Brendan Fraser to receive TIFF Tribute Award for role in Aronofsky film

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Canadian-American actor Brendan Fraser will receive an award for his performance in the upcoming film “The Whale” at this year's Toronto International Film Festival.

Fraser has been selected for the TIFF Tribute Award for his leading role in Darren Aronofsky's adaptation of a stage play about a 600-pound man attempting to reconnect with his daughter.

Fraser, who rose to prominence in the “Mummy” franchise, was born in the United States, and raised in Canada and Europe. The festival previously announced the Harry Styles-led cast of “My Policeman” would also receive a TIFF Tribute Award for Performance at this year's festival, while filmmaker Sam Mendes is being recognized with the TIFF Ebert Director Award.

Previous recipients of TIFF Tribute Awards have gone on to win Oscars, including Joaquin Phoenix and Jessica Chastain.This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 22, 2022.

 

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Don't be afraid to show his current photo. People change over 20 years. He deserves the award and to be accepted as is.

It’s what he deserves.

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