“Airheads” co-stars Brendan Fraser and Adam Sandler reunited as part of Variety’s “Actors on Actors” series, but it was Fraser’s follow-up role in “George of the Jungle” that ...

Brendan Fraser recalled how he starved himself to remain in shape for the 1997 blockbuster movie "George of the Jungle" during an interview segment with fellow actor and comedian Adam Sandler.

Before "George of the Jungle," Fraser starred with Sandler and Steve Buscemi in the 1994 film "Airheads," about three rock musicians in a band. "You weren’t supposed to do that to us," Sandler ...

In 2003's George of the Jungle 2, the titular role is played by Christopher Showerman, with references to Fraser's absence made in the film. "I was approached," he explained.

When you think about George of the Jungle, Brendan Fraser ‘s ripped body is probably the first thing that comes to mind. The 1997 movie is one of Fraser’s most beloved films for several reasons.

Brendan Fraser was once one of Hollywood’s hottest actors, known for films like Encino Man and George of the Jungle. But then he sort of fell off the radar.

Brendan Fraser appears in a scene from the 1997 hit “George of the Jungle.” ©Buena Vista Pictures/Courtesy The movie ended up being a box office smash, generating $180 million globally with a ...

In the film, Fraser plays George, a Tarzan-like comedic character taken from his jungle home and introduced to modern society. For much of the movie, Fraser wears nothing but a small loin cloth.

Earlier this year, Fraser issued a humorous apology to the city of San Francisco due to a traffic jam the “ George of the Jungle ” production caused over 25 years ago.