Brendan Fraser's performance in 'The Whale' recieves another standing ovation, actor moved to tears
foxnews.comBrendan Fraser received yet another standing ovation for his performance in "The Whale." Fraser, 53, was moved to tears during his second standing ovation – this time at the London Film Festival.The film was shown to an audience Tuesday night and the actor reportedly received a five-minute standing ovation.
The reaction to the film at the London Film Festival follows his first standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival in early September.The audience bestowed a six-minute standing ovation to the "Crash" star.
Fraser is returning to the silver screen again for what many believe could be an Oscar contending role as Charlie, a 600-pound gay man who feels as though his life is coming to an end.
Brendan Fraser received another standing ovation – this time for a reported five minutes – at the London Film Festival. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for BFI) The role represents a major comeback for Fraser's career as it is his first leading role in almost a decade. "The Mummy" star has roles this year in Martin Scorsese's latest western film "Killers of the Flower Moon," and with Dawn Olivieri and Marcia Cross in "Behind the Curtain of Night." Fraser has largely stayed out of the spotlight after addressing physical ailments due to performing many of his own stunts on screen.The actor has also been outspoken about his struggle with depression after an alleged sexual assault incident that happened in 2003.
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