Brendan Fraser as Tarzan in Disney's 1999 Film
Brendan Fraser voiced the title character in Disney's animated feature Tarzan (1999). The film follows a human child raised by gorillas in Africa who later encounters a British expedition. Fraser's performance brought a youthful, athletic quality to the ape-man, anchoring the story's emotional arc.
Production and Casting Details
Disney selected Fraser for his energetic screen presence and ability to convey physicality through voice. The production combined traditional animation with early computer-generated imagery to create the jungle setting. The film was directed by Chris Buck and Kevin Lima, with a screenplay adapted from Edgar Rice Burroughs' original Tarzan stories.
Plot Overview and Character Role
In the story, Tarzan grows up unaware of his human origins until he meets Jane Porter and her father. Fraser's Tarzan must choose between his gorilla family and the human world. The film explores themes of identity, belonging, and conservation, and it was supported by Phil Collins' music. For more background on the source material, see Tarzan (1999 film).
