Leland Francis Fraser is a Canadian-American fashion model and musician. He is famous for being the youngest son of famous Canadian-American actors Brendan Fraser and Afton Smith. His father is known for his roles in movies like George of the Jungle, The Mummy series, and more recently Academy Award-winning, The Whale. He has two older brothers, Holden Fletcher Fraser, and Griffin Arthur Fraser. Being the son of two actors many would think Leland would follow in his parent’s footsteps. But he seems to be paving another path for himself by venturing into modelling and music. Leland is a guitarist and...
- 9/15/2023
- by Nkem
- TVovermind.com
Before his career and personal life were thrown off course, Brendan Fraser was a promising leading man throughout the 1990s. Now, Fraser is back where he should’ve been all along, sharing the screen and the spotlight with other big-name actors. His small role in the cult classic Now and Then isn’t his most memorable performance, but Fraser’s presence in the movie is noteworthy because of who he replaced for the character. Leonardo DiCaprio was set to be in Now and Then before dropping out. Nearly three decades later and after wildly different trajectories, Fraser and DiCaprio will share screen time in one of 2023’s most highly anticipated films.
Brendan Fraser was a bonafide movie star before multiple traumas derailed him
Fraser displayed his talent in enough projects to convince most viewers that he would be a significant performer for most of his career. He broke through in...
Brendan Fraser was a bonafide movie star before multiple traumas derailed him
Fraser displayed his talent in enough projects to convince most viewers that he would be a significant performer for most of his career. He broke through in...
- 4/5/2023
- by Sam Hines
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Brendan Fraser turned his first Oscars win into a family celebration on Sunday.
The proud dad posed for photographers with his figurine next to his sons Holden, 18, and Leland, 16, at the glamorous Vanity Fair after party.
The trio also posed for some snaps with Fraser’s girlfriend Jeanne Moore, who donned a bright blue off-the-shoulder gown for the occasion.
Leland Fraser, Holden Fraser, Brendan Fraser, and Jeanne Moore attend the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 12, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage/Getty) Jeanne Moore, Brendan Fraser, Holden Fletcher Fraser and Leland Francis Fraser attend the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted By Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 12, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Read More: Oscars 2023: Brendan Fraser Wins Best Actor, Tearfully Completes Career Comeback
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The proud dad posed for photographers with his figurine next to his sons Holden, 18, and Leland, 16, at the glamorous Vanity Fair after party.
The trio also posed for some snaps with Fraser’s girlfriend Jeanne Moore, who donned a bright blue off-the-shoulder gown for the occasion.
Leland Fraser, Holden Fraser, Brendan Fraser, and Jeanne Moore attend the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 12, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage/Getty) Jeanne Moore, Brendan Fraser, Holden Fletcher Fraser and Leland Francis Fraser attend the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted By Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 12, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
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- 3/13/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
After taking a break from acting to focus on his mental health, Brendan Fraser marked his return to Hollywood with "The Whale." In the film, Brendan portrays a 600-pound English professor named Charlie who tries to reconnect with his estranged daughter Ellie (Sadie Sink). His performance was so well-received by critics that it earned him a 2023 SAG Award for best actor and the best actor Academy Award, as well as a number of other accolades.
In order to help him get into the role of Charlie, Brendan said he took inspiration from his own desire to be with his family. "Being with my kids and their mom and our family has given me such love that if ever I needed to hold something of value up to try and translate that to what was important to Charlie, I didn't have to look far," he told Interview in November 2022.
The actor shares three kids,...
In order to help him get into the role of Charlie, Brendan said he took inspiration from his own desire to be with his family. "Being with my kids and their mom and our family has given me such love that if ever I needed to hold something of value up to try and translate that to what was important to Charlie, I didn't have to look far," he told Interview in November 2022.
The actor shares three kids,...
- 3/13/2023
- by Michele Mendez
- Popsugar.com
Image Source: Getty / Patrick T. Fallon
Brendan Fraser is officially an Oscar winner! On March 12, the 54-year-old actor took home the golden statuette for best actor in a leading role for his performance as Charlie in "The Whale." Fraser was up against some stiff competition, beating out Austin Butler ("Elvis"), Colin Farrell ("The Banshees of Inisherin"), Paul Mescal ("Aftersun"), and Bill Nighy ("Living").
During his speech, an emotional Fraser thanked the movie's cast and crew before tearfully launching into a metaphor about his career. He also shouted out his three sons, Griffin, Holden, and Leland, whom he shares with ex-wife Afton Smith, as well as girlfriend Jeanne Moore. Holden, Leland, and Moore were all present at the ceremony for Fraser's big night.
"I started in this business 30 years ago, and things - they didn't come easily to me, but there was a facility that I didn't appreciate at the time until it stopped,...
Brendan Fraser is officially an Oscar winner! On March 12, the 54-year-old actor took home the golden statuette for best actor in a leading role for his performance as Charlie in "The Whale." Fraser was up against some stiff competition, beating out Austin Butler ("Elvis"), Colin Farrell ("The Banshees of Inisherin"), Paul Mescal ("Aftersun"), and Bill Nighy ("Living").
During his speech, an emotional Fraser thanked the movie's cast and crew before tearfully launching into a metaphor about his career. He also shouted out his three sons, Griffin, Holden, and Leland, whom he shares with ex-wife Afton Smith, as well as girlfriend Jeanne Moore. Holden, Leland, and Moore were all present at the ceremony for Fraser's big night.
"I started in this business 30 years ago, and things - they didn't come easily to me, but there was a facility that I didn't appreciate at the time until it stopped,...
- 3/13/2023
- by Monica Sisavat
- Popsugar.com
After 20 long years, Brendan Fraser made a triumphant return to the Oscars on Sunday evening. The 54-year-old star - who is nominated for best actor for his performance in "The Whale" - was joined by his girlfriend, Jeanne Moore, and two of his sons, Holden, 18, and Leland, 16, whom he shares with ex-wife Afton Smith.
Of their dad's Oscar nomination, Fraser's sons told Laverne Cox on the E! red carpet, per People, "We are unbelievably proud. Over the moon." Noticeably absent was Fraser's eldest son, Griffin, who maintains a life outside of the spotlight. The last time Fraser attended the Academy Awards was in 2003.
Fraser's return to the big screen has been highly lauded, though "The Whale" has been criticized for its portrayal of fatphobia. Fraser began his career as an action hero, playing George of the Jungle in 1997 and starring in the Mummy trilogy from 1999 to 2008. But his career stalled in the 2000s,...
Of their dad's Oscar nomination, Fraser's sons told Laverne Cox on the E! red carpet, per People, "We are unbelievably proud. Over the moon." Noticeably absent was Fraser's eldest son, Griffin, who maintains a life outside of the spotlight. The last time Fraser attended the Academy Awards was in 2003.
Fraser's return to the big screen has been highly lauded, though "The Whale" has been criticized for its portrayal of fatphobia. Fraser began his career as an action hero, playing George of the Jungle in 1997 and starring in the Mummy trilogy from 1999 to 2008. But his career stalled in the 2000s,...
- 3/12/2023
- by Eden Arielle Gordon
- Popsugar.com
Los Angeles, March 1 (Ians) Hollywood star Brendan Fraser was almost hanged to death on ‘The Mummy’ set.
The Oscar-tipped ‘The Whale’ actor, 54, said he was “choked out” when a rope stunt went potentially fatally wrong and said it was “nearly” the end of his life, reports aceshowbiz.com.
He said on ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ on Tuesday February 28, when asked if the 1999 film nearly got him killed: “Nearly. Well, I was choked out accidentally. I was standing on my toes like this, with the rope (around my neck), and you only got so far.”
“And (the director) Stephen (Sommers) ran over and he said, ‘Hey, it doesn’t really look like you’re choking – can you sell it?’ And I was like, ‘All right, fine.’ So I thought, ‘One more take, man.’ And the camera swooped around and I went up on the toes, and the guy holding the rope above me,...
The Oscar-tipped ‘The Whale’ actor, 54, said he was “choked out” when a rope stunt went potentially fatally wrong and said it was “nearly” the end of his life, reports aceshowbiz.com.
He said on ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ on Tuesday February 28, when asked if the 1999 film nearly got him killed: “Nearly. Well, I was choked out accidentally. I was standing on my toes like this, with the rope (around my neck), and you only got so far.”
“And (the director) Stephen (Sommers) ran over and he said, ‘Hey, it doesn’t really look like you’re choking – can you sell it?’ And I was like, ‘All right, fine.’ So I thought, ‘One more take, man.’ And the camera swooped around and I went up on the toes, and the guy holding the rope above me,...
- 3/1/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Brendan Fraser and his girlfriend, Jeanne Moore, were an absolutely adorable pair on the SAG Awards red carpet on Feb. 26. The duo were all smiles as they posed for photos together, laughing as their photo was snapped.
Fraser and Moore have kept their relationship pretty low-key, though she has accompanied the actor on quite a few red carpets, starting with the 2022 Venice Film Festival. Most recently, the pair attended the BAFTAs on Feb. 19. But Fraser has shared few details about his relationship with Moore, a makeup artist, publicly.
Fraser won at Sunday night's ceremony for his role in "The Whale." He'd already collected a lot of hardware for his performance in the movie, including the best actor trophy at the Critics' Choice Movie Awards and the AARP Movies for Grownups Awards. He's also nominated for the best actor award at the upcoming Oscars. Fraser's costar Hong Chau is also nominated...
Fraser and Moore have kept their relationship pretty low-key, though she has accompanied the actor on quite a few red carpets, starting with the 2022 Venice Film Festival. Most recently, the pair attended the BAFTAs on Feb. 19. But Fraser has shared few details about his relationship with Moore, a makeup artist, publicly.
Fraser won at Sunday night's ceremony for his role in "The Whale." He'd already collected a lot of hardware for his performance in the movie, including the best actor trophy at the Critics' Choice Movie Awards and the AARP Movies for Grownups Awards. He's also nominated for the best actor award at the upcoming Oscars. Fraser's costar Hong Chau is also nominated...
- 2/27/2023
- by Victoria Edel
- Popsugar.com
Brendan Fraser was one of the most popular and sought-out actors of the 1990s and 2000s. The actor started his career in the early 1990s, getting his big break in the comedy "Encino Man," alongside Sean Astin, and later appeared in popular flicks like "Airheads" and "George of the Jungle." Fraser is arguably most recognized for playing adventurer Rick O'Connell in the Mummy film franchise and is garnering significant attention for his latest leading role in Darren Aronofsky's "The Whale."
Though Fraser has had a prolific career in Hollywood, the actor has remained particularly private about his personal life, especially regarding the people he's been romantically involved with. Fraser was previously married to actor Afton Smith from 1998 to 2007, and following their divorce, he kept his love life under the radar. Most recently, the actor has been linked to makeup artist Jeanne Moore. The two first stirred romance rumors in...
Though Fraser has had a prolific career in Hollywood, the actor has remained particularly private about his personal life, especially regarding the people he's been romantically involved with. Fraser was previously married to actor Afton Smith from 1998 to 2007, and following their divorce, he kept his love life under the radar. Most recently, the actor has been linked to makeup artist Jeanne Moore. The two first stirred romance rumors in...
- 12/7/2022
- by Alicia Geigel
- Popsugar.com
Brendan Fraser had the support of his sons at the New York City premiere of "The Whale" on Nov. 29. He attended the screening with his two youngest children, 18-year-old Holden and 16-year-old Leland, whom he shares with ex-wife Afton Smith. The outing marks the teenagers' first red carpet appearance with their famous dad, and they sure looked like chips off the old block, both resembling a young Fraser in his "George of the Jungle" days and sharing his blue eyes. While Fraser kept things classic in a navy pinstripe suit, Holden layered a suede navy jacket over a gray turtleneck, and Leland wore a patterned button-down that accented his orange hair color.
Leland and Holden are both models signed with the New York branch of Marilyn Agency, and Leland plays guitar for a rock-'n'-roll jam band called The Alligators. Fraser and his ex-wife also share a third son, 20-year-old Griffin,...
Leland and Holden are both models signed with the New York branch of Marilyn Agency, and Leland plays guitar for a rock-'n'-roll jam band called The Alligators. Fraser and his ex-wife also share a third son, 20-year-old Griffin,...
- 11/30/2022
- by Victoria Messina
- Popsugar.com
Brendan Fraser shared how his eldest son Griffin, who is autistic and obese, helped inspire his latest role in “The Whale”.
The actor, who stars as an overweight father in the upcoming psychological drama, told Interview Magazine that he “understands intimately” what it’s like to be close with someone who lives with obesity.
“[Griffin] just turned 20, he’s a big kid, he’s six foot five, he’s got big hands and feet, a big body. I understand intimately what it is to be close to a person who lives with obesity,” Fraser said.
Read More: Brendan Fraser Says Severely Obese Character In ‘The Whale’ Is ‘The Most Heroic Man I Have Ever Played’
The 53-year-old noted that Griffin is the “happiest person” in his life, explaining that, due to his son’s autism, he doesn’t know what “cynicism” is.
“You can’t insult him,” he added.
“The Whale”, which hits theatres on Dec.
The actor, who stars as an overweight father in the upcoming psychological drama, told Interview Magazine that he “understands intimately” what it’s like to be close with someone who lives with obesity.
“[Griffin] just turned 20, he’s a big kid, he’s six foot five, he’s got big hands and feet, a big body. I understand intimately what it is to be close to a person who lives with obesity,” Fraser said.
Read More: Brendan Fraser Says Severely Obese Character In ‘The Whale’ Is ‘The Most Heroic Man I Have Ever Played’
The 53-year-old noted that Griffin is the “happiest person” in his life, explaining that, due to his son’s autism, he doesn’t know what “cynicism” is.
“You can’t insult him,” he added.
“The Whale”, which hits theatres on Dec.
- 11/30/2022
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
At the peak of his career, Brendan Fraser was known for his high-flying, physical roles in movies like George of the Jungle and The Mummy. But those stunt-filled movies took a serious toll on his body.
The actor, 49, reflected on those years in a profile with GQ, where he said it was a point in his life where he would take on any acting job he could get.
“I believe I probably was trying too hard, in a way that’s destructive,” Fraser said. “By the time I did the third Mummy picture in China [in 2008] I was put together with tape and ice — just,...
The actor, 49, reflected on those years in a profile with GQ, where he said it was a point in his life where he would take on any acting job he could get.
“I believe I probably was trying too hard, in a way that’s destructive,” Fraser said. “By the time I did the third Mummy picture in China [in 2008] I was put together with tape and ice — just,...
- 2/22/2018
- by Julie Mazziotta
- PEOPLE.com
At the peak of his career, Brendan Fraser was known for his high-flying, physical roles in movies like George of the Jungle and The Mummy. But those stunt-filled movies took a serious toll on his body.
The actor, 49, reflected on those years in a profile with GQ, where he said it was a point in his life where he would take on any acting job he could get.
“I believe I probably was trying too hard, in a way that’s destructive,” Fraser said. “By the time I did the third Mummy picture in China I was put together with tape and ice — just,...
The actor, 49, reflected on those years in a profile with GQ, where he said it was a point in his life where he would take on any acting job he could get.
“I believe I probably was trying too hard, in a way that’s destructive,” Fraser said. “By the time I did the third Mummy picture in China I was put together with tape and ice — just,...
- 2/22/2018
- by Julie Mazziotta
- PEOPLE.com
Alimony is at this point a seemingly outmoded concept in some cases. As in this case with Brenden Fraser and his ex-wife Afton Smith, his alimony payments amount to about $900,000 annually. That’s also with child support payments for his three sons that should end when they turn 19 or graduate from high school. Considering that his kids were born after the year 2000 he’s got a few more years to go yet. This price is still insane since Afton seems to have to do nothing but whatever she’s been doing and she gets to collect nearly a million dollars
Brendan Fraser’s Yearly Alimony Bill To Ex Wife Afton Smith is Absolutely Bonkers...
Brendan Fraser’s Yearly Alimony Bill To Ex Wife Afton Smith is Absolutely Bonkers...
- 10/27/2017
- by Wake
- TVovermind.com
Brendan Fraser is allegedly struggling to make do.
The former "Mummy" star went to a Connecticut court to try and reduce his annual $900,000 child support payment to his ex-wife Afton Smith, insisting he can no longer afford it, the New York Post reports. The 44-year-old actor explained that he no longer earns enough to justify the amount. But, his ex isn't buying it.
According to the Post, Smith went to court earlier this month and accused Fraser of "fraud" for reportedly hiding $9 million in new film contracts when they settled their divorce in Feb. 2009. During proceedings, Fraser claimed that he was set to make $0 (zero dollars) from acting in the coming years, later admitting he said that because he had no definite movie deals at the time. But since then, Fraser has made a handful of films, some of which haven't been released yet, including "Gimme Shelter," "A Case of You" and "Split Decision.
The former "Mummy" star went to a Connecticut court to try and reduce his annual $900,000 child support payment to his ex-wife Afton Smith, insisting he can no longer afford it, the New York Post reports. The 44-year-old actor explained that he no longer earns enough to justify the amount. But, his ex isn't buying it.
According to the Post, Smith went to court earlier this month and accused Fraser of "fraud" for reportedly hiding $9 million in new film contracts when they settled their divorce in Feb. 2009. During proceedings, Fraser claimed that he was set to make $0 (zero dollars) from acting in the coming years, later admitting he said that because he had no definite movie deals at the time. But since then, Fraser has made a handful of films, some of which haven't been released yet, including "Gimme Shelter," "A Case of You" and "Split Decision.
- 2/15/2013
- by Leigh Blickley
- Huffington Post
Brendan Fraser is trying to reduce alimony payments to his ex-wife. The 'Mummy' actor is seeking to reduce the amount of alimony and child support payment he provides his former spouse Afton Smith - with whom he has three children, Griffin, 10, Holden, eight, and Leland, six - following their divorce in 2009, claiming he can no longer afford to keep up $900,000-a-year payments as he doesn't earn enough, reports the New York Post newspaper. Brendan, 44, has been accused of hiding his riches from his wife in court in Connecticut, but the actor denies any wrongdoing, alleging that a number of 'medical issues' has prevented his earning potential as he isn't able to work as often. The film star...
- 2/11/2013
- Monsters and Critics
Brendan Fraser is trying to reduce alimony payments to his ex-wife. The 'Mummy' actor is seeking to reduce the amount of alimony and child support payment he provides his former spouse Afton Smith - with whom he has three children, Griffin, 10, Holden, eight, and Leland, six - following their divorce in 2009, claiming he can no longer afford to keep up $900,000-a-year payments as he doesn't earn enough, reports the New York Post newspaper. Brendan, 44, has been accused of hiding his riches from his wife in court in Connecticut, but the actor denies any wrongdoing, alleging that a number of...
- 2/11/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
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In a recent appearance on The Rachael Ray Show, actor Brendan Fraser revealed that his three sons are “vastly, vastly different.”
Son Griffin Arthur, 7, “has red hair” and “[is] enormous,” Brendan, 41, reports, while son Holden Fletcher, 5, “is brunette and is running for mayor.” Youngest boy Leland Francis, 3 ½, “is a professional fire plug,” according to dad.
“He goes through brushes and briers and comes out on the other side scratched and smiling. It’s all good!”
When asked if any of the boys appear to be destined for a career in Hollywood, Brendan opined that “all children are actors, and I...
In a recent appearance on The Rachael Ray Show, actor Brendan Fraser revealed that his three sons are “vastly, vastly different.”
Son Griffin Arthur, 7, “has red hair” and “[is] enormous,” Brendan, 41, reports, while son Holden Fletcher, 5, “is brunette and is running for mayor.” Youngest boy Leland Francis, 3 ½, “is a professional fire plug,” according to dad.
“He goes through brushes and briers and comes out on the other side scratched and smiling. It’s all good!”
When asked if any of the boys appear to be destined for a career in Hollywood, Brendan opined that “all children are actors, and I...
- 2/4/2010
- by Missy
- People - CelebrityBabies
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Spending long days on set portraying John Crowley — a man on the verge of losing his critically ill children — gave actor Brendan Fraser a newfound appreciation for his “very healthy” sons Griffin Arthur, 7, Holden Fletcher, 5, and Leland Francis, 3 ½.
“Maybe, while doing the movie, I’d come home and hug my boys a little tighter,” the 41-year-old Extraordinary Measures star confesses to Parade, before adding that he is an affectionate dad in any context.
“I always hug and kiss them whether they like it or not. I’m like, ‘Come here, you,’ and you blow raspberries on them. That’s what I do.
Spending long days on set portraying John Crowley — a man on the verge of losing his critically ill children — gave actor Brendan Fraser a newfound appreciation for his “very healthy” sons Griffin Arthur, 7, Holden Fletcher, 5, and Leland Francis, 3 ½.
“Maybe, while doing the movie, I’d come home and hug my boys a little tighter,” the 41-year-old Extraordinary Measures star confesses to Parade, before adding that he is an affectionate dad in any context.
“I always hug and kiss them whether they like it or not. I’m like, ‘Come here, you,’ and you blow raspberries on them. That’s what I do.
- 1/22/2010
- by Missy
- People - CelebrityBabies
The Mummy star Brendan Fraser is celebrating life as a daddy, after welcoming his first son into the world this month. The action hero and his wife, Afton Smith, are celebrating the birth of Griffin Arthur Fraser, who arrived on September 17 in Los Angeles, California. This is the first child for the couple, who married almost exactly four years ago after meeting on the set of the flick George Of The Jungle.
- 9/26/2002
- WENN
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