Brendan Fraser Guesses Lines from His Own Movies & Talks 'The Whale' Oscar Nomination

Brendan Fraser teases his next movie with Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese, 'Killers of the Flower Moon,' and 'Brothers' from Max Barbakow which stars Peter Dinklage and Josh Brolin as fraternal twins. He also played a game of guessing lines from his own movies.
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[@kvespia2000]

This guy is probably one of THE most authentic individuals in Hollywood. What an incredibly authentic, humble, real, genuine man. He truly deserves ALL the accolades that come his way. Brendan you were sorely missed and thank you for blessing us with your amazing talent.

[@lookdoug1516]

I love that the internet welcomed Brendan back with open arms. We missed him

[@RyanLBrown9396]

He left Hollywood, but he never left our hearts

[@eddiedutra3359]

He never went away.

[@jarhead2808]

Please tell me who doesn't watch the mummy at least one time per year ? Probably someone who has never seen it.

[@GypSea_Blue]

Seriously 25+ years and he still makes my heart melt with a simple humble smile... And his mind is so brilliant, how amazing would it be just to sit and talk with him about everything and anything ❤️❤️ #brendanfraser

[@thabreez456]

A lot of actors we remember from our childhood we wonder to ourselves “Man what are they up to these days”. It’s almost like they’ve retired because you never see them in much besides those films from your childhood. Brendan Fraser was one of those actors for me. And for me to grow up and see him come back with such a different role for him….it’s an experience unlike any other

[@Bjjuhhj]

He’s become the most loveable character and person over the years despite the hate! He surely deserves it, love from the uk Brendan. ❤️

[@Aimlessartist]

And now he is Oscar winner, Brendan Fraser (FrayZOR) btw!

[@SomaGyal]

Please the Academy, give Brendan Fraser the Oscar, he deserves it ❤

[@miarodriguez3629]

I love how soft spoken he is. Such a sweetheart!

[@Nazaba09]

It’s called trauma.

[@miarodriguez3629]

@@Nazaba09 lolol youre so unique

[@Nazaba09]

@@miarodriguez3629 I wasn’t joking. He’s not soft spoken cause he’s shy or introverted. The man is seriously traumatized.

[@miarodriguez3629]

@@Nazaba09 Girl I know what he's been through, doesn't take away from the fact that he's a good person and sweet to the people he interacts with. His trauma doesn't define him.

[@Nazaba09]

@@miarodriguez3629 I wasn’t arguing that. I’ve met him and he was super nice but he also acts like anyone he comes across is gonna hit him. I’m disabled and that’s like someone saying to me ‘you’re so soft spoken’. That’s not a compliment. I’ve been treated like absolute shit for having a voice.

[@dreamstreetrose318]

Oh my gosh his giggling at 17:39, just the sweetest.

[@catherine4092]

I looove him. He's awesome not to mention still handsome and with the humbleness we all should have. 😘❤️

[@mpireone]

He looks so good!! I'm so happy for his recognition... he's so humble!! 👍💯

[@blessed2976]

Oh Brendan Congratulations for winning the Oscar Best Actor! We can wait to see more in many films with great production team ,great actors!

[@jmanjonesthezombiekillinma6839]

Brendan is an awesome actor i grew up with the Mummy and George of the Jungle, the list goes on he just plays cool characters. Brendan ie a legend. Congrats to Brendan. 🎉

[@TheConorsmithusa]

My top 3 fave Brendan Fraser movies ever in order are: 1. The Mummy 2. Bedazzled 3. Blast From the Past

[@michaeldrake798]

I genuinely grew up on Mr.Fraser as many others did. Encino Man, George of the Jungle, Blast From the Past. The mummy was the first movie I remember seeing in theaters and my friends mom took me with their family. You sir were an aspirational and loving figure in so many of our childhoods and we can’t thank you enough. Some of use had Blockbuster weekends every weekend and you were a part of that as well. The inspiration we looked to and the role model we needed. Someone with a true passion for their profession. Thank you for everything from me and so many others. We can’t wait to see what your long continued career has in store.

[@atranimecs]

Overeating is an addiction widely ignored from the public . Foods and drinks terrible for your health are ubiquitous. I literally witnessed my mom who never would drink, smoke, or do dru6s, gorge her feelings away until it led her to a triple bypass surgery that almost killed her. She had to have lap band surgery to physically restrain her from continuing...I can say the silver lining is that I have come to respect that anything can become an addiction and self control in any aspect of life is important.

[@trinaq]

I adore Brendan, School Ties, Blast from the Past, George of the Jungle and The Mummy films will always be my favourites of his.

[@alexianacrum-kirkland4702]

😢 ku

[@robynhuffman9701]

I love the Hugh Wilson love. I was around him when he was making Blast from the Past and Dudley Do-right and he used to speak SO HIGHLY of Mr Fraser.

[@morathimage9345]

I've been a fan for so long. All the awards and love are well deserved! ❤️

[@gustavogirotto]

Man, he deserves this comeback (and the Oscar) so much. I didn't love The Whale, but he was definitely amazing in it.

[@quirkygirlthoughts]

I don’t feel like I will love it. Food and I are not friends and we do not have a great history. BUT I fucking love Brendan Fraser. That man melts my heart and is my childhood movie crush. George of the Jungle is one of my favorite movies ever and i will support this mans ride back to the top that he deserves so fucking much.

[@gustavogirotto]

@@quirkygirlthoughts George of the Jungle is my favorite comfort movie of all time. It such a cozy film! I also love the Mummy, that film is so awesome.

[@FraseForDays]

Wow you can imagine what it would be like to sit with him thanks to this angle and lighting. Handsome!

[@IcedCoffee81]

I would be feeling hot for sure.

[@tommymarco9893]

The right man won the Oscar !

[@Mark_R_Tho]

You’re looking at an Academy Award Winner🤩🤩🤩✨

[@quirkygirlthoughts]

I want him Sandler, and Buscemi to re team back up. I would even watch an Airheads sequel which could be amazing if done properly.

[@boredasfckxx]

Ever since Brendan has had this resurgence (which is great to see), his old movies keep coming up in these nostalgic talks, but one that never seems to come up is Airheads! Now, I haven't seen it since I was a kid, but I remember loving it then. Maybe it doesn't hold up now? But come on! Steve Buscemi! Adam Sandler! CHESTER!!! Water gun oozies with hot sauce in them! IF IT'S TOO LOUD, YOU'RE TOO OLD!

[@OpheliaDarkling]

Can't mention Encino Man and not Airheads..seems like two peas in a pod for his films. #LemmyIsGod

[@oliviahb3]

Now we ca can call him Academy Award Winning Actor Brendan Fraser. Congrats on your win!! 🎉🎉😍🥰

[@LoveHandle4890]

Such a wholesome human being, than just a great actor.

[@itismeanttobe]

Very genuine interview i loved this

[@mm12345777]

My gosh, such a sweet man!!! And an incredible actor of course. Brendan Faser deserves the Oscar!!!

[@annathefruitloop]

hes such a beautiful person dude

[@mphillips4324]

Brendan Fraser is awesome!

[@la.w.s7860]

What about Mrs. winterBourne one of the best movies ever!!!!!!!

[@JLo_Oc]

This is the best entertainment interviewer EVER!!! Thank you so much; it was casual, fun, making it so interesting. Your the best, great work. 👍🏼

[@aakash.sharma]

Love you Brendan.. you deserve all the good things coming your way. Thank you for making my childhood awesome with the mummy movies. On a lighter note - Keanu’s got competition.😂

[@metime4325]

When I watched his first movie, I thought he was one of those typical "handsome" actor who just get picked due to his looks. Boy, was I wrong.

[@majesticmiu9564]

I'm so happy he is back. He is

[@n_mckean]

Honestly, what is Hollywood's fascination with mispronouncing his last name?? Its FRASER! not Frasier. At least get it right on the Oscar.

[@OpheliaDarkling]

that should be a bet...thankfully Travolta won't be presenting lol. "And the Oscar goes to, Brandon Forrest!"

[@moonknight4053]

Ricochet o Connell, what an actor man, legendary is a mere compliment

[@olddaysclub]

We need The Mummy 4 with Brendan Fraser 4 or we riot!

[@michelerusso9745]

who is Brendan Fraser 4?

[@thedivachannel3790]

The part where he doesn't remember the lines from his older movies only shows that he isn't a guy obsessed with his own celebrity. He didn't spend his lockdown watching his own movies. And the real superstars do cringe watching themselves on screen.

[@tiffanycurtis4794]

He has pretty big blue eyes he so deserves that little gold man 😀

[@sarasmith9333]

we are so glad he is back

[@jsigma3649]

I am very happy for Brendan Frazier .

[@markjonesatlarge5240]

Brendan's role in season 3(?), the Showtime series The Affair is amazing.

[@julia_moony]

I need to see him winning that Oscar omg 😭

[@tommymarco]

wish granted

[@Rockblue01]

9:32 yes

[@Dagnabit888]

Academy Award Winner Brendan Fraser

[@tommymarco9893]

Nice !!!!!!!!!!

[@mimonaahmedmoamed2960]

Lo amamos es el mejor actor del mundo felicidades por el Oscar te mereces lo mejor del mundo todas tus películas maravillosas esperando tu próxima película👩‍❤️‍👩👑🤲🙋👏😍🌷👍🥰💞🌼♥️💋🌹❤️😉💐💝🤩😘🤍😃😀😄

[@giovannytravels5677]

I really hope he wins the Oscar !!!!!!

[@RyanLBrown9396]

At this point I don’t really think he needs the Oscar. His comeback is already solidified

[@michaelangelo2192]

Would be nice tho

[@OpheliaDarkling]

Sure but that would be the icing on the cake. It would certainly tell me that the Academy still has some integrity and would award based on a truly transcendental performance. No shade on the other nominees at all but this was the quintessential oscar worthy performance. It had everything and it was authentic.

[@jc2333]

This the restart of brenassiance

[@user-be1sy9is9v]

... Как я за ним скучала... Брэндон, я тебя обожаю! 💖 Ты замечательный! Надеюсь, что больше не будет творческих пауз в твоей жизни, пусть всегда звонит телефон с предложением поработать с лучшими режиссёрами.👋🇺🇦Люблю🥰😘

[@elaineproffitt1032]

I believe that being overweight is the last accepted prejudice that no one seems t be working in. You have to live it to understand it.

[@o.j.95]

17:38 ❤

[@johntitor1237]

i wait for the day when people pronounce his name right. Its pronounced like like Laser not Frazier

[@SlasherIncorporated]

I know, right? His surname is constantly mispronounced. It's FRAY-ZER, not Frasier like the TV show.

[@michaeldrake798]

Also..Monkeybone was a creative masterpiece

[@StreetlightsFactory]

that is impressive

[@Reqtangled]

This might be the most random thing, but Clayton sounds so much like Klayton Fioriti, who does Jurassic Park/World content.

[@gabifgt]

academy award WINNER!!!!!!!!!!

[@GamesWithBrainz]

if you run out of questions just keep spitting lines from their movies i guess... even though he clearly wasnt enjoying that game lol

[@johanna2690]

Why did he keep going 😭?? After three tries I would have moved on.

[@Rockblue01]

You skipped inkheart

[@AndyPaxTheGameCat]

6 characters. How can he forget about Dan the pizza man?

[@issamac1353]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mumzpower8517]

They put him through hell till he folded. Now he is getting attention again after he compromised himself

[@nomeacaso5790]

I loved the whale. I already saw all aronofsky movies, but I felt surprised and I really loved Brendan performance.

[@chrism82793]

Remember folks razor, laser, Fraser. Not the sitcom Frasier 🤣

[@wendykaplar8428]

Exactly, he introduces Brendan and straight away pronounces his name incorrectly 🤦‍♀️. Know your guests' names, gees. Just one of my pet peeves. Have you seen the transcript? Even worse...Brandon Fraiser..omg really