George of the Jungle Collection. George of the Jungle is a 1997 American comedy film directed by Sam Weisman and based on the Jay Ward cartoon of the same name, which is also a spoof of Tarzan.

In 1997, families were treated to a fun romp through the jungle with George. Brendan Fraser took on the main role, portraying a man who had been abandoned in the jungle during a plane crash as a baby.

Long before starring in "The Whale", Academy Award nominee Brendan Fraser starred in an equally career-defining role in Disney’s live-action 1997 film "George of the Jungle." ...

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 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.

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.

While reflecting on his ab-heavy, oiled-up character in George of the Jungle — a striking contrast to his upcoming role as a morbidly obese English teacher in The Whale — Brendan Fraser opened ...

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.

There's a reason so many comedies become "cult classics" - it often takes people a while to see the brilliance in comedies that are ahead of their time. If you're looking for a laugh, don't miss out ...

Brendan Fraser is opening up about the lengths he went to transform his body for his ripped role in the 1997 film "George of the Jungle.". Fraser discussed his physical transformation, which ...