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

[@Kristen242008]

I have always loved Brendan Fraser. He is such a humble, and gentle man. I wish him all the best!

[@Bobaman5400]

​​@louise dow 😂 youre weird

[@TansterRE]

@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]

A true Gentleman. 😊

[@aninjaguardian]

Brendan deserves all the recognition. I'm glad he and Ke Huy Quan are making their comebacks

[@aresef]

Good things happening to good people who have paid their dues. Michelle Yeoh and JLC too.

[@harryr5785]

@@aresef these 4 have my whole heart these days

[@punk77]

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

[@sunderland69]

​@@punk77 Academy thought so too apparently 😊

[@williamgregory1848]

Respect Brendan Fraser. Protect Brendan Fraser. Support Brendan Fraser. Embrace Brandon Fraser. And most of all: Love Brendan Fraser ❤️

[@johnflynn9619]

Brendan Fraser is Magnificent. He will win the Oscar.

[@metime4325]

You were right!

[@anandpandey9988]

He won

[@meleynaturnas3078]

👍👍👍👍👍💯

[@tommymarco]

destiny

[@wildlifewarrior2670]

I'm from the future he did

[@dobazajr]

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.

[@Jadehawk2864]

This man made my child and adolescent years great! I love Brendan. May he continue to do good things.😍

[@valmacclinchy]

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..

[@evebelle7]

I am so happy for Brendan ❤ tonight he won his first Oscar❤️❤️❤️

[@babyygravyy]

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.

[@lexiehuselton1145]

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.

[@GrotrianSeiler]

He’s never been recognized for his talent. It’s about time

[@wwredgrl1515]

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]

it's a fatsuit

[@wwredgrl1515]

@@timporo I know it was a fat suit. That’s not what I’m talking about

[@ifyouonlyknew811]

​@@wwredgrl1515 He's off of Lithium and Prednisone. Get ready for the crash.

[@Joseph.Jason.Namakaeha-Momoa]

Thank you so much ❤️. Your support is what keeps me going , so in return i have decided to give something back to my fans by asking my management to set up an interactive community and i would like you to join. Kindly go to my channel description, you will find a gmail address feel free to send in your mail. Thanks

[@RedAurora]

Congratulations and more blessings to the gentle giant, our beloved Brendan! Your whale of a comeback is well deserved. Warm wishes from the Philippines.

[@MrMisuma]

People loved him. Then many people made fun of him online. Now people love him again. Humans, am I right? 🤢

[@MaurandisDaRadusFilms]

Your absolutely right...first they love u then they hate u then they love u again. Humans will human

[@ifyouonlyknew811]

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.

[@robertashaffer3950]

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 🙏

[@safer_robert]

What an amazing performance! Just a star could shine like this! Happy for him !

[@mayiehremill4526]

I am so glad he won an Oscar award for best actor performance in the Whale movie. So well deserved. 👏🏽💙😘

[@michellemunn7959]

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]

Thank you so much ❤️. Your support is what keeps me going , so in return i have decided to give something back to my fans by asking my management to set up an interactive community and i would like you to join. Kindly go to my channel description, you will find a gmail address feel free to send in your mail. Thanks

[@yvonnebarretta]

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]

@Brendan James Fraser lol dude a) Brendan ain't got time to answer random KZbin comments b) Be a better human and stop scamming people.

[@cb4883]

@yvonnebarretta I agree no star would do this petty person

[@karenpower1643]

As a fellow Canadian, I'm so proud of Brendan. He deserves all of the recognition!

[@hectorlopez1069]

He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to Canadian parents.

[@LindaC616]

​@hectorlopez1069 he describes himself as "Canadian-American". We have to share him

[@HawkFest]

@@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]

@@HawkFest never said they couldn't. No one wants to argue except you. But thanks for trying to play

[@madzangels]

​@@LindaC616 You're all wrong, you're all British subjects, end of debate.

[@violetgurl80s60]

I have a good feeling he will win the Oscar. He has lot of support

[@maggiechan33]

His SAG win will help.

[@violetgurl80s60]

@@maggiechan33 👍

[@samuelsperling4773]

he has !!!!!

[@streamyoutub]

Well this aged so well, so quickly! ❤

[@streamyoutub]

Well this aged so well, so quickly! ❤

[@janeybakarbessy2330]

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]

Janet Bakarbessy IF that is true, then what changed? What happened? How is he back?

[@violetgurl80s60]

His ex wife ruined him also she called him a fraud

[@ifyouonlyknew811]

@@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]

​@@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]

​@@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.

[@just_typical_tady]

Protect this precious man at all cost!!!

[@bobdole4432]

Oscar winner

[@maryrice6952]

I am so proud of Brendan Fraser, what an awesome movie! Beautiful! Love all your movies! So glad you’re back!

[@SK-jp2ok]

He’s the best. I really hope he wins 👏

[@Joseph.Jason.Namakaeha-Momoa]

Thank you so much ❤️. Your support is what keeps me going , so in return i have decided to give something back to my fans by asking my management to set up an interactive community and i would like you to join. Kindly go to my channel description, you will find a gmail address feel free to send in your mail. Thanks

[@bevhart4604]

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]

You might be too young but TRUST...He deserves this recognition and never should have lost it to begin with.

[@queendaenerys6583]

George of the Jungle????

[@Orlilover4]

you should watch the mummy, hes amazing!

[@noemimelendez503]

​@@kdholden 😊❤ .

[@LindaC616]

Try The Quiet American and Gods and Monsters

[@annberringer8467]

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!!!

[@CarolineBoyce1]

All the best to Brendan Fraser! ❤️

[@Joseph.Jason.Namakaeha-Momoa]

Thank you so much ❤️. Your support is what keeps me going , so in return i have decided to give something back to my fans by asking my management to set up an interactive community and i would like you to join. Kindly go to my channel description, you will find a gmail address feel free to send in your mail. Thanks

[@deb9806]

Seeing Brendan win and Ke were priceless and the backstage hugs with Harrison and Steven Spielberg.

[@marvintran7813]

I’m rooting for him at the Oscars!! Good luck Brandon Fraser!!

[@manileno]

I'm cheering for you Brendan!

[@sl9991]

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 👏🏼

[@catherine4092]

😘😘❤️❤️❤️Brendan you are beautiful and very humble . Mr right! Love you Catherine from AZ

[@mobobb3555]

A brilliant performance by Brendan Fraser. I hpe that he wins.

[@hannihmicah]

I loved all your movies. I admire your acting skills.

[@Zohan369]

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.

[@katrin896]

He is so deserving of this, he's such a loveable, likable, lovely human being!

[@Joseph.Jason.Namakaeha-Momoa]

Thank you so much ❤️. Your support is what keeps me going , so in return i have decided to give something back to my fans by asking my management to set up an interactive community and i would like you to join. Kindly go to my channel description, you will find a gmail address feel free to send in your mail. Thanks

[@tiffanycurtis4794]

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 👏🏾 ❤️🔥

[@annabrown7302]

LOVE BRANDON FRAZER ❤️

[@cheyennealva6459]

❤

[@Joseph.Jason.Namakaeha-Momoa]

Thank you so much ❤️. Your support is what keeps me going , so in return i have decided to give something back to my fans by asking my management to set up an interactive community and i would like you to join. Kindly go to my channel description, you will find a gmail address feel free to send in your mail.

[@amandamichelletenney]

I loved him in Scrubs, such an underrated performance 🥰🥰

[@Joseph.Jason.Namakaeha-Momoa]

Thank you so much ❤️. Your support is what keeps me going , so in return i have decided to give something back to my fans by asking my management to set up an interactive community and i would like you to join. Kindly go to my channel description, you will find a gmail address feel free to send in your mail. Thanks

[@gabethedinosaur95]

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]

15 years? Ever heard of IMDb?

[@gabethedinosaur95]

@@ifyouonlyknew811 his last movie was the mummy 3 which was 15 years since he acted . Yes I use IMDb all the time .

[@ifyouonlyknew811]

@@gabethedinosaur95 You obviously went to the wrong page. He has credits from 1991 to present.

[@gabethedinosaur95]

@@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]

​@@gabethedinosaur95The Quiet American and Gods and Monsters were very good as well

[@icc2010]

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]

icc2010 Lithium.

[@mo0neythomas727]

Is that a fat suit he wears ?

[@janices6140]

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]

Janice S A minute is exactly how long he 'stepped away'.

[@JOVANNEMUSIC]

He deserves the Oscar!! What a performance!! I had some tears watching it..great movie!👍👍👍👍

[@cb4883]

I hope he does win 🏆 but I have a feeling austin butler will for elvis

[@LindaC616]

​@@cb4883aaaand......

[@cb4883]

@Aquarius_1983 I know he did and iam very pleased for him he deserved it 👍

[@rjmtk]

He’s always been a favorite of mine. He’s always been so humble.

[@PatTriesAgain]

I want to hug this man so much. I feel so happy and sad for him.

[@usastrongwoman1]

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.

[@Lamia_IssaEgypt]

You are amazing dear 😍😍❤️❤️❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Mark_R_Tho]

He is so beautiful, inside and out🫠

[@Joseph.Jason.Namakaeha-Momoa]

Thank you so much ❤️. Your support is what keeps me going , so in return i have decided to give something back to my fans by asking my management to set up an interactive community and i would like you to join. Kindly go to my channel description, you will find a gmail address feel free to send in your mail.

[@anthonyvasquez1316]

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]

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.

[@Landroverdude101]

He does good in serious roles. I didn't care much for "The Mummy" and "George" movies. I thought "With Honors" was 2nd to "The Whale....

[@perseverancelite1]

Now for everyone who haven’t seen School Ties WATCH!!! Plz✌🏾🤟🏾

[@chelseapoet3664]

An excellent interviewer who actually listens. Well done.

[@justineves3588]

That is why he is one of my absolute favorite actor ever

[@justineves3588]

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

[@esb183]

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]

@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. 😃🐨

[@ruthlester-scott7572]

Love him ❤️

[@Joseph.Jason.Namakaeha-Momoa]

Thank you so much ❤️. Your support is what keeps me going , so in return i have decided to give something back to my fans by asking my management to set up an interactive community and i would like you to join. Kindly go to my channel description, you will find a gmail address feel free to send in your mail. Thanks

[@katecox4339]

I am so glad he’s back.

[@pnwmax]

Reminds me of the Mickey Rourke late career comeback with The Wrestler.

[@rosemercer212]

A great interview

[@Joseph.Jason.Namakaeha-Momoa]

Thank you so much ❤️. Your support is what keeps me going , so in return i have decided to give something back to my fans by asking my management to set up an interactive community and i would like you to join. Kindly go to my channel description, you will find a gmail address feel free to send in your mail.

[@sarasmith9333]

WE ARE SO HAPPY HE IS BACK!

[@Joseph.Jason.Namakaeha-Momoa]

Thank you so much ❤️. Your support is what keeps me going , so in return i have decided to give something back to my fans by asking my management to set up an interactive community and i would like you to join. Kindly go to my channel description, you will find a gmail address feel free to send in your mail. Thanks

[@michelleaguirre6382]

Poor guy didn't deserve the bad treatment Hollywood gave him. I have always been behind Brendan. I'm songlad he won his Oscar. I'm not a celebrity worshipper at all. But when I hear what they did to him it made me angry. So glad he made his comeback and gave a big middle finger to all those whose blackballed him.

[@ifyouonlyknew811]

Blackballed means not being invited to parties. Do you want a loud, obnoxious drunk at your parties? No? Neither did anyone else.

[@TheShoeb01]

Give me my Rick O Connell back. I dearly missed him all these years. I have almost cried seeing him lift the Oscar.

[@maxwilliamsen1873]

He shot school ties before encino man

[@OpheliaDarkling]

True. But it was released after Encino Man. I wonder how it would have turned out if School Ties came out before Encino Man..the trajectory of his career I mean. I think Encino Man coming out first really helped get him the calls but School Ties was the icing on the cake--although not hugely successful the role proved he had some chops.

[@ifyouonlyknew811]

​@@OpheliaDarkling Brendan would've screwed up his career either way.

[@lady_g406]

I'm rooting for Brendan to win in the Oscars

[@Joseph.Jason.Namakaeha-Momoa]

Thank you so much ❤️. Your support is what keeps me going , so in return i have decided to give something back to my fans by asking my management to set up an interactive community and i would like you to join. Kindly go to my channel description, you will find a gmail address feel free to send in your mail. Thanks

[@LindaC616]

You got your wish!

[@Joseph.Jason.Namakaeha-Momoa]

@@LindaC616 You can go to my channel description to get my mail address to use in sending me mails if you don’t mind

[@xxangelscenexx247]

Good Movie Highly Recommend

[@aakash.sharma]

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..

[@evamekonnen]

I haven’t seen the movie .. but his description of it reminds me of the movie “ The Wrestler” played by Mickey Rourke

[@MsNetouu]

Nature is the best medicine. I love Brendan and I'm so happy to see him make a come back.

[@ifyouonlyknew811]

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]

@Ifyouonlyknew My comment had nothing to do with his house though. But thanks for letting me know all that.

[@Aprilfed]

I'm glad he's back. I hope he directs or produces his own movies soon :)

[@ifyouonlyknew811]

He's too lazy.

[@casperboreanaz]

He does archery too! Congratulations on the win🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 so happy for him 🥰

[@maryrice6952]

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!

[@marcirsigler3691]

hes getting back in shape, that s so great to see! lets safe this mans life he such a good soul

[@Hoppy_kid44]

💖💖🥰

[@yvonnerolley9676]

Both men are great examples of sensitive intelligent men

[@stargazer5073]

Love you, BF.....we missed you

[@triciaanaya3488]

I've loved Brendan Fraser for years I'm glad he's back and he deserved that Oscar

[@TWILAlovesJESUS]

Nothing works without Jesus the Christ 🙏⚓

[@kennorton1478]

by the time "George of the Jungle" was released all of us , chaps of his generation, were envious of how hunky and good looking he was. now all the envy turned to sympathy and empathy of what he's been through.

[@АндрейЛевченко-э9н]

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)

[@teddybears4life240]

*OSCAR* ❗️❗️❗️

[@rosebighorse7612]

I don't think he should have been black listed, he's too good an actor.

[@ifyouonlyknew811]

He wasn't. No he isn't.

[@visionsmagazineonlin]

Wow he is so soft spoken. Delightful. Most Hollywood types are so arrogant and I find that repulsive.

[@SantiAisyah-nu4cw]

Mr. Brendan fraser he's my favourite actor,since i was a kid...Love you sir,god bless you,good luck for everything in your life sir.I love you sir👍👍👍best and great actor forever....

[@matcha12341]

Such a lovely man 😀❤️❤️❤️

[@alexhunter0815]

Such a nice guy. I'm happy that he is back. Hopefully he didn't collected firewood the last 20 years 😉

[@mariasmith2667]

Great actor.

[@sampultapestry]

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!

[@ChristianCentury2000]

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!

[@annberringer8467]

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!!!

[@annberringer8467]

@1brendanfraser01-ni3bc since George of the Jungle and Encino Man!!! A long time!

[@annberringer8467]

I am from Pennsylvania. Maybe not that far from your farm.

[@ifyouonlyknew811]

​@@annberringer8467 That isn't him and he doesn't have a farm. Why are you fans so naive and gullible. Trust me, you don't want to have anything to do with the real Brendan either.

[@ofelyaharutyunyan6953]

I absolutly adore the fact that he's back to business. 🤩😍 It's terrible that at his brightest moment this incredible actor was cancelled by Hollywood 🤬

[@stephaniegraham7108]

I’m really happy for him

[@stephaniegraham7108]

@Brendan Fraser don’t make me tell my age lol

[@m.r.alvarez5611]

Wishing you all the success in the world, Brendan Fraser! Cheers!

[@SrAJones-ns7sx]

Ladies and gentlemen Elvis has left the building empty handed 😂 That's what ya get when you do overkill promos it backfired. Congrats on the SAG and Oscar!

[@elleeme9451]

I absolutely love him. Such a good man.

[@Beenthere61]

He is amazing I have always love his work he deserves everything he gets for this movie , as he said this was not a movie about obesity it was a movie about love family & how we think we sooth ourselves with many substances, in the whale it was food….❤🙏✌️🌹

[@lorrainegallegos2004]

An amazing and incredible actor. God bless you always.

[@vaar2742]

I have liked most of his films from the past from drama to comedy but I found this movie disgusting. It is TOO sad, too much of a downer. Not what we need to see or experience in this world today.

[@ifyouonlyknew811]

AMEN!

[@schillamontera4887]

Its an inspiration for me to see my fave childhood actor hero made a huge comeback..