deserved. Warm wishes from the Philippines.
As a fellow Canadian, I'm so proud of Brendan. He deserves all of the recognition!
@hectorlopez1069
Жыл бұрын
He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to Canadian parents.
@LindaC616
Жыл бұрын
@hectorlopez1069 he describes himself as "Canadian-American". We have to share him
@HawkFest
9 ай бұрын
@@LindaC616 Yes but Canada, like the USA, is in America, hence all Canadians could say the same thing ;-P... Ok I'm outta here have fun arguing with this
@LindaC616
9 ай бұрын
@@HawkFest never said they couldn't. No one wants to argue except you. But thanks for trying to play
I am so glad he won an Oscar award for best actor performance in the Whale movie. So well deserved. 👏🏽💙😘
Missed this man. Brendan made our day many times. His movies were played repeatedly in our home. He deserves every bit of this. Seems like such a humble and genuinely nice guy x
@yvonnebarretta
Жыл бұрын
@Brendan James Fraser lol dude a) Brendan ain't got time to answer random KZread comments b) Be a better human and stop scamming people.
@cb4883
Жыл бұрын
@yvonnebarretta I agree no star would do this petty person
Seeing the love his fellow actors give him is so great. I loved him in the mummy and george of the jungle and inkheart!
@Joseph.Jason.Namakaeha-Momoa
Жыл бұрын
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What an amazing performance! Just a star could shine like this! Happy for him !
He’s never been recognized for his talent. It’s about time
I am so proud of Brendan Fraser, what an awesome movie! Beautiful! Love all your movies! So glad you’re back!
Great interview, I have loved Brendan since the beginning and am so glad he won the Oscar!!! I was routing for him!!! He is such a sweetheart and person and wonderful gifted actor!!!
Protect this precious man at all cost!!!
It was so good to see him in film again, he was so good that it made me feel like older generations of actors are truly a different breed than modern actors.
So nice to share a moment with such a wonderful man. Congratulations to Brendan. He is a shining beacon of light in today’s dark world. Bravo 👏🏼
He’s always been a favorite of mine. He’s always been so humble.
I'm cheering for you Brendan!
I am so glad he’s back.
Seeing Brendan win and Ke were priceless and the backstage hugs with Harrison and Steven Spielberg.
I have a good feeling he will win the Oscar. He has lot of support
@maggiechan33
Жыл бұрын
His SAG win will help.
@violetgurl80s60
Жыл бұрын
@@maggiechan33 👍
@samuelsperling4773
Жыл бұрын
he has !!!!!
@streamyoutub
Жыл бұрын
Well this aged so well, so quickly! ❤
@streamyoutub
Жыл бұрын
Well this aged so well, so quickly! ❤
I have always had so much respect for Brendon. I have never heard anyone say a bad word about him. Also, he has put out so many enjoyable movies over his career. I am so happy that he is back on the big screen and once again we are able to enjoy his art. Congratulations Brendon.
All the best to Brendan Fraser! ❤️
@Joseph.Jason.Namakaeha-Momoa
Жыл бұрын
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Honestly, barely knew who he was, but I did see The Whale. Absolutely loved the movie, a tear jerker for sure! Saw him in many interviews since, what a nice, humble man. I hope he wins!❤
@kdholden
Жыл бұрын
You might be too young but TRUST...He deserves this recognition and never should have lost it to begin with.
@queendaenerys6583
Жыл бұрын
George of the Jungle????
@Orlilover4
Жыл бұрын
you should watch the mummy, hes amazing!
@noemimelendez503
Жыл бұрын
@@kdholden 😊❤ .
@LindaC616
Жыл бұрын
Try The Quiet American and Gods and Monsters
I want to hug this man so much. I feel so happy and sad for him.
Look at how much weight he’s lost!!! He looks so friggin great!!! He’s a beautiful man inside and out. I hope he wins everything. And so far he’s getting it all. I love him!!! He was still beautiful when he had a few pounds on him - it really doesn’t matter. He’s a well loved man
@timporo
Жыл бұрын
it's a fatsuit
@wwredgrl1515
Жыл бұрын
@@timporo I know it was a fat suit. That’s not what I’m talking about
@ifyouonlyknew811
Жыл бұрын
@@wwredgrl1515 He's off of Lithium and Prednisone. Get ready for the crash.
@Joseph.Jason.Namakaeha-Momoa
Жыл бұрын
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He’s the best. I really hope he wins 👏
@Joseph.Jason.Namakaeha-Momoa
Жыл бұрын
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He is so deserving of this, he's such a loveable, likable, lovely human being!
@Joseph.Jason.Namakaeha-Momoa
Жыл бұрын
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I’m rooting for him at the Oscars!! Good luck Brandon Fraser!!
I've been an admirer of his talent for years. He deserves the accolades, and perhaps now is the perfect time for him to receive them since he's stepped away from the limelight for a minute and had the chance to find out what really has meaning for him. Win that Oscar!
@ifyouonlyknew811
Жыл бұрын
Janice S A minute is exactly how long he 'stepped away'.
WE ARE SO HAPPY HE IS BACK!
@Joseph.Jason.Namakaeha-Momoa
Жыл бұрын
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A brilliant performance by Brendan Fraser. I hpe that he wins.
I loved all your movies. I admire your acting skills.
way to go, Brendan! we've missed you!
Brendan sending you a virtual standing ovation on such a brilliant job on the whale just beautiful loved the movie you hit all the emotions I cried I am so glad you’re back!
Brendan is truly a legend actor, he is a big part of my childhood time. Happy to see him back and my full support for him. Can’t wait to see more of his movies n the future.
@esb183
Жыл бұрын
@Brendan FraserThank you very much for your time provided by leaving a message and acknowledge our admiration for you. Right after I watch your movie George of the Jungle I became an avid fan of yours, I wish I can meet you in person when I visit New York. 😃🐨
He deserves the Oscar!! What a performance!! I had some tears watching it..great movie!👍👍👍👍
@cb4883
Жыл бұрын
I hope he does win 🏆 but I have a feeling austin butler will for elvis
@LindaC616
Жыл бұрын
@@cb4883aaaand......
@cb4883
Жыл бұрын
@Aquarius_1983 I know he did and iam very pleased for him he deserved it 👍
I just saw Brenden frasher at the Santa Barbara film festival last week and it’s been 15 years since he acted in movies . It’s good to have you back Brenden frasher I’ve missed you
@ifyouonlyknew811
Жыл бұрын
15 years? Ever heard of IMDb?
@gabethedinosaur95
Жыл бұрын
@@ifyouonlyknew811 his last movie was the mummy 3 which was 15 years since he acted . Yes I use IMDb all the time .
@ifyouonlyknew811
Жыл бұрын
@@gabethedinosaur95 You obviously went to the wrong page. He has credits from 1991 to present.
@gabethedinosaur95
Жыл бұрын
@@ifyouonlyknew811 that’s right he did . The 90s were his best years . George of the jungle the mummy the mummy returns , looney tunes and journey to the center of the earth
@LindaC616
Жыл бұрын
@@gabethedinosaur95The Quiet American and Gods and Monsters were very good as well
Oscar winner
Wishing you all the success in the world, Brendan Fraser! Cheers!
An excellent interviewer who actually listens. Well done.
That is why he is one of my absolute favorite actor ever
@justineves3588
Жыл бұрын
I have always been a fan of you are one of the very best actor ever one of my favorite movies with you is the mummy
He does archery too! Congratulations on the win🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 so happy for him 🥰
hes getting back in shape, that s so great to see! lets safe this mans life he such a good soul
I loved him in Scrubs, such an underrated performance 🥰🥰
@Joseph.Jason.Namakaeha-Momoa
Жыл бұрын
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2:39 to 2:43 so handsome 🥰 I love the fact he doesn’t live in Hollywood that town doesn’t deserve down to earth souls like this He deserves it all 👏🏾 ❤️🔥
What a humble man!! Thank you, Willie! I dearly loved/love him in With Honors. Drag it down from the shelf and reenjoy it from time to time! 😊 Congratulations.
😘😘❤️❤️❤️Brendan you are beautiful and very humble . Mr right! Love you Catherine from AZ
His voice has always been so comforting and amazing, great actor.
If you watch his interviews over the past few much you can see how more comfortable he gets. Id see interview of brendan and he seemed very nervous and anxious. Here is seems very comfortable. Proud of ya man
@ifyouonlyknew811
Жыл бұрын
icc2010 Lithium.
Love him ❤️
@Joseph.Jason.Namakaeha-Momoa
Жыл бұрын
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He is so beautiful, inside and out🫠
@Joseph.Jason.Namakaeha-Momoa
Жыл бұрын
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gosh, I've always had such a huge actor crush on him. I've never really seen interviews with him until now. He also just seems so lovely!
People loved him. Then many people made fun of him online. Now people love him again. Humans, am I right? 🤢
@MaurandisDaRadusFilms
Жыл бұрын
Your absolutely right...first they love u then they hate u then they love u again. Humans will human
@ifyouonlyknew811
Жыл бұрын
He guilted them with his fake sob story in GQ. People who hadn't watched anything he's done in the past 15 years and who hadn't given him a second thought since they hated the 3rd Mummy movie, we're made to feel guilty after his fake victim revelations. He's conning the public with a PR firm working overtime to keep it going.
I’m really happy for him
@stephaniegraham7108
Жыл бұрын
@Brendan Fraser don’t make me tell my age lol
A great interview
@Joseph.Jason.Namakaeha-Momoa
Жыл бұрын
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Nature is the best medicine. I love Brendan and I'm so happy to see him make a come back.
@ifyouonlyknew811
Жыл бұрын
He's owned that house since 2012. He bought it just before he cried poverty and sued Afton to lower the alimony payments because he was so poor. He also had it furnished/decorated for $755,000. His business manager was subpoenaed in court. Brendan isn't the brightest bulb in the box.
@MsNetouu
Жыл бұрын
@Ifyouonlyknew My comment had nothing to do with his house though. But thanks for letting me know all that.
I've loved Brendan Fraser for years I'm glad he's back and he deserved that Oscar
Mr Fraser...I'm in my early 30s I grew up on ur movies...always been an amazing actor in my eyes thank you...still love the first mummy u did till this day thank u
I absolutely love him. Such a good man.
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾!!! So happy for him!!!
I'm glad he's back. I hope he directs or produces his own movies soon :)
@ifyouonlyknew811
Жыл бұрын
He's too lazy.
I admire this beautiful actor. I’ve followed his performances in the 90’s. He also done a small role in “The Affair” which was amazing. The Oscar is well deserved. Couldn’t have happened to a more humble man. ❤
A completely different side I’m seeing. Didn’t hear about the movie until today. Looking forward to watching it. What a blessing to be where you are today! 😊
An amazing and incredible actor. God bless you always.
I love this man! What an inspiration & talent!!!❤
I am glad to see you again.
Oh goodness, he seems so kind and humble
Brendon, you are the man who has both. love and strength. thank you so much for your feelings and thank you for your kindness. You are truly unique
So sooo happy for him!
Its just so great to see Brendan back,the OSCAR achievement from a first nomination is beyond inspiring,beyond incredible,I am truly happy for him.I just wanta to see him in THE WHALE so badly!
Bro we all been waiting for you dude … your gonna do great bro you already are
Seriously, Brendan Fraser disappeared! He didn't disappear nobody believed him about the allegations he had because his had been assaulted by producer Philip Berk president at that time for Hollywood Foreign Press Association. He didn't get any rolles but silenced Brendan. People in high places get away with everything. Glad that he is back. Why don't the Today show but a subject on that.
@ifyouonlyknew811
Жыл бұрын
Janet Bakarbessy IF that is true, then what changed? What happened? How is he back?
@violetgurl80s60
Жыл бұрын
His ex wife ruined him also she called him a fraud
@ifyouonlyknew811
Жыл бұрын
@@violetgurl80s60 He is a fraud. Afton prevented him from self-destructing for 14 years. When he walked away from her, he lost everything, and deserved to.
@kdholden
Жыл бұрын
@@ifyouonlyknew811 His alleged assaulter is No Longer the president for the Hollywood foreign press and (especially during and following the "Me too" movement) no longer holds power over his career. He began getting offers for roles again because the truth is that he should have never been black listed in the first place.
@kdholden
Жыл бұрын
@@ifyouonlyknew811 PS Love your ironic name in this comment 😁. Fits so perfect. If you are interested in details, Brendan claimed that Philip grabbed his butt/groped him and Brendan immediately spoke out about how wrong and uncomfortable it was. He was instantaneously black listed for years until now.
I always loved Brendan, and always will ❤
What an amazing story and so amazing to see hi being human about it.
Keanu’s got competition 😄 love you Brendan.. you deserve all the good things coming your way.. thank you for making my childhood awesome with the mummy movies..
What an amazing experience for him,to bust back into life with a fresh perspective and a humble one. I've always enjoyed his portrayal of the roles that he he played. The Mummy series is one that I watched multiple times. May his life find the perfect place. God bless you Brendan. 🙏
@Joseph.Jason.Namakaeha-Momoa
Жыл бұрын
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@animallover3904
Жыл бұрын
@@Joseph.Jason.Namakaeha-Momoa farzi
@ifyouonlyknew811
Жыл бұрын
He's so "humble" he bought that house and furnished/ decorated it for $755,000. It's in the court papers.
A fact people forget he did a movie where he got top billing over Harrison Ford when they did a movie together called Extraordinary Measures. That's how talented he is.
@ifyouonlyknew811
Жыл бұрын
Anthony Vasquez It was a TV movie. Ford was a producer. Considering Brendan was drunk on set and couldn't remember his lines and Ford had to reprimand him in front of the cast and crew, he should be grateful.
Give me my Rick O Connell back. I dearly missed him all these years. I have almost cried seeing him lift the Oscar.
I'm very happy for him❤
I'm rooting for Brendan to win in the Oscars
@Joseph.Jason.Namakaeha-Momoa
Жыл бұрын
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@LindaC616
Жыл бұрын
You got your wish!
@Joseph.Jason.Namakaeha-Momoa
Жыл бұрын
@@LindaC616 You can go to my channel description to get my mail address to use in sending me mails if you don’t mind
Welcome back. To an amazing actor and a amazing man.
I literally Forgot about Brendan Fraser , he was Away from the spotlight for a long time , But came back with a goog performance , the Whale and winning an Oscar!
@ifyouonlyknew811
Жыл бұрын
That's right, you forgot about him. So did most of his fans. He was never gone. He has credits from 1991-present. No years missing. 57 movies. 20 TV shows including 7 series from 2016-present. He orchestrated his "comeback", partly to punish his disloyal former fans. He conned you all.
I love him so much for this and everything else.
Such a lovely man 😀❤️❤️❤️
Brandon, I am very glad that you have become well-deserved. Oscar slipped of course, but yours is 100% deserved. I was even surprised that the agenda that exists in the United States, you were given it. A worthy actor and good luck to you dear. (RU)
My favorite and one that we watch over and over, Blast from the Past. Try it, you'll love it.
We all love you, Brendan!
He seems so cool, like some one you’d like to hang out w for a drink or dinner😀loved him in the mummy movies.
@ifyouonlyknew811
Жыл бұрын
A drink? Brendan? He'll drink you under the table while he does a monologue, and you're buying.
Brendan is amazing and the award is well deserved.
I’m so glad that Brendon won an Oscar! He was up and rising in the 1990s. Then he seemed to have faded away. Now he’s back!
Its an inspiration for me to see my fave childhood actor hero made a huge comeback..
Mr. Fraser not only are you a fantastic actor, but a fine human. Many blessings.
Thank you for this film Brenden, it reminds us to see the humanity in every person from all walks of life